December 17, 2025

The API 594 check valve standard defines design, testing, and performance requirements for wafer, lug, and flanged check valves, ensuring consistent quality across industrial applications. Understanding the API 594 check valve standard is essential for engineers, operators, and maintenance personnel who rely on industrial check valve design for safe, efficient, and reliable fluid control. This […]

Valves for steam are essential for controlling pressure, flow, and temperature in industrial and energy systems. Without proper steam valves, processes in power plants, refineries, and manufacturing facilities would be inefficient and unsafe. Understanding different steam application valves ensures optimal performance, safety, and longevity in high-temperature systems. This article explains the main industrial steam valve types,

In the past year or so, there have been more activities organized by the Valve Branch, and there have been increasing opportunities for meeting and exchanging ideas among various council and member units. My overall feeling is that more and more industries are considering problems from the perspective of the entire industry, and the level