When to Use a Welded Instrument Assembly
Submitted by Ashcroft
No matter what industry you work in, diaphragm seals (also referred to as isolators) and welded assemblies are used to protect your pressure and temperature instrumentation from corrosive process media.
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How to Select the Right Electrical Connection for Pressure Transducers
Submitted by Ashcroft
Selecting the correct electrical connection for a pressure transducer helps ensure your equipment continues to operate effectively, even when affected by vibration, moisture, dust, or temperature extremes that can compromise performance. From off-road equipment to process automation systems, choosing the wrong connector can lead to signal loss, premature failure, or even safety risks.
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When to Use Gas-Actuated Thermometers
Submitted by Ashcroft
In industries where temperature extremes, vibration, or hazardous process environments are part of daily operations, accurate and reliable temperature measurement becomes a serious challenge. In these environments, operators need instruments that deliver accurate readings from a safe distance, reducing the need to approach hazardous areas.
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Choosing Assemblies for Low-Pressure Applications
Submitted by Ashcroft
Monitoring low-pressure processes comes with unique challenges. In industries ranging from food and beverage to wastewater treatment to liquefied natural gas (LNG) transfer, even modest changes in pressure can affect efficiency, product quality, or safety.
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How Accurate Are Your HVAC Pressure Sensors?
Submitted by Ashcroft
Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems are the backbone of building comfort and safety. Because these systems operate continuously and consume significant energy, even small inefficiencies can drive up operating costs.
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Back Pressure Regulator vs. Pressure Regulator: What’s the Difference and When to Use Each
Submitted by ControlAir
In many industrial and pneumatic systems, pressure control is essential. But not all pressure regulators are created equal. Two of the most commonly used devices—pressure regulators and back pressure regulators—perform very different roles. Choosing the right one depends on where you need to control pressure in your system.
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Actuator vs. Stage vs. Positioner – What’s the Difference in Linear Motion Systems?
Submitted by Corey Foster || Valin Corporation
If you've ever found yourself asking "What exactly is a linear servo motor positioner versus a linear servo motor actuator versus a linear servo motor stage?" you're not alone. Let’s break this down clearly and simply.
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Hazard Area Flow Meter Measurement Solutions
Macnaught hazard rated flow meter products offer global approval ratings, high accuracy and repeatability with no flow conditioning required. Designed for clean process fluids that require Explosion Proof, Intrinsically Safe or Simple Safe measurement needs.
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Have You Simplified Your Safety Management Across Complex Industrial Systems?
Submitted by James Gaitan || Valin Corporation
Safety is a paramount concern in the complex world of industrial automation. The Mosaic Safety Integrated Controller from ReeR Safety is designed to streamline safety management across various applications.
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Acromag’s Ethernet Remote I/O Modules Add Profinet Communication
Submitted by Acromag
Expandable Ethernet I/O modules now support three field-selectable protocols for networks using Profinet, EtherNet/IP, and Modbus TCP/IP.
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Discover the Power and Efficiency of Parker AC15 and AC20 Variable Frequency Drives
Submitted by Corey Foster || Valin Corporation
Have you considered how upgrading your AC motor control systems could enhance energy efficiency and reduce operational costs, while offering better safety and reliability? Look no further than the Parker AC15 and AC20 Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
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Authorized Parker Distributor
Valin is proud to be an authorized distributor of Parker Hannifin Aerospace, Engineered Materials, Filtration, Fluid Connectors and Motion Systems. Click below to learn more.
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If it Flows Through a Pipe Valin Can Help
If it flows through a pipe Valin can heat it, filter it, control it, measure it, automate it and network it. Contact us today to learn more.
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Focused Monitoring: A Strategic Approach to Preventative Maintenance and Condition Monitoring
Submitted by Corey Foster || Valin Corporation
Preventative maintenance and condition monitoring are not only independent concepts, but they are also ones that should not be treated with a one-size-fits-all approach. Learn more in the blog below.
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Oil Reclamation Approaches
Submitted by Norm Hall || Valin Corporation
Investing in oil reclamation technology can help reduce the costs associated with oil usage. Learn more in the blog below.
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V-Cone® for LNG: Safety and Quality Benefits in Cryogenic Processes
The V-Cone is often implemented in upstream, midstream, and even downstream oil and gas processes to measure a variety of flow media in various states and temperatures. The V-Cone's options for customization are among the many factors that prompt customers to choose this meter for such diverse and varied applications.
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Steam & Water Flow Measurement: Going with the Flow
Given the need for accuracy, consistency, and repeatability, brewers should always choose the highest quality meter they can afford. Flow metering is all about optimizing production to give the brewer consistent and reliable results by understanding the precise temperatures, pressures, and flow being used.
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V-Cone Differential-Pressure Meters: Accuracy To Go With The Flow
When space is tight and straight-run piping is at a premium, V-Cone® differential pressure meters are an excellent choice - especially where the potential for turbulence raises metering accuracy issues. This article describes how to satisfy some challenging water infrastructure applications with the V-Cone meter.
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Top 3 Security Misconceptions Between IT and OT Personnel
Submitted by Corey Foster, Valin Corporation
There seems to be this constant game of tug-of-war between Information Technology (IT) and Operation Technology (OT) personnel in industrial settings. In general, there are three misconceptions that OT personnel have about the IT department.
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Magnetic Target Switches for Position Sensing in Standard and Extreme-duty Operations
Emerson released its TopWorx™ Magnetic Target Switch™ (MTS) to provide ready-to-install, universally certified position sensing for explosion-proof and intrinsically safe applications.
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Pros and Cons of Air Powered Pumps
Submitted by Iwaki Air
When designing a pump system, the way the unit is powered must come into consideration. The two most prominent ways of powering a pump are via electrical power or compressed air.
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Introducing Iwaki's Self-priming SMX Series Pumps
SMX Series of magnetically driven non-metallic pumps offer an innovative true self-priming design with no mechanical seals for years of trouble-free service.
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Same Breather, Longer Life, Same Price
Des-Case rolls out a new and improved, patent-pending breather construction. More desiccant and increased airflow without increasing the external dimensions of the breather.
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Introducing Iwaki Air's Latest Series of AODD Pumps
Iwaki Air's TC-X 401/501/801 series high-quality, precision-engineered AODD pumps are available in both Metallic and Non-Metallic wetted materials with multiple elastomer configurations to meet any and all chemical transfer applications.
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