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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Don't Overlook Stem Seal Leakage in Control Valves
Submitted by Rick Ferdon || Valin Corporation
Discover how rotary valves reduce stem seal leakage compared to globe valves, improving safety and reliability in critical process applications.
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Turnarounds: Keeping Inventory Under Control
Submitted by Kari Kohonen || Valin Corporation
Learn how proactive inventory management, vendor support, and careful valve planning ensure a successful refinery shutdown and turnaround.
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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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Hydrogen and Clean Energy
Submitted by Cory Calderon || Valin Corporation
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, signed on August 16, aims to accelerate clean energy innovation, including hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. With increased focus on hydrogen, it's crucial to clarify misconceptions and understand how hydrogen fits into the clean energy landscape.
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Flowmeter Technology: Differential Pressure
Submitted by Steve Molinari || Valin Corporation
There are many different differential pressure flowmeter designs to achieve long-term dependable, accurate flow measurement. Read the blog below to learn more.
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Parker Control Tech Tour is Hitting the Road
Valin and Parker are teaming up to host an exclusive event, showcasing process control products. Explore Parker's state-of-the art 68’ expandable tractor-trailer with a customized display room featuring flow, control, pressure and corrosion control products and solutions.
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4 Key Benefits of Using Bulk Diaphragm Valves (BDV) in Semiconductor Gas Delivery
Submitted by Parker Veriflo
Semiconductor fabrication is a complex process that requires precise control and high purity, as any slight deviation or contamination can lead to significant issues. Bulk Diaphragm Valves (BDVs) play a crucial role here, controlling the flow of critical inert and process gases and ensuring the smooth operation of semiconductor fabrication.
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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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Ashcroft Instruments Now Available with NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 Certification
Ashcroft announces NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 certification for select models of their pressure gauges, switches, transducers and diaphragm seals/isolation rings.
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Choosing the Right Regulator for Your Application: Key Factors to Consider
Submitted by Ashley Raimondi || Valin Corporation
There is a considerable amount of thought that goes into specifying a regulator, and it has everything to do with application. Read the blog below to learn the key factors that you need to consider before buying.
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Addressing Rainwater Quality: The Critical Role of the First 1/10th Inch
Submitted by Dave Molinari || Valin Corporation
It's crucial to capture as much rainwater as possible for future use in groundwater basins. However, during storm events, the existing wastewater system can become overwhelmed. The influx of freshwater from a storm event can disrupt the wastewater treatment process, leading to an imbalance in the system.
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How To Cost-Effectively Increase Pumping Station Capacity
Submitted by McCrometer
Across the U.S., booster stations and pumping stations are feeling the strain of both age and increased demand. As pumping stations edge near full capacity, financial or real estate constraints can make it difficult to expand or retrofit them.
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Eliminate Pneumatic Valve Emissions in Your Upstream Oil and Gas Applications
Emerson has developed a groundbreaking solution for addressing challenges in upstream oil and gas applications related to pneumatic valve emissions.
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5 Flow Applications for Power Generation Plants: Gaining Efficiency through Water Measurement
Whether it's raw water, feed water, condenser water, or even cooling tower water, operators and technicians need top-tier flow data. There are plenty of challenges that power generation professionals face when trying to obtain operational efficiency and regulatory compliance. Choosing the right flow meter for your flow application shouldn't be one of those challenges!
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Flow Meters for the Power Generation Industry
As any plant manager, engineer, or shutdown turnaround coordinator is aware, flow data is only as good as the flow meter that provides it. When accuracy and repeatability are critical, McCrometer's flow meters deliver top-tier data.
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Flow Meters for Clean Process Fluid Applications
Macnaught manufactures highly accurate, robust industrial-grade flow meters for clean process fluid applications.
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Smart IO-Link Sensors and Switches for Smart Factories
WIKA's family of robust products with IO-Link pressure, temperature, and flow sensors enable the remote monitoring and process control of intelligent machines in smart factories.
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