In manufacturing facilities that rely on steam systems, steam traps are essential components for safe and efficient operation. Without them, steam distribution networks would lose energy, face water hammer issues, and experience premature equipment failure. Understanding steam trap function and their role in different steam trap applications in industry is key to maintaining performance, reliability, and cost savings.(more…)
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What Does “NPT” Mean in Plumbing Applications?
If you’ve worked with plumbing systems, you’ve likely encountered the term NPT (National Pipe Tapered) thread. But what does NPT mean in plumbing, and why is it so important? Understanding how NPT works—and how it differs from other pipe threads for plumbing—can prevent costly mistakes, leaks, and connection failures.(more…)
Understanding Liquid Level Control: Principles and Advantages of Float Systems
In industrial float-based systems, liquid level control is influenced by both the level switch’s working principle and the function of a liquid level controller, which work together to manage fluid levels effectively. The level switch, based on a float mechanism, operates using buoyancy—it rises or falls with the liquid and triggers a switch at a specific point to signal a high or low level. This basic on/off signal provides the critical input needed to start or stop pumps, open or close valves, or activate alarms.(more…)
Choosing the Best Pipe Thread Size for High-Pressure Systems
In high-pressure industrial systems, the smallest component can make the biggest difference. Pipe threads are a prime example. These helical grooves, which allow pipes and fittings to connect securely, are essential for sealing systems that transport fluids or gases under pressure. Selecting the right pipe thread size ensures leakproof connections, consistent flow, and long-term durability.(more…)
A Guide to Ball Float Valve Installation: Potential Issues and How to Fix Them
Though plumbers, mechanics, or other contractors tend to install ball float valves, it is possible for those not technically trained to do so, too. Sometimes, it’s best to consult an expert to ensure the suitable ball float valveis selected for the application. Prior to ball valve installation, however, a few preparations come first. (more…)
How to Enhance Tank Performance with Ball Float Valves
Regardless of the tank type or its exact purpose, ensuring a reliable water supply is crucial for many residential, industrial, or commercial applications. Yet the means to efficiently regulate levels within water tanks comes from a relatively simple device, theball float valve. First developed in the late 1700s, ball float valves are widely used in HVAC systems, plumbing, water treatment, and other applications to regulate water levels. Commonly known as a ballcock, balltap, or simply a float valve, this device remains one of the most efficient solutions for controlling water levels in tanks of all sizes.(more…)
The Versatility of Stainless Steel Hemispheres and Shells in Industrial Applications
Many facilities use stainless steel float balls for liquid level control for numerous industrial processes. These float balls ensure continuous measurement and control of liquid levels in tanks and other industrial containers that hold fluids. Sometimes, customers purchase stainless steel hemispheres or shells instead of fully assembled float balls as they’re more versatile and cost-effective for many applications.(more…)
Precision Metal Forming: Ensuring Quality in Manufacturing
The precision fabrication of metal sheeting is a process often referred to as metal forming. Metal forming machines make parts and products for aerospace, communications, defense, medical, renewable energy, and other industries. These processes produce an array of different geometries by applying force to metal sheets. Forming machines fabricate precision components from sheet metal to make them more durable and reliable. Understanding how some standard techniques for custom metal formingwork to create metal parts and products enables manufacturers to choose methods that best suit their applications.(more…)
Stainless Steel Ball Valve Maintenance: A Comprehensive Guide
Regularly scheduled ball valve maintenance can help ensure that industrial process systems function smoothly with limited interruption or significant downtime. Proper maintenance can identify any potential issues with the ball valves before they become major problems and, in doing so, extend their service life as well. Ball valve maintenance can also help prevent equipment failures, and damage to the system, and reduce safety hazards for workers. (more…)
The Limitless Uses of Stainless Steel Float Valves
Stainless steel float valves are remarkable yet simple mechanical devices that offer limitless uses for liquid-level control systems applications. Float valves are, in their basic form, liquid-level controllers. They measure, monitor, or activate a particular mechanical level control system to regulate fluid levels in various open and closed storage tanks, vessels, basins, condensate tanks, remote tanks, reservoirs, and piping. (more…)