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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Boosting Efficiency and Reliability in Carwash Operations with Mitsubishi D700 Series VFDs
A leading custom control panel provider for the carwash industry faced significant challenges in maintaining operational efficiency for their customer’s carwash systems. Learn how Valin's solution helped the customer to overcome supply chain challenges, reduce downtime, and improve energy 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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Energy Efficiency for Industrial Pumps and Fans from Parker
Submitted by Parker Hannifin
Industries are looking for ways to reduce harmful emissions with the goal of reducing environmental impact and promoting sustainable production processes. Parker AC Drives cuts energy consumption for pumps and fans in the industrial market.
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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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Manufacturer Machine Safety Challenge Averted with Valin Pneumatics Solutions
Submitted by Sri Gavini & Michael Reynaud
A leading manufacturer was facing a safety challenge on one of their critical pieces of equipment which is part of their manufacturing process. This equipment demands a fail-safe pneumatic redundant solenoid valve mechanism. Find out how Valin's pneumatic solution solved their problem.
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Large Mining Company Averts Downtime with Eaton Strainers
Submitted by Ashley Raimondi || Valin Corporation
A project engineer from a large mining company was looking for strainers to implement into their cooling water supply lines to prevent debris blockage. Valin partnered with Eaton to provide the best solution.
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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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TTK Hydrocarbon and Acids Leak Detection at University Lab
Submitted by TTK Liquid Leak Detection
TTK's hydrocarbon and acids leak detection systems at a university lab provides the ultimate protection from dangerous leaks.
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Semi Fab Eliminates Air Leaks with Easy to Install Manifold Retrofit Kits
One of Valin's semi fab customers had an all-too-common problem with their pneumatic manifoldsair leaks. Learn how they eliminated this problem with Valins Pneumatic Manifold Retrofit Kit upgrade.
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Inventory Management Program Proves Invaluable to Major Refinery
One element of operations that refineries must assure is handled is the purchasing and storage of all the parts necessary to allow the plants to run efficiently. Learn how Valins Inventory Management Services Program did just this for one major refinery.
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Medical Device Mfr. Upgrades Actuators and Saves $900,000 Per Year
A large medical device manufacturer in Southern California was faced with a dilemma.A machine they relied on to manufacture most of a particular product was soon to be obsolete. Valin was able to provide them with a solution that saved them hundreds of thousands of dollars per year.
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Flow Measurement and Control for Diamond Slurry in Semi Processing
Accurate flow measurement and control of slurry dispense in semiconductor polishing and lapping tools is critical. Malema's PFA Coriolis Mass Flow Meter and Flow Controller is the only flow measuring technology that is successfully used in such high viscosity applications.
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Semi Fab Upgrades Gas Cabinet with Echoline to Prevent Costly Shutdowns
Precision Sensors' Echoline Smart Sensor with auto diagnostic provides Semi Fabs with UL991 and S2 compliance and provides stability with no need for regular inspections.
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Semi Fab Reduces Wafer Scrap with Pneumatic Manifold Retrofit Kits
Valin helped NXP Semiconductors reduce their wafer scrap costs with its Endura Pneumatic Manifold Retrofit Kits. See how it was done and how much they saved.
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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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WIKA Pressure Sensor & Diaphragm Seal | Wastewater Treatment
The wastewater treatment equipment market was worth over $35 billion in 2015, and is expected to reach more than $55 billion by 2023. Increasing demands for water, alongside a trend in recycling and reusing this precious resource, are two reasons for the growth. 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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