by Hannes van den Berg | Sep 25, 2026 | Uncategorized
For a mining operation, a valve failure can affect much more than the valve itself. If a critical pipeline has to be shut down while a replacement component is sourced, the resulting downtime can become expensive. This is why knife gate valve spare parts should be...
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 +...
by CMO Valves | Sep 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
Industrial valves installed in Africa can face environmental conditions that are very different from those encountered in temperate regions. The process media is only one part of the engineering equation. Temperature Large temperature variations can affect: Elastomers...
by CMO Valves | Sep 7, 2026 | Industry Insights & Strategy, Knife Gate Valves
The terms knife gate valve and slurry valve are often used interchangeably, but they don’t necessarily describe exactly the same thing. Understanding the difference is useful when specifying valves for mining applications. Knife Gate Valve A knife gate valve...
by CMO Valves | Sep 1, 2026 | Industry Insights & Strategy, Knife Gate Valves
Water management is an essential part of mining operations. Mines may need to move and isolate: Process water Recovered water Mine water Wastewater Sludge Effluent The correct valve depends heavily on the characteristics of the water stream. Not All Mine Water Is the...
