Technical Guides
Pipe Fittings 101: Elbows, Tees, Reducers and Flange Types
Every piping system is mostly fittings, not pipe. A practical orientation to the fitting types, end preparations and flange facing choices that dominate real BOMs.
Pump Valve Book Editorial Team
The Pump Valve Book editorial team compiles application notes, standards references and procurement guidance on valves, pumps and actuators for plant, maintenance and project engineers.
Technical Guides
Electric Actuator Sizing: Torque, Duty Cycle and Power Supply
Undersized electric actuators stall; oversized ones destroy seats. Three numbers - breakaway torque, duty cycle and supply behavior - decide the correct unit.
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Knife Gate Valves in Pulp and Slurry Service: A Practical Guide
Pulp stock and slurries destroy ordinary gate valves. Knife gates survive because of a thin blade and a sharp edge - but only when the details are specified correctly.
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Air-Operated Diaphragm Pumps for Chemical Duty: Materials That Matter
AODD pumps are the workhorses of chemical transfer, but the pump is only as good as its wetted materials. A material-by-material guide to getting the specification right.
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Control Valve Cavitation: Causes, Symptoms and Practical Fixes
Cavitation destroys control valve trims with a sound like gravel in the line. Understanding the pressure profile across the trim explains both the damage and the cure.
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API 600, API 6D and ASME B16.34: Valve Standards Explained
Three standards appear on almost every valve datasheet, and they answer three different questions. Knowing which is which prevents expensive confusion in procurement.
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6 Root Causes of Gate Valve Failures and How to Prevent Them
Gate valves fail in surprisingly repeatable ways. Recognizing these six failure patterns early turns emergency repairs into planned work.
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Centrifugal Pump Selection: A 7-Point Checklist Before You Buy
Most centrifugal pump problems trace back to the purchase order, not the pump. Work through these seven checks before signing off on a datasheet.
Technical Guides
Ball Valve vs Butterfly Valve: Which One Belongs on Your Line?
Both valves shut off flow, but they behave very differently under pressure, cost and space constraints. Here is how to pick between them without over- or under-specifying.
News
Power Plants Enter a Valve Retrofit Wave as Fleets Age
Aging thermal fleets worldwide are entering major valve retrofit programs, from HP bypass systems to feedwater isolation, creating a multi-year aftermarket wave.
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Offshore Contracts Keep Duplex and Super Duplex Valve Demand Firm
Offshore platform awards and FPSO conversions anchor demand for duplex and super duplex valves, keeping premiums firm and foundry slots contested into 2027.
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B2B Marketplaces Push Into Valve Distribution — With Limits
Industrial e-commerce platforms are adding valve categories at pace, but complex specifications and documentation needs keep the engineered end of the market relationship-driven.