What is a Pressure Snubber? A pressure snubber is a device used to protect pressure gauges, sensors, and transmitters. As an example, they protect from sudden pressure spikes, pulsations, or surges that could damage the equipment or make pressure readings unreliable. How do Pressure Snubbers work? They work by evening out pressure fluctuations. It typically […]

What are Isolation Pads? Isolation pads are materials or devices used to dampen or isolate vibrations and shock from machinery, instrumentation, or sensitive equipment. Their primary purpose is to protect both the equipment and the surrounding structures from vibrations, noise, and mechanical shock that might impact performance, safety, or longevity. Most pads are used in […]

What is Water Hammer and What Causes It? Water hammer is a phenomenon that occurs in plumbing and piping systems when the flow of water is suddenly stopped or changed, causing a shockwave to travel through the pipes. The sudden change in pressure results from the abrupt stopping of water moving at high speed, creating […]

What is a Valve? Before diving into valve sizing an understanding of what valves are is needed. A valve is a mechanical device that controls the flow of a liquid, gas, or slurry through a systematic passageway such as pipes. A valve achieves control by stopping, varying, or starting the fluid flow, controlling the direction […]