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Companies large and small have come to rely on our solutions for valves in the world’s most challenging environments. We are different from other valve manufacturers. We use a partnership approach to find the best solutions to your valve issues. Our flagship product is the Boiler Blowdown Valve; a boiler blow off valve you can […]

Our Self Cleaning Valves Over a century ago, our company was founded on the premise that industrial valves should be tougher than the applications for which they were designed. Over the years, we have continuously worked to do just that. We are the company to call when you have the worst, seemingly unsolvable problems in […]

Different Types Of Valves There are so many different types of valves on the market, we understand if you’re feeling confused about what kind of valve is best for your budget, your industry, and your specific plant environment. Not all valves are made alike, but many can stand in for another, making it even more […]

Our Oil and Gas Valves Oil and gas extraction and refinement are some of the toughest, dirtiest and perhaps most important jobs on the planet. The major challenges of oil and gas industry are not only in the processes involved, but often the environment in which oil and gas operations take place. These are often […]

Difference Between Butterfly Valves and Gate Valves Two of the most popular valves on the market today are butterfly valves and gate valves, so let’s explore what each type can do and what makes them such effective tools. Gate valves As the name implies, the main function of a valve is as a gatekeeper. The […]

Metal Seated Valves Metal seated valves (not metal seated ball valves) are perfect for high-temperature situations, longer-lasting than metal seated ball valves. Designed to stand up to difficult conditions, these valves will see you through extreme temperatures, high pressure and abrasive media. Different from how typical ball valves function, metal seated valves have taken engineering […]

What, exactly, is ball valve function, and why does that matter when you are selecting valves for your business? We’re here to answer that question and let you know more about how the valves you choose for your industrial applications can make a big impact on your efficiency, profitability, and overall success. If you’re interested, […]

Material Handling Process From bringing in raw materials for manufacturing, through that manufacturing process, to warehousing and distribution, the material handling process is what keeps materials and products moving. The material handling process specifically refers to how materials are stored, organized, treated, moved, and otherwise processed on a smaller scale, within a building or from […]

Difference Between A Gate Valve And A Globe Valve When choosing valves for your business, understanding the difference between a gate valve and a globe valve is important. Both are popular valve types, and even look similar, but each is best suited for different applications. Gate Valve Basics A gate valve can be used for […]

Boiler Blowdown Valve Sequence When a boiler releases steam, it leaves behind any dissolved solids and impurities. As your organization uses a boiler, solids accumulate in the make-up water, which leads to corrosion and scale. When you drain the water out, or ‘blow down’ the water, it keeps the process consistent, with dissolved solid concentration […]