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Pressure Testing DFT Check Valves
Posted by Jeff Kane on
Check valves are known for their versatility and durability in diverse applications and processes. Many professionals rely on check valves daily, and as such, the valves they utilize must be of the highest possible quality. Moreover, check valves must conform to industry standards to ensure successful results. DFT Inc. has manufactured check valves for over… Read More
Tags: check valves, leak test, pressure test, shell test, valve leak test
My Control Valve is Causing Problems, What Do I Do?
Posted by Jeff Kane on
It’s my weekend off and I get a call from the plant. The level alarm has gone off and our process had to be shut down. It turns out that the level control valve has once again failed in its task. We do our typical “work around” to start up the system and operate the… Read More
Tags: control valve problems, control valves, valve problems
Once Upon a Time This Valve Worked Well
Posted by Jeff Kane on
Our process had to be shut down again. It seems that the original valve is no longer up to the task. Should I continue to simply repair the valve or should I look for another solution? Up until now, it was far easier to repair the valve and/or replace it in kind … but my… Read More
Tags: check valves, control valves, maintenance, valves
The Importance of Good Information About Valves
Posted by Jeff Kane on
Proper valve selection is critical for ideal operation of any system. Improper valve selection can cause system underperformance or failure. The greatest problem when selecting valves is incorrect information. Often, we may only have access to incomplete or dated information regarding valve applications. Do we know enough about the system the valve will be used… Read More
Tags: check valves, check valves & control valves, control valves, valves
DFT Inc. Returns to Valve World and Power-Gen International
Posted by Jeff Kane on
Before 2014 comes to an end, DFT Inc. will be returning to the Valve World and Power-Gen International as featured exhibitors. Valve World Conference & Exhibition The 9th biennial Valve World Conference & Exhibition is the largest platform in the world for valve and actuator specialists to share information and ideas. Valves and valve-related products are widely… Read More