Are you availing the cost-saving opportunities that exist beyond the buying price of the valve? The two things that pop into our mind when speaking of cost-saving in valves are valve prices and regular maintenance-no doubt, the two most effective strategies to reduce valve costs. But in many cases, the valve’s maintenance needs might rise … Read more
Your pressurized valves imprison a monster and we need to ensure it stays contained. This monster was let out once, and its impact can be felt till today. It happened around 72 years ago in a town named Donora in Pennsylvania, USA. A strange smog composed of chemical and metal dust settled on the … Read more
Would you stay in a house with strong walls but a weak door? If thieves are able to take your valuables away from the doors, it renders the strong walls of the house useless. Packings in valves work similarly to a door It allows the stem of the valve to move smoothly and interact with the … Read more
These selfless people are working hard for you. Are you aware of their efforts, and their gifts? We take valve interchangeability for granted today, but it has come after a struggle of 130 years. Thousands of experts in major standardization bodies have worked to develop standards that make valves safer, better, and easy to interchange. … Read more
Imagine what would happen if a fake policeman pops up on a busy road. The entire flow of traffic will be disrupted, and serious accidents could happen. You always tend to look for some pointers to ascertain that a traffic policeman you see on the road is genuine. Does his body look fit? Is he … Read more
Need new ways to reduce risk and cut costs during annual shutdown? Shutdown, Turnaround and Outages (STO) is an exercise that carries both high rewards and high risks. Contract labors assisting in shutdown might lack experience. A long lead time of your valve supplier might disrupt your timetable. However, looking at valve-shutdown process from … Read more
Performance of any system depends on small things that make a big difference. Two things illustrate this idea in the best manner. One, the story of your car’s tire. It’s the most exposed and the most used part of your car. In order to optimize the tire’s performance, we carry out regular wheel alignment, avoid … Read more
Hackers are looming around your smart control systems. Is your cyber security strong enough? In early 2000, an Australian organization experienced problems in its wastewater management system. The signals sent t its pumping stations kept failing and the alarms that were meant to go off when the valve failed to trigger, did not ring. Investigations … Read more
Imagine walking into a professional wrestling match without any protective gear. You may be a skilled wrestler. You may have full confidence that you can keep the opponent in control, but since you have not taken any precautions to protect yourself, the slightest mistake could could cost you dearly. Installing a valve is akin to … Read more
