Product Review: 1209 XRA vs T6500 XRA Pressure Gauges for Overpressure Applications
Submitted by Ashcroft
In many industrial processes, sudden pressure spikes—from water hammer, startup surges, pump cycling or valve events—can place measurement instruments under extreme stress. When a gauge cannot withstand these surges, the result is often permanent damage, unexpected downtime and avoidable maintenance costs.
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Ways to Calibrate a Pressure Transducer
Submitted by Ashcroft
Across industries like manufacturing, energy, HVAC, and process control, accurate pressure measurement is critical to maintaining safety, efficiency, and product quality. Over time, even high-quality pressure transducers can experience drift — a gradual deviation between actual and measured pressure caused by vibration, temperature changes, or normal wear.
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How Does Media Temperature Affect Pressure Transducer Performance?
Submitted by Ashcroft
When measuring pressure in challenging environments involving extreme temperatures, your instrument must perform accurately and reliably. Temperature exposure can come from many sources, including the process media and the ambient temperature surrounding the sensor. Each affects the transducer differently, but media temperature has the most direct impact because it acts on the sensing diaphragm and internal components. As media temperature rises or falls, it can distort readings, shorten sensor ...
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How To Properly Store Your Pressure Gauge
Submitted by Ashcroft
Pressure gauges are instruments designed to deliver reliable and accurate readings in demanding applications. Yet, even the most durable gauges can lose accuracy or fail prematurely if they aren’t stored correctly. Many issues that appear as calibration drift or pointer error actually begin long before the gauge is installed—during storage and handling.
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How Do I Select the Right Pressure Gauge Range?
Submitted by Ashcroft
Pressure gauges can be found in virtually every industry. Depending on your application, these instruments play an important role in measuring the air, gas or liquid pressure in your system to keep it running safely and smoothly. However, for optimum efficiency, you will need to make sure the pressure range you choose for your gauge aligns with your application requirements and a few other factors.
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How to Select the Right Electrical Connection for Pressure Transducers
Submitted by Ashcroft
Selecting the correct electrical connection for a pressure transducer helps ensure your equipment continues to operate effectively, even when affected by vibration, moisture, dust, or temperature extremes that can compromise performance. From off-road equipment to process automation systems, choosing the wrong connector can lead to signal loss, premature failure, or even safety risks.
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When to Use Gas-Actuated Thermometers
Submitted by Ashcroft
In industries where temperature extremes, vibration, or hazardous process environments are part of daily operations, accurate and reliable temperature measurement becomes a serious challenge. In these environments, operators need instruments that deliver accurate readings from a safe distance, reducing the need to approach hazardous areas.
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Choosing Assemblies for Low-Pressure Applications
Submitted by Ashcroft
Monitoring low-pressure processes comes with unique challenges. In industries ranging from food and beverage to wastewater treatment to liquefied natural gas (LNG) transfer, even modest changes in pressure can affect efficiency, product quality, or safety.
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How Accurate Are Your HVAC Pressure Sensors?
Submitted by Ashcroft
Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems are the backbone of building comfort and safety. Because these systems operate continuously and consume significant energy, even small inefficiencies can drive up operating costs.
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Sizing Coalescers: Best Practices and Common Pitfalls
Submitted by Norm Hall || Valin Corporation
Learn how proper sizing, flow rates, and system parameters impact coalescing performance in three-stage liquid filtration. Improve efficiency and ensure accurate separation.
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Back Pressure Regulator vs. Pressure Regulator: What’s the Difference and When to Use Each
Submitted by ControlAir
In many industrial and pneumatic systems, pressure control is essential. But not all pressure regulators are created equal. Two of the most commonly used devices—pressure regulators and back pressure regulators—perform very different roles. Choosing the right one depends on where you need to control pressure in your system.
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Actuator vs. Stage vs. Positioner – What’s the Difference in Linear Motion Systems?
Submitted by Corey Foster || Valin Corporation
If you've ever found yourself asking "What exactly is a linear servo motor positioner versus a linear servo motor actuator versus a linear servo motor stage?" you're not alone. Let’s break this down clearly and simply.
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Don't Overlook Stem Seal Leakage in Control Valves
Submitted by Rick Ferdon || Valin Corporation
Discover how rotary valves reduce stem seal leakage compared to globe valves, improving safety and reliability in critical process applications.
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Migrating from Parker AC890 Drives: Guide to AC20 and AC30 Upgrades
Submitted by Levi Transtrum || Valin Corporation
Parker AC890 series variable frequency drives (VFDs), long used for industrial automation and motion control applications, are now being phased out. To ensure uninterrupted operations, it's critical for businesses to understand their migration options.
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Have You Ever Been Frustrated by Complex VFD Configurations?
Submitted by Levi Transtrum || Valin Corporation
Complex drive configurations can turn straightforward motor control installations into costly, time-consuming challenges. If you've ever struggled with getting a VFD up and running due to confusing parameter setups, or faced extended downtimes when replacing a VFD due to the complexity of replacing an old unit, Parker’s AC Series Drives offer a clear, streamlined solution for a variety of industrial applications.
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Implementing IIoT and Managing Expectation
Submitted by Corey Foster || Valin Corporation
There is still a sizeable gap between expectations from the end user perspective and the reality of what is possible tapping into the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). Implementing the tools necessary is more than just flipping a switch. There are specific challenges associated with this implementation; however, strategies have been developed to help bridge that gap.
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Flowmeter Technology: Differential Pressure
Submitted by Steve Molinari || Valin Corporation
There are many different differential pressure flowmeter designs to achieve long-term dependable, accurate flow measurement. Read the blog below to learn more.
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Have You Simplified Your Safety Management Across Complex Industrial Systems?
Submitted by James Gaitan || Valin Corporation
Safety is a paramount concern in the complex world of industrial automation. The Mosaic Safety Integrated Controller from ReeR Safety is designed to streamline safety management across various applications.
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Acromag’s Ethernet Remote I/O Modules Add Profinet Communication
Submitted by Acromag
Expandable Ethernet I/O modules now support three field-selectable protocols for networks using Profinet, EtherNet/IP, and Modbus TCP/IP.
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Discover the Power and Efficiency of Parker AC15 and AC20 Variable Frequency Drives
Submitted by Corey Foster || Valin Corporation
Have you considered how upgrading your AC motor control systems could enhance energy efficiency and reduce operational costs, while offering better safety and reliability? Look no further than the Parker AC15 and AC20 Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
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Valin is proud to be an authorized distributor of Parker Hannifin Aerospace, Engineered Materials, Filtration, Fluid Connectors and Motion Systems. Click below to learn more.
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If it Flows Through a Pipe Valin Can Help
If it flows through a pipe Valin can heat it, filter it, control it, measure it, automate it and network it. Contact us today to learn more.
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Overcoming Access Challenges with Rollon's Telescopic Rails
Submitted by Corey Foster || Valin Corporation
Rollon’s telescopic rails enhance operational efficiency and convenience in industries where it is difficult to access and handle heavy equipment in tight or awkward spaces.
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Unlocking Production Efficiency with IO-Link Technology: A Solution for Manufacturers
Companies looking to stay ahead need solutions that streamline processes, reduce downtime, and ensure future scalability. IO-Link technology offers a powerful value proposition for today’s manufacturers, enabling transformative improvements across production lines.
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