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 | Aug 19, 2026 | Industry Insights & Strategy, Knife Gate Valves
A knife gate valve can be correctly selected but still experience operating problems if the actuator is incorrectly sized. Actuator selection is therefore an important part of the complete valve specification. What Does an Actuator Do? An actuator provides the force...
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...
