Featured Story – Neles: re-inventing reliability through material science
According to Neles, re-inventing reliability - it’s company motto- is a critical mission that impacts technology and product development. Jussi Hellman, Manager of Materials Engineering at Neles, reliability is very much the domain of material science. “More times than often, material wear is the root cause of failures, which leads to unplanned downtimes and production loss.”
Featured Story – Procurement cycle for tag check valves
Valve sizing and selection is important when it comes down to bespoke solutions. As opposed to bulk items, these tag items need to comply with requirements from our Process Department. This also applies to tag check valves, most of which are non-slam. Understandably, the procurement cycle for tag check valves differs from bulk items.
Featured Story – Bursting the bubble in quality emission control
Luke Chou is no stranger to the world of valves and fugitive emission control. In just ten years, Chou progressed through the ranks of a leading valve manufacturer, from engineer to Technical Team Lead, to Assistant Plant Director. Still an active member of the API Standards Committee, Chou recently joined the Sunbelt Supply team as the Quality Assurance Manager.
Featured Story – The future is green ammonia
Ammonia is a building block gas. It can be used as a neutraliser, stabiliser, refrigerant, and fertiliser, and in any number of industries and processes, as well as being a fuel in its own right. It is also tipped to become the most efficient carrier method for hydrogen. Several green hydrogenammonia projects have gained traction in recent months.
Featured Story – Pipeotech: blazing the trail for zero-leakage gaskets
Pipeotech has been blazing the trail for zero-leakage gaskets. The Norwegian company has developed a patented design –the DeltaV-seal– that is the tightest, safest and most durable gasket on the market, the company claims. Not surprisingly, Pipeotech has issued a 10-year gas-tight guarantee on this product.