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News Release from: ValveExperts
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 08 June 2004
New route to valve specification
A new business to business exchange aims to help engineers find valve manufacturers based on the engineering application.
ValveExperts.com is a business to business exchange which helps engineers find valve manufacturers based on the engineering application What makes ValveExperts unique is its application-driven search engine
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 11 Apr 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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This means that instead of guessing at possible keywords, an engineer may enter operating parameters such as the media passing through the valve, the size of the piping with which the valve needs to integrate, the operating temperature and pressure, whether it's a corrosive or cryogenic environment and preferences regarding material of construction and mode of actuation.
This is a distinct advantage if you're developing a prototype, or if you think you can improve on your current system and you're open to substitution.
The ValveExperts search engine lets users enter as many or as few application parameters as they like to narrow or broaden their search.
It returns with a list of manufacturers who make products that fit the application.
And then it gives the option to write to them immediately.
All this is free, and there is no requirement to fill out registration forms.
ValveExperts only lists manufacturers.
According to Operations Vice-President Jim Catania: "It's our philosophy that the engineering staff of these companies who design, manufacture and install their own products are the best people to speak to when you need help".
In fact, when a company creates its own profile in the ValveExperts database, its engineering staff are asked for suggestions to improve the ValveExperts database criteria in their niche.
In this way, the ValveExperts search tool continuously improves.
For those who don't need a component right at the moment, but just need some advice, ValveExperts provides links to two different engineering bulletin boards.
One is for engineers on all types of valves and flow control components and the other is focused on plumbing.
For those looking for standards or professional groups, ValveExperts provides a list of links to related professional organisations.
And, very soon the company will add tools and tables to assist users in converting units of measure.
Manufacturers of flow control products are invited to create their free profile in the ValveExperts search engine.
Engineers are invited to send in comments and suggestions about the usefulness of this tool and ideas for improvement.
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