Different sizes, pressures, and temperatures of pipes dictate whether to choose ball valves or butterfly valves. What’s the difference between them?

Accurate pressure measurements affect quality in manufacturing. Learn more about why gauge quality is crucial in manufacturing and factors for selecting gauges.

If all you know about elbows is that you aren’t supposed to eat with them on the table, you are about to learn a few things

This blog is going global. OK. Technically, since it is on the internet, it has always been worldwide. But this week, we are going to talk about globe valves.

To learn how to protect a valve, we need to understand why do valves have cracks. So instead of increasing your risk of cracking a valve, you could actually increase the life of your valve and save money with your tool budget. Here are four common reasons for a cracked valve.

Making a brew pot is pretty simple as long as you have the right tools and hardware. After reading this article, you will understand the basics well enough to get started on your craft beer own project

So you need a ball valve. Are there any differences between the 304 vs 316 stainless steel?

Did you know that Direct Material sells much of the equipment brewers use? We can supply you what you need no matter what size of brewing operation you run, whether just for personal use, commercial use, brewing equipment resale or manufacturing of brew pots and setups.

We carry an extensive selection of couplers and adaptors that are designed to help enable your ball valves and pressure gaugeswork properly together.

Getting snubbed doesn’t have to be a bad thing. In fact, something called a “snubber” may be just what you need if you are measuring pressure in a system where pressure spikes and pulsation are a concern.

TODAY, WE ARE GOING TO TALK ABOUT SHORT LENGTHS OF PIPE THREADED TO ATTACH FITTINGS AT BOTH ENDS. READY? “NIPPLE.”

THERE, I SAID IT. GET YOUR GIGGLES OUT OF THE WAY. THE FOURTH GRADER IN ALL OF US LOVES A WORD THAT SOUNDS LIKE IT COULD BE DIRTY, BUT ISN’T.

In this article, we’d like to talk about the exception to that rule, which is the ANSI class rating.

OK. You know you need a valve to complete your project, but if you aren’t a professional plumber or engineer, you might not be sure which will work the best. Don’t worry, we’re here to help you find the right valve.

The more testing done to a part, the better, right? But do you know what each of those markings means? In this article, we are going to take a look at the various certifications and approvals you might find on this and other industrial valves.

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Today we will be looking at magnetism and steel; and while we may not be taking the same approach that Walter Egan and Stevie Nicks did, we still enjoy their song. It is commonly known that SS304 grade or lower is magnetic and that SS316 is not. That being said, one question that comes up among some of our customers is whether our SS316 valves are magnetic or not?

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There are a variety of pipe thread types that can be used in the world of fittings, valves, and threaded pipes but the two most popular in the United States are NPT and NPTF.

Most valves, nipples, and fittings are designed to use Teflon tape to form a leak-free seal. However, depending on the products that you are using, some Teflon tapes work better than others.

Thank you again for a great 2015.

No, unfortunately this article will not be dealing with the effects of Thor’s hammer, though that is a topic well worth diving into. Today we will be looking at the kind of hammer effect that impacts industrial fluid applications.

Most people have had that moment where they are asked how valves came to be. It can be a stressful, awkward conversation; but I am here today to tell you it doesn’t have to be. In this article, we will equip you with a few pointers that can guide you as you think about and explain the origin of valves.

To learn how to protect a valve, we need to understand why do valves have cracks. So instead of increasing your risk of cracking a valve, you could actually increase the life of your valve and save money with your tool budget. Here are four common reasons for a cracked valve.

A needle valve is a valve with a small opening, or port, with a needle shaped plunger that allows a precise regulation of flow.

Most full port valves are ball valves that come in several types of metals, such as brass or stainless steel.

DuraChoice gauges come in different face sizes, styles and materials.

DuraChoice’s lead-free ball valves use silicon brass C87600, which gives them good machinability and pressure tightness. As far as appearance goes, there is no appreciable difference between the lead-free brass and other brass parts.

If the pointer on your liquid filled pressure gauge has wandered away from reading 0 PSI, it doesn’t mean it’s broken. There is a way to reset it back to zero. Let’s go over how to do that.

Thermometers have one job: to provide accurate temperature readings. This is very important, especially for industries where incorrect temperature readings could endanger other people.

Are your valves failing? Valves can deteriorate or malfunction for many different reasons, some of which are human error. It's important to know why valve seats fail so you can avoid problems in the future.