Valves come in numerous sizes and configurations and are used in thousands of applications across various industries. Likewise, there are various types of valves used in piping sys...

Bearings are used to help reduce friction. Metal-upon-metal contact produces large amounts of friction. The friction adds to wear and tear of the metal, producing grinding that slo...

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  To build a pond, landfill, dam, or lake, and so on, the first thing is to choose the waterproof impermeable liner. But, there are many kinds of flexible liners — often called “ge...

  Which are the most common types of flanges used in piping? How do they look like? The key types of flanges are the welding neck, long welding neck, slip-on flanges, socket weld,...

  Centrifugal chemical pumps are ideal for many applications, from filtration and circulation to storage and unloading.   Due to their harsh nature, corrosive chemicals must be han...

  Pneumatic valves are one of an array of components responsible for controlling the pressure, rate, and amount of air as it moves through a pneumatic system. Pneumatic systems, wh...