Regularly scheduled ball valve maintenance can help ensure that industrial process systems function smoothly with limited interruption or significant downtime. Proper maintenance can identify any potential issues with the ball valves before they become major problems and, in doing so, extend their service life as well. Ball valve maintenance can also help prevent equipment failures, and damage to the system, and reduce safety hazards for workers. (more…)
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The Limitless Uses of Stainless Steel Float Valves
Stainless steel float valves are remarkable yet simple mechanical devices that offer limitless uses for liquid-level control systems applications. Float valves are, in their basic form, liquid-level controllers. They measure, monitor, or activate a particular mechanical level control system to regulate fluid levels in various open and closed storage tanks, vessels, basins, condensate tanks, remote tanks, reservoirs, and piping. (more…)
9 Top Styles of Cabinet Hardware for Your Home
When designing cabinets for a kitchen or any other room in the home, the cabinetry isn’t quite complete until the hardware is attached. Not only is such hardware functional, but these pulls, knobs, backplates, or other cabinet accessories are also decorative. Such hardware can come in various sizes, styles, and types, made from various materials with differing finishes. Whether it’s chic stainless steel pulls or minimalistic designs requiring no hardware, styles for cabinetry within the home depend on the homeowner’s desired look. (more…)
Understanding the Differences Between Common Threads: NPT, MNPT and FTP
For those working with thread arrangements for piping, it’s important to know the differences between types of threads. Whether NPT vs. MNPT, FTP vs. NPT, or even NPT vs. BPT, understanding the differences between these commonly used threads will help avoid issues from utilizing incompatible pipe threads. (more…)
9 Heat Treatment Methods for Stainless Steel
When it comes to stainless steel heat treatment, methods will vary according to the metal’s end use and the properties necessary for the application. Sometimes this involves the metal undergoing several types of heat treatment, with methods for certain superalloys going through as many as six steps to optimize their properties. (more…)
What is a Liquid Level Control System?
Many industries use various equipment to maintain fluids, or even fluid-like substances, at a certain level. A liquid level control system utilizes various floats, probes, and other simple or complex technologies to moderate fluid levels. Some of these systems, processes, and implements can also be used with dry powders, chemicals, or any material that flows. Though some of these systems are versatile and have multiple applications, it’s important to understand the purpose for which it is used to ascertain the best type and method for liquid level control for a specific application. (more…)
14 Kitchen Cabinet Color Trends of 2022 (and the Best Hardware for Each!)
Remodeling or designing new kitchens requires an eye for detail, especially when it comes to kitchen cabinets and their hardware. Understanding current trends in cabinets allow both professional and amateur designers to select the best style for their kitchen, which is why learning about kitchen cabinet color trends of 2022 is so important. (more…)
A Guide to Stainless Steel Welding
Due to its many advantageous qualities, stainless steel is a popular metal for a wide variety of industrial and consumer products. It resists corrosion from liquids, gases, and chemicals, along with being particularly durable, tough, and visually appealing. Many available stainless steel grades can withstand extremes of hot or cold, which is why it’s popular for oil and other pipelines. As it also resists bacterial growth, it’s often used by restaurants, breweries, and for medical equipment. (more…)
How to Select a Stainless Steel Float Valve for Your Application
Float valves are mechanisms or machines used for filling tanks, reservoirs, or other containers for liquids. Also referred to as a ballcock, as the hollow float is often shaped like a ball, it’s essentially the same mechanism as one would find in flushing toilets, and helps prevent overflow or backflow. Consisting of a valve connected by a lever to a hollow and sealed float, they are mounted close to the top of the tank. The valve connects to the pipe bringing in the liquid, opening and closing as the lever raises or lowers the float. Once it reaches a certain level, the mechanism causes the lever to close the valve, cutting off the flow. Selecting a stainless steel float valve requires consideration of several factors, such as style and material. Keep reading to learn how to choose the best float valve for your application! (more…)
Tool and Die Manufacturing Guide – Part 2: Capabilities & Types
This blog is Part Two of a two-part series highlighting our guide to the tool and die manufacturing process, with a focus on manufacturing capabilities and types of die manufacturing. (more…)