A fire protection contractor in Singapore called us last month. He had installed a bank of gate valve on a new high-rise sprinkler riser. The system passed the pressure test. But when they ran the flow test, the water pressure at the top floor dropped too low. The...
A young engineer called us last month. He was writing a valve specification for a new project. He asked: “How many leakage classes are there? I see A, B, C, D, and some Class A, B, C from another standard. Are they the same?” No. They are not the same. At Fluid Tech...
A municipal water department in Texas called us last year. They had a problem. Their distribution network was losing nearly 20% of treated water to leaks. Most of those leaks came from old gate valves that would not seal properly. Every year, they lost millions of...
Water is one of the world's most valuable resources, yet it remains one of the most challenging environments for industrial equipment. Whether in municipal water networks, desalination plants, fire protection systems, or wastewater treatment facilities, corrosion is a...
From a real case A plant manager in Southeast Asia called me last year. He sounded exhausted. His team had installed a new set of control valves on their filtration line six months earlier. Now three of them were failing—one leaking from the stem, one stuck halfway...
The Middle East water market is not slowing down. Here is what that means for you. If you are supplying or buying valves for big water projects in the Middle East right now, you already feel the pressure. Everyone is chasing deadlines. But the bigger story is this:...
Let’s be honest – choosing a valve for a water network isn’t the most exciting job. But it’s one of those decisions that can save you a lot of trouble. Pick the wrong one, and you’ll see leaks, pressure problems, or a call from an angry customer. I work at Fluid Tech...
Why Valve Selection Matters More Than Ever in Modern Pipeline Systems In water supply and fire protection projects, valves are not simply accessories anymore. Today, contractors and project owners pay much closer attention to industrial valve performance because...
What the Market Is Telling Us About the Future of Pipeline Infrastructure Over the past few years, one thing has become increasingly clear in the global pipeline industry: Infrastructure projects are becoming larger, more complex, and more quality-focused. Whether it...