Media flow hydraulic processes and procedures are heavily dependent upon quality valves. Failure in a piping system from faulty valves can incur considerable and costly damage. In some cases, these failures may risk catastrophic property damage or injury and death to workers. Because of the critical...
Solenoids are useful in a wide array of mechanical functions. How does a solenoid work? An electromagnetic coil of wire converts electrical energy to mechanical energy. Positive and negative poles make a linear motion within the electromagnetic field to move the piston either backward or...
For many processes that involve fluid material moving through pipe systems, butterfly valves are needed to stop or regulate flow. With this mechanism, a circular disc is designed to move perpendicular to the passage from fully closed to fully open or anywhere in between. It’s...
What is an actuator? Actuators are a common part of industrial mechanics and everyday life. To put it simply, an actuator is a device that makes a component move or operate tasks. There are two types of actuators: linear and rotary. For mechanics that require a...
Butterfly valves and control valves are two types of valves both commonly used in various processing applications. They both deal with the control of flow in a process, but the terms aren't synonymous. If you're wondering if butterfly valves are excellent replacements for the control...
If you work with petrochemicals at your plant, safety is constantly at the top of your list of everyday concerns. But how do you know just how safe your emergency shutdown valves are? In this post, you’ll learn how you can tell if your emergency...
