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The Most Common Types of Valves in the Oil & Gas Industry (ASME, API)
General overview of valves for oil 038 gas what are valves types ASME B16 34 and details about control valves 8230
ASME B16.9 Buttweld Fittings for Pipes: Elbow, Tee, Cross, Reducers, Caps Explained
Dive into ASME B16 9 buttweld fittings for piping types manufacturing comparison between seamless and welded and leading manufacturers 8230
The 6 Non-Destructive Tests for Piping and Equipment: VI, LP, MP, UT, RX, EC, Eddy Currents
Explore non destructive testing NDT techniques for pipe fittings ensuring quality and reliability in critical applications VI LP MP UT RX Eddy Currents 8230
Buttweld Fittings Materials: Carbon, Alloy, Stainless, Nickel Alloys (ASTM Grades)
Explore ASTM materials for buttweld fittings Carbon and alloy steel A234 Stainless Steel A403 Duplex Super Duplex A185 and nickel alloys B366 8230
The Key Valve Components: Exploring Body, Bonnet, Trim, Seats, and Packing
Essential components of valves include body cast or forged steel bonnet trim wet parts disc seat packing stem and various actuation mechanisms 8230
ASTM Materials for Valves: ASTM A216, A351, A352, A105, and A182 (Cast & Forged Grades)
Explore ASTM valve material specifications like A216 WCB A352 LCB A351 CF8 8M for cast steel valves and A105 A182 for forged ones + trim charts and service recommendations by grade 8230
Understand Gate Valves (API 600, 602, 603)
Dive into gate valves for piping definitions types distinctions from ball and globe valves and specifications like API 600 602 603 Explore diagrams and dimensional considerations 8230
Buttweld Fittings Dimensions & Weights Charts by Type (ASME B16.9)
Explore dimensions and weights of ASME B16 9 buttweld fittings 45 90 degree elbows equal reducing tees pipe caps concentric eccentric reducers 8230