Posts Tagged ‘valves’
Global Supply Line is the largest Emerson Pneumatic Actuator stockist in the Southern hemisphere
December 4th, 2023 by Amanda Schumann
We are an Emerson approved distributor and the Australian Valve Centre valve engineering, test & automation facility is Emerson approved. We stock Bettis & Biffi double acting & spring return actuators up to 30,000 NB as well as accessories such as handwheel & gear over-rides. All automation & controls are performed in-house in our valve […]
Now also stocking
October 26th, 2018 by Amanda Schumann
Stock holding highlight on Vertical Shaft Drive Worm Gearboxes for Valves
Severe Service & Dirty Service
October 10th, 2018 by Amanda Schumann
Information on severe service and dirty service on quarter turn ball valves
Valve RFQ’s from overseas “Valve Dealers”
October 4th, 2018 by Amanda Schumann
Information about overseas valve dealers
Product Highlight – APV-BVF100-QF Trunnion Ball Valve
August 9th, 2018 by Amanda Schumann
Product highlight on APV BVF100-QF Trunnion Ball Valves
Improve Total Cost of ownership with valves
June 19th, 2018 by Amanda Schumann
Information on how to improve the total cost of ownership with valves
A CONTENTIOUS ISSUE
May 2nd, 2018 by Amanda Schumann
Information regarding Sealant Injection facilities on Trunnion Mounted Ball Valves
ANSI B16 Valve Face to Face Dimensions
April 12th, 2018 by Amanda Schumann
A technical guide on ANSI B16 Valve face to face dimensions
SPOTLIGHT – BACK SEATING ON API600 WEDGE GATE VALVES
March 14th, 2018 by Amanda Schumann
Product highlight on the back seating of API 600 Wedge Gate Valves
Proven design, superior quality, price and delivery
March 7th, 2018 by Amanda Schumann
Technical and Stock range information about CVS products
VALVE SOLUTIONS FOR OIL & GAS, MINING AND PROCESS INDUSTRIES
November 29th, 2017 by Amanda Schumann
METAL TO METAL SEAT BALL & PLUG VALVES Global Supply Line supply flanged, weld and screwed end severe and critical service valves manufactured by Starline, Sferova, Energy Valves and Australian Pipeline Valve. Also available, true full bore top entry plug valves for slurry and dirty service. BUTTERFLY VALVES 100{25ff19fb4bbe50b2512a26092ffa8499fbe25baf0e752d653cb6adacb3479290} Shut-off, true metal to metal seat […]
COST REDUCTION & EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENT STRATEGIES
November 22nd, 2017 by Amanda Schumann
SINGLE SOURCE SUPPLY Single source procurement patterns are now becoming increasingly popular. GSL has strong long term alliances with various manufacturers and suppliers giving us a high level of capability to manage single source supply agreements. We can quote on fixed term contracts/blanket orders to supply valves, flanges, fittings and all pipeline components and manage […]
API6D, Testing Procedure & Double Block & Bleed versus Double Isolation & Bleed
September 13th, 2017 by Amanda Schumann
The API6D test for a factory tested ball valve in regard to seat leakage only requires seat leakage to pass test on the second seat on the other end of the valve in both directions. There is not a mandatory double block and bleed cavity drain test requirement unless especially requested by the customer. Consequently, […]
Spring Return Deadman Handle for Quarter Turn Valves – ex stock!
August 16th, 2017 by Amanda Schumann
Spring Return Handle provides unassisted opening or closing of manually operated quarter turn valves. The model 71 and S7 Spring Return Handle for example, driven by a powerful, completely enclosed torsion spring, automatically returns the valve to the desired fully-open or fully-closed position when released. Automatic valve repositioning is a convenience and safety feature for […]
Large Trunnion Ball Valve History
July 13th, 2017 by Amanda Schumann
Early last century there was Cameron (USA) (which the Russian’s copied!) and then WKM (USA), then along came Grove (USA), in Japan along came Kitz, then KTM and IKS (WKM under license). In Europe there was Borsig (Germany) and TK (Scotland), not long after in the early 70’s came BC Richards Australia (who also made […]
Stock Holding Quality Points of Difference
June 7th, 2017 by Amanda Schumann
Examples of our stock holding quality points of difference include: – Anti corrosive film on internals and gasket face Selected stainless and zinc plated top works components. Stainless external components such as sealant injection nipples on premium brand ball valves. Equilibrated 2-stage disc on large size globe valves as well as hammer blow hand wheels. […]
Valve Selection Criteria
May 4th, 2017 by Amanda Schumann
You’ll find these handy tables and many more in the Valve Technical Library at our website. Click here to view and bookmark all of our valve and piping technical references.
API 598 Testing – Optional Seat Test
April 5th, 2017 by Amanda Schumann
Seat testing optional, did you know? The table below shows API 598 testing is optional in several key test areas. Global Supply Line and Australian Pipeline Valve always perform all hydrostatic & pneumatic tests whether optional or not, whether from stock or indent. In addition, Global Supply Line also provide full certification on all trim […]
Tip of the day – Young player’s trap fitting actuators to trunnion mounted ball valve from stock
March 24th, 2017 by Amanda Schumann
Trunnion mounted ball valves often have corrosion inhibitor in the sealant injection lines to prevent corrosion during ocean transport or due to humidity etc. The trouble with this is, nowadays they use synthetic oils. Synthetic oils become dry and tacky, and the seat and ball area become dry and tacky/sticky. After the actuator is […]
Beginner’s traps painting ball valves
February 27th, 2017 by Amanda Schumann
Even if you’re ordering from a quality valve manufacturer, they often sub contract out special painting of the valves. Typical problems involve not taping up the stem area or indeed the bore area properly or the tape falling off. Sandblasting residue can ingress into the stem area or into the seat area. Initially this may […]