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GLOBAL SUPPLY LINE STOCK RANGE, DIVERSITY AND SUPERIORITY
By Amanda Schumann / April 29, 2026

GLOBAL SUPPLY LINE STOCK RANGE, DIVERSITY AND SUPERIORITY

Our stock range diversity and superiority In ball, gate, globe, check and strainer up to 2500 class we stock grade…

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Environmental
By Amanda Schumann / March 16, 2026

Actions we are taking to support a sustainable future

Carbon positive facility A rainwater harvesting and reuse scheme is being implemented in our test department and warehouse Metal, cardboard…

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Fugitive Emission Certified Valves in stock ISO 15848-1, API 622/624/641
Environmental, Technical
By Amanda Schumann / August 18, 2025

Fugitive Emission Certified Valves in stock ISO 15848-1, API 622/624/641

Production plants generate gas emissions known as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). 60% of all fugitive…

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By Amanda Schumann / August 4, 2025

The Second Workshop: Built to Last, Rebuilt with Purpose

The old workshop is being renovated to serve as the second workshop at The Australian Valve Centre. The old workshop…

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By Amanda Schumann / July 28, 2025

Understanding Pipe Dimensions: Your Go-To Reference Tables

When working with steel piping—whether for construction, manufacturing, or infrastructure—accurate dimensions are critical. That’s why we’ve made it easy to…

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SIZING ACTUATORS FOR ALL QUARTER TURN VALVES
By Amanda Schumann / March 7, 2025

SIZING ACTUATORS FOR ALL QUARTER TURN VALVES

Thanks to Darren Gibbons for giving us this 1994 publication for sales use to aid in actuator sizing—full credit to…

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STEEL PIPE DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
Flanges, Technical, Piping, Fitting
By Amanda Schumann / November 6, 2024

STEEL PIPE DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS

We’ve shared our data sheet on ANSI (ASTM) carbon and alloy steel pipe dimensions (mm) and weights (kg). Nominal bore…

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STRAINER SELECTION
Information
By Amanda Schumann / October 23, 2024

STRAINER SELECTION

Thanks to Darren Gibbons for passing this old publication onto us. Useful for young engineers and technical sales staff as…

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APV vs Low-Cost Competitor Quality Gate/Globe Valve
By Amanda Schumann / September 2, 2024

APV vs Low-Cost Competitor Quality Gate/Globe Valve

APV specifies smoothness tolerances on the stem and the stuffing box to superior to our competitors. Many manufacturers are still…

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The American Petroleum Institute API 6D Standard – Double-Block-and-Bleed Ball Valves
Technical
By Amanda Schumann / May 21, 2024

The American Petroleum Institute API 6D Standard – Double-Block-and-Bleed Ball Valves

API 6D details three double block categories: DBB (double-block-and-bleed), DIB-1 (Double-isolation-and-bleed type 1), and DIB-2 (Double-isolation-and-bleed type 2). Trunnion Mounted…

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