Why Choose Yokogawa’s e-RT3 Over Standard Measuring Devices?
In the world of industrial automation and control, the choice of measuring devices can significantly impact efficiency, flexibility, and cost. While standard measuring devices have their place, they often come with limitations that can restrict their utility and adaptability. Enter the e-RT3 – a versatile and powerful alternative that not only measures but also analyzes data on a single platform.
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Why Choose Yokogawa’s e-RT3 Over a Standard Single Board Computer?
When it comes to selecting the right control system for your industrial automation needs, the choice between a Single Board Computer (SBC) and a more robust solution like the e-RT3 can be crucial. While SBCs have their place, they often come with limitations that can hinder your system's performance and longevity. Let's explore why you should consider the e-RT3 as a superior alternative.
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Unlocking Versatility: Leveraging Multi-CPU Configurations with Yokogawa's FA-M3V and e-RT3 Plus Controllers
The demand for robust and versatile automation solutions has never been higher. Yokogawa's FA-M3V Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and e-RT3 Plus Controller provide a powerful combination to meet these needs.
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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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Navigating the Complexity of PLC's: Beware of One-Size-Fits-All Claims
Submitted by Corey Foster || Valin Corporation
PLC's are complex pieces of equipment. If there is a vendor trying to tell you that a particular PLC will solve all of your challenges and is set to meet all of your needs, that is certainly a red flag.
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Visit Yokogawa and Valin at SEMICON® WEST
Valin's team will be at SEMICON® WEST this year joining Yokogawa in booth #5584. Stop by to learn how Yokogawa is applying AI in industrial controls to help improve efficiency and speed while reducing development time for semiconductor machine tools.
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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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Efficient Strategies for Heating Industrial Process Tanks
Submitted by Jon Irvine || Valin Corporation
Tank heating is crucial across various industries, making it a common application in industrial heating. Whether dealing with water, fuel, or corrosive substances, the process requires careful consideration. Read this blog to learn more.
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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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Optimizing Tank Heating for Industrial Processes
Submitted by Jon Irvine || Valin Corporation
Most processes in this world require some form of heat. Specifically, there is a need to heat something that resides in a tank. Water, fuel, etc... there seems to always be a need to maintain temperature or heat up product inside a tank. However, this requirement is not something to be taken lightly.
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Unlocking the Potential of Condition Monitoring: Navigating the Nuances for Optimal Sensor Selection
Submitted by Corey Foster || Valin Corporation
Discover the intricacies of condition monitoring in our latest blog. Learn how to select the right sensors and equipment tailored to your process needs and budget.
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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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Valin Employee Testimonials
As part of Valin's 50th anniversary, we asked our employees to share their experience working at Valin over the years. Here is what some of them had to say.
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Industrial Internet of Things
With the Industrial Internet of Things and digitization, opportunities to improve business performance are almost endless. Yet the process of adopting new technology requires smart investments.
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IIoT Solutions Portfolio
Valin offers a comprehensive and highly differentiated portfolio of fluid control & pneumatics, machine control, and software solutions for discrete and hybrid manufacturing.
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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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Why Are Filters, Diffusers and Vents Needed Within the Microelectronics Industries?
Microelectronics are an inescapable and critical part of nearly every person's life.
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Where Are Filters, Diffusers and Vents Needed Within the Microelectronics Industries?
Without highly efficient filtration at sub-micron particle sizes, these microelectronics technologies would be difficult if not impossible. Specific gas filters protect critical processes that require a particle free environment to manufacture devices with nearly nanoscale features.
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Selecting the Right Conveyor
Submitted by James Walker || Valin Corporation
Selecting a proper conveyor is a critical piece of specifying an automation process. It is not a one size fits all approach as some may assume.
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Specifying VFD's
Submitted by Ray Marquiss || Valin Corporation
The basic application for a VFD is one where an AC motor must be run with some aspect of control over the speed, accel/decel or torque. Cranes, fans, pumps, mixers, conveyors, and similar applications are all candidates for using a VFD.
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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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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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