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...
by CMO Valves | Aug 3, 2026 | Industry Insights & Strategy, Knife Gate Valves
Tailings pipelines operate under some of the most demanding conditions found in mining. The combination of high solids concentration, abrasive particles, pressure and continuous operation means that selecting the correct isolation valve is critical. A valve that...
