Posts By: Arthur Harris

Stainless Steel for Wastewater Treatment: Inside Float Systems and Long-Term Reliability

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Wastewater treatment systems operate in some of the most demanding industrial environments. From corrosive chemicals and sludge to constant flow variations and temperature changes, maintaining reliable liquid-level control is critical to keeping systems running safely and efficiently. At the center of many of these systems are float-based mechanisms. While they may seem simple at a… Read more »

Inside Stainless Steel Float Balls: Design, Performance & Selection

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Stainless steel float balls play a critical role in level control across a wide range of industrial systems. From steam and condensate handling to chemical processing and fluid storage, the right float ball ensures reliable operation, accurate response, and long-term durability. This guide breaks down how a stainless steel float ball is designed, how it… Read more »

Industrial Steam Trap Applications: Functions and Benefits

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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,… Read more »

What Does “NPT” Mean in Plumbing Applications?

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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.

Understanding Liquid Level Control: Principles and Advantages of Float Systems

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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… Read more »

Choosing the Best Pipe Thread Size for High-Pressure Systems

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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.

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, the ball float valve.  First developed in the late 1700s, ball float valves are widely used… Read 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… Read more »

Precision Metal Forming: Ensuring Quality in Manufacturing

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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… Read more »