Pumps, Valves & Accessories

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A pump uses pressure differentials to transport various liquids and gases from one place to another. There are two major types of pump: positive displacement pumps, which force a specific volume of fluid through a pressurized discharge channel, and rotodynamic pumps, which use rotating blades to accelerate fluid and convert its kinetic energy into pressure. Positive displacement pumps can provide continuous material flow even at different pressures, and they are used in chemical processing, beverage and liquid production, and the pharmaceutical industry. Rotodynamic, or centrifugal, pumps are generally more powerful and can be found in a wide variety of applications, including irrigation networks and sewage systems.


A valve is a mechanism for regulating the flow of liquids and gases, and it is often found in pump systems. Valves manage material flow by opening, narrowing, or closing a pipe passage. They come in a wide range of physical dimensions and properties, such as gate, plug, butterfly, check, and ball valves. They are commonly used in plumbing, sewage systems, the oil and gas industries, and numerous residential applications.

Guides

Everything You Need to Know About Valves - Types, Applications, Manufacturers and Suppliers
A complete guide to valves, including the various types of valves, the top manufacturers and distributors, and considerations for choosing valves for your application.
Complete Guide to Actuators (Types, Attributes, Applications and Suppliers)
Find the Types of Actuators, the Attributes and Considerations for Product Selection, and the Top Suppliers and Distributors.
Types of Gauges - A ThomasNet Buying Guide
Gages are instruments that measure pressure, dimensions, levels, etc. They can be mechanical or electro-mechanical devices and offer displays ranging from direct-reading rules to digital LCDs.
Types of Blowers and Industrial Fans - Applications and Industries: A ThomasNet Buying Guide
Blowers are mechanical or electro-mechanical devices used to induce gas flow through ducting, electronics chassis, process stacks, etc.--wherever flow is needed for exhausting, aspirating, cooling, ventilating, conveying, and so on.

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White Papers

Hydroforming Magnetic/Rotary Pumps
Overviewing the applications of hydroforming processes, this paper focuses on the construction of magnetic drive rotary pumps using hydroforming. Highlighting sheet and tube hydroforming, it breaks down the entire process and explains each step until the full shape of the die is obtained. It covers the construction methodology used in...
Performance Under Pressure: Hoses vs. Loading Arms
Whether top loading or bottom loading tankers or rail cars, the two most popular options in the industry are hose pipes and loading arms. Comparing both hose pipes and loading arms, this paper begins by describing the three categories of hosepipes: Vapor Recovery, Steel Braided and Composite. It explains that compared to hose pipes, loading arms...
How LPG Loading Arms Can Increase Safety and Throughput
With an overview of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), this paper states that improper loading can be extremely dangerous resulting in a fire or explosion. Highlighting the safety factors to consider while storing LPG, it explains how loading or unloading trucks or rail cars can be done using top or bottom loading hoses or top or bottom loading...
Unresolved
Questioning as to how one can determine whether a $100K X-ray system is sufficiently resolute vs. a $300K X-ray system, this paper defines resolution as applied to micro focus X-ray systems, and states that resolution is often confused with spot size or features recognition. It explains the limitations of open tube X-ray resolution such as time...

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