Case Studies

Companies partner with Valin for results. Read these case studies to learn how we achieve more together.

Improving Production Efficiency with IO-Link

A prominent manufacturer of irrigation products aimed to improve the efficiency and reliability of its production line for the irrigation sprinkler heads. Learn how Valin's solution helped the customer improve production efficiency, reduce maintenance costs, and enhance overall operational reliability. 

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Streamlining Production with WAGO Solutions

A high-volume manufacturer of custom electrical cabinets for the car wash and solar power industries needed a more efficient production process. Learn how Valin's solution enabled the customer to streamline their production process, reduce assembly times, and increase operational efficiency.

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How Yokogawa Took a Plant from Semi-Automated to Autonomous

Submitted by Yokogawa

The next generation control technology using reinforcement learning-based AI ( FKDPP) will autonomize areas that could not be automated with existing control methods while ensuring safety and improving productivity. FKDPP is a disruptive innovation that allows for a different dimension of control, particularly in such areas. This AI technology can be applied in the energy, materials, pharmaceuticals, and many other industries.

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Produced Water and Blending Flow Meter Use Case by McCrometer

Submitted by McCrometer

Unraveling the Complexities of Produced Water Measurement: McCrometer's Expert Solutions! Dive into our newest blog post to explore the intricate world of produced water, a crucial byproduct of oil production. Learn how McCrometer's innovative Field Mag series, with its advanced capabilities in handling chemical composition, temperature, and pressure, offers precise and reliable metering solutions for the unique challenges of produced water applications.

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WIKA Equips Syngas Plant with Long-Lasting Thermocouples

Submitted by WIKA

At a Texas-based syngas plant, the thermocouples in its partial oxidation units were lasting an average of three months before failing. But after switching to WIKAs TC84 platinum thermocouple with sapphire protection tube, the facility has not had to replace its temperature sensors for over a year.

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Des-Case Breathers Save Metal Casting Facility Nearly $30,000

Submitted by Des-Case

A large foundry in the UK noticed their oil samples on a 1585 gal (6000 L) hydraulic unit were hazy, indicating water contamination, and decided to take an oil sample to identify the extent of the problem. The results came back showing over 450ppm of water in the reservoir, putting the equipment at risk for component failure and potential downtime.

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One-Stop-Shop Valve Solution with Certified RCS for Refinery Turnaround

Submitted by Sri Gavini

Valin offered a one-stop-shop solution with competitive pricing to both the engineering firm and the refinery for both the process valves and the Emerson Redundant Control System with UL certification. Valins solution assisted the customer in overcoming issues they had gone through in the past with other vendors who took a significantly long time to get panels approved with the class ratings at a significantly higher price.

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Iwaki's MDM Pumps for Your Complete Bleach Solution

A highly corrosive and toxic chemical with strong disinfecting properties, Sodium Hypochlorite plays an ever increasing role in many industries. However, its corrosive nature and tendency to release tiny gas bubbles that can permeate non-metallic pumps poses a challenge to conventional pumping.

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Manufacturer Increases Efficiencies Using Remote Access

Submitted by Tom Trinh || Valin Corporation

A manufacturer of precision metering mix, dispensing and spray systems was looking for a more efficient way to handle upgrading and troubleshooting their systems at individual customer locations. They were looking for a solution to connect the systems to HMI's and PLC's remotely. Learn more.

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Valin's Hydraulics Specialists Test Butterfly Valves for Dams

Submitted by Greg Neneman || Valin Corporation

A large utility company had a series of dams which controlled the flow of water into the local area. These dams were deemed as a critical infrastructure by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The spillways are controlled by large butterfly valves which are actuated utilizing hydraulics.

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WIKA Patented Diaphragm Monitoring System Helps Pharma Plant

Several years ago, a major U.S. pharmaceutical plant suffered the loss of a full batch of an expensive drug because of contamination caused by a diaphragm seal failure. This failure on a measuring instrument led to a time-consuming, costly shutdown and quarantine of the product line. Learn more.

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Custom Pressure Sensor Withstands Aggressive Chlorinated Gas

For a leader in industrial flow equipment and services, one specific application was causing significant difficulties for their end user. By working with WIKA's experts in quality instrumentation on a pressure sensor solution, the customer overcame their systematic field problem with great success.

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