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Pipeline Valves
MSEC provides pipeline valve sales, service, and engineering support. Vast pipelines connect oil and gas producers to refineries and terminals. These pipelines are critical to our countries economic well-being and security. Pipelines operators carefully build,...
Understanding the Difference Between Trace or a Snap-Action Mechanisms in Pressure and Temperature Switches
Processes can use either a trace or a snap-action switch to provide an electrical response to the rise or fall in pressure or temperature. Trace mechanisms, also known as spring-based mechanisms follow or trace the exact pattern of pressure or temperature changes....
API-6A Trunnion Mounted Ball Valves
A trunnion mounted valve uses a ball supported by both a shaft and a post opposite the shaft and a seating arrangement using a floating seat. With a mechanically connected ball at the top and bottom pivot points, the process pressure pushes the upstream seat against...
Cash Valve Regulator Series Comparison: B Series, Type E-55, Type PBE-1, Type PBE-2, Type PBE-5
Cash Valve is a unit of Emerson that manufactures pressure reducing, pressure regulating and safety valves. Cash Valve is a leading manufacturer of pressure regulating and back pressure valves offering products for steam, air/gas, liquid, and cryogenic applications....
The CCS DualSnap 6900GE Industrial Pressure Switch
The CCS DualSnap hazardous area 6900GE Series is the most widely accepted all-around all-aluminum pressure switch. The 6900GE is certified UL / CSA, Class I, Groups A, B, C and D, and Class II Groups E, F, and G. Rated NEMA 4X and IP66 for wet environments. Built with...
Duo-Chek Check Valves Compared to Conventional Swing Check Valves
Duo-Chek® high performance non-slam check valves are available in the sizes, pressure classes and configurations required to meet the most demanding of applications. The Duo-Chek® wafer valve design is generally stronger, lighter, smaller, more efficient and less...
Considerations in Selecting Industrial Heat Exchangers
The information below outlines various design types of heat exchangers along with their advantages, limitations, and selection tips. Non-Removable Bundle, Fixed Tubesheet Advantages of Non-Removable Bundle, Fixed Tubesheet Less costly than removable bundle heat...
Understanding Pigging and Pig Valves in Industrial Pipelines
Pigging is a method of introducing a mechanical device, commonly referred to as pigs or scrapers, inside a pipeline to perform various internal maintenance operations.The term PIG is said to be an acronym for "Pipeline Intervention Gadget". The process has been used...
Don’t Let Contaminated Steam Affect Your Food and Beverage Production Quality
You wouldn’t use unsafe ingredients in your products. But are you contaminating them with unsafe steam. Steam is the most efficient method of heating in food and drink processes. But when steam is in direct contact with food contaminants like particles of rust, dirt...
Flo-Tite Sentinel Segmented Control Valve for Severe Service Applications
The Flo-Tite Sentinel is an ideal control valve for severe service applications where precise control is required for clean or dirty liquids, gases, and fibrous suspension applications. Precise contouring of the V-notch provides excellent control characteristics for...