RPTFE, TFM 4215, PPL, PEEK or metal seat - which is right for your steam ball valve? Learn how to select the proper seat material based on steam temperature, pressure, differential pressure and operating conditions.

Choosing between PTFE, PFA and FEP lining? Learn how these materials differ in chemical resistance, temperature capability and service conditions, and how to select the right lined ball or butterfly valve for your application.

L-port or T-port 3-way ball valve? Learn the key differences in flow patterns, applications, and selection to choose the right valve for your piping system.

SLVCN will participate in CAOG 2026 in Aktau, Kazakhstan, from September 17 to 19, 2026. Visit us at Booth A22 to discuss ball valve solutions for oil & gas, pipeline, petrochemical, LNG and energy applications.

SLVCN supplied Duplex 2205 pneumatic butterfly valves, CPVC butterfly valves and other valve solutions for a seawater treatment system used by a large-scale salmon farming company in Japan.

When selecting an automated valve for an industrial pipeline system, many engineers and buyers compare pneumatic butterfly valves and pneumatic ball valves.Both valves use quarter-turn operation and can be equipped with pneumatic actuators for automatic on/off control. However, their different desig