Latest Posts

As economic growth rises, so does the demand for natural gas. The infrastructure for natural gas in power plants should keep up with the unique challenges posed by power production and distribution. For instance, the need for gas compression and metering facilities in the Utica and Marcellus Shale regions has increased dramatically in the last… Read More

DFT® manufactures check valves for many applications, including severe service applications. Typically, when engineers think of severe service, they think of high temperatures and/or high pressures.  However, severe service applications also include high cycling applications. We are going to explore two high cycling applications, including the challenges and DFT®’s severe service valve solutions. Digester Service… Read More

Sanitary check valves function by preventing fluid backflow, which can cause contamination of products during any manufacturing process that involves fluid passage between systems. These valves are used throughout a wide range of industries that work with pressurized fluids and must adhere to strict sanitary standards, including chemical processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and food and beverage… Read More

When it comes to industrial applications, selecting the right valve material is of the utmost importance to ensure process reliability, efficiency, and safety. For over 80 years, DFT® has been at the forefront of high-quality valve manufacturing for diverse industries. We specialize in durable, high-performance check and control valves designed to operate in various temperature… Read More

Check valves, sometimes called non-return valves, are valves with two openings or ports that allow fluid flow in only one direction. Fluid enters through one port and exits the valve through the other. Industrial fluid systems in power plants, chemical plants, water and wastewater treatment facilities, oil fields, refinery applications, and other industries rely on… Read More