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In a recent blog post, we discussed some of the common check valve problems, and the fact that many of them are not related to the valve itself, but with the selection and/or application of the valve. One of these problems is oversizing that can lead to a host of problems. Such issues include excess… Read More

Certain industrial environments are harsher than others, and not all valves can take the heat. For example, the pulp and paper industry utilizes processes called batch steam cooks. The processes involve very hot steam, tough chemicals, and a high level of repetition- not ideal for just any valve. Pulp is one of the most abundant… Read More

The food and beverage industry in the United States is undergoing significant changes when it comes to trends, regulations, and tastes. Consumers are looking for healthier options, more attractive packaging, and more local ingredients. The industry has risen to the challenge and is rapidly evolving to meet these new consumer desires. Food processing has shed… Read More

There’s no doubt about it- the North American oil and gas industry has been booming over the past year. As technology advances, it has become possible to discover large new fossil fuel deposits and extract them from places previously thought unreachable. This is especially true of the vast shale formations across the country, namely the… Read More

DFT will be attending and exhibiting at the 2013 Valve World Americas Expo & Conference. Valve World 2013, being held June 25-26 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, TX, is where DFT will be debuting two new products, the DFT GLC® NAB (nickel-aluminum bronze) and Excalibur® NAB Silent Check Valves.