by CMO Valves | Sep 23, 2026 | Uncategorized
Industrial valves can experience different types of wear and damage. Two terms that are often confused are cavitation and abrasion. They are not the same problem. Abrasion is associated with solid particles wearing against surfaces. Cavitation is associated with...
by CMO Valves | Sep 21, 2026 | Industry Insights & Strategy
A slurry pipeline can transport some of the most challenging media found in industrial processing. Mining slurry may contain high concentrations of mineral solids, water and other process chemicals. The pipeline therefore needs reliable isolation points. Correct...
by CMO Valves | Sep 19, 2026 | Industry Insights & Strategy, Maintenance & Reliability
A knife gate valve flange connects the valve to the surrounding pipeline. It may look like a simple mechanical connection, but flange compatibility is an important part of valve selection. If the valve and pipeline connections do not match, installation can become...
by CMO Valves | Sep 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
South African mining operations require industrial equipment capable of handling demanding process conditions. From platinum and gold to coal, manganese and other minerals, different processing environments create different valve requirements. Start With the Process...
by CMO Valves | Sep 14, 2026 | Industry Insights & Strategy, Maintenance & Reliability
When purchasing industrial valves, price is naturally an important consideration. But purchase price is only one part of the total cost. The Real Cost of a Valve A useful way to think about valve cost is: Purchase + installation + maintenance + spares + downtime +...
