by CMO Valves | Aug 17, 2026 | Industry Insights & Strategy
Thickeners play a critical role in mineral processing. They separate solids from liquid and produce an underflow stream with a significantly higher solids concentration. The valve controlling this stream therefore operates in a particularly demanding environment. What...
by CMO Valves | Aug 14, 2026 | Industry Insights & Strategy
A poorly defined valve specification can create problems long before a valve reaches the plant. For engineering companies, EPC contractors and procurement teams, a clear technical specification helps ensure suppliers quote equipment that actually meets the...
by CMO Valves | Aug 12, 2026 | Industry Insights & Strategy
In an abrasive slurry pipeline, what happens inside the valve matters just as much as what happens around it. One important design consideration is full-bore flow. What Is Full Bore? A full-bore valve provides a flow passage that closely matches the internal diameter...
by CMO Valves | Aug 10, 2026 | Industry Insights & Strategy
The term bidirectional knife gate valve appears frequently in industrial valve specifications, but what does it actually mean? In simple terms, a bidirectional valve is designed to provide shut-off when pressure is applied from either direction. This can be...
by CMO Valves | Aug 5, 2026 | Industry Insights & Strategy
When specifying valves for mining slurry, the elastomer used inside the valve can have a major effect on service life. Two materials frequently considered for abrasive applications are rubber and polyurethane (PU). But which one should be used? The answer depends on...
