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 | 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,...
