Why Use a Y or Basket Strainer (Credit goes to Titan Flow Control, Inc. http://www.titanfci.com/articles/why-use-a-y-strainer) As we talk about strainers, this might be a good time to review the general purpose of a strainer. A strainer is used to “strain” or...
In a high-pressure steam environment, there are certain departments or pieces of equipment that require lower pressure steam in order to protect the equipment. In these situations, a Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV) is needed. A PRV is a safety-related part that reduces...
Butterfly valves are quarter-turn flow control or isolation devices, used for quick shut-off in piping systems. They have compact and lightweight designs that improve the coefficients of flow, limit pressure drops, and enhance pressure recovery. Control of the opening...
Manual valve operation can be labor intensive and not always practical. With staff turnover, this can lead to costly mistakes & unsafe working conditions. Automating your valves will not require you to have an operator present to control flow and will also...
