Follow these Tips to Extend the Life of Your Valves:

• Proper selection, installation and

• maintenance can ensure optimal performance and

• longevity.

Understanding the Valves:

• There are many kinds of valves in just one operation. The first step in keeping valve integrity so you can prolong its life is understanding how a particular valve works.

• Always read the manual that comes along with the valve to know what material the valve is made of, the pressure and temperature range and the like.

• Part of understanding each valve is knowing its proper installation. Know what type of bore should be used for the valve if pressure is a huge consideration. Whether the valve should be bolted, welded or the likes are also a major factor. This could mean potential leakages or a tight seal.

• One of the problems when you are not familiar with the valve parts, you might end up ruining the valve because of misidentification.