by CMO Valves | Jun 8, 2026 | Maintenance & Reliability, Pinch Valves
Automated Flow Control: How to Retrofit Powered Actuators onto Standard Pinch Valves As modern industrial operations adopt automation to improve efficiency and safety, manual handwheel valves are quickly being phased out. Modern processing plants require automated...
by CMO Valves | Jun 7, 2026 | Maintenance & Reliability, Pinch Valves
Selecting the Right Elastomer: Natural Rubber vs. Synthetic Sleeves for Acidic Slurries The operational success of a pinch valve depends almost entirely on the material properties of its internal sleeve. Because the sleeve is the only component that comes into direct...
by CMO Valves | May 21, 2026 | Maintenance & Reliability
Modernizing Pipelines: When to Repair vs. Replace Industrial Valves In the demanding environments of the Copperbelt or the South African Highveld, plant managers face a constant tug-of-war. As leading valve manufacturers, we know the dilemma: do you patch up a...
by CMO Valves | Apr 9, 2026 | Maintenance & Reliability
5 Warning Signs Your Slurry Valve is About to Fail: The Africa Mining Guide In the remote mining landscapes of the Zambian Copperbelt, the DRC, and South Africa’s Highveld, a valve failure isn’t just a maintenance task—it’s a logistical crisis. When your site is...
