by CMO Valves | Aug 26, 2026 | Industry Insights & Strategy, Maintenance & Reliability
Unplanned downtime is one of the most expensive problems facing industrial plants. While valves may appear relatively small compared with major equipment, a single failed valve can interrupt an entire process. Why Do Industrial Valves Fail? Failure can result from:...
by CMO Valves | Aug 24, 2026 | Industry Insights & Strategy, Knife Gate Valves
Industrial Valve Replacement: A Complete Guide to Valve Retrofit and Upgrades Replacing an industrial valve is not always as simple as removing the old valve and installing a new one. In mining, mineral processing, water, wastewater and other industrial applications,...
by CMO Valves | Aug 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
A knife gate valve pressure rating defines the pressure conditions under which the valve is designed to operate safely. The correct rating depends on valve size, design, temperature, media and the pressure conditions of the pipeline. Choosing the correct knife gate...
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...
