Challenge: Engineering for Reliable Diesel Exhaust A global diesel equipment manufacturer faced a challenge when they needed to reduce the size of a valve on a diesel exhaust system. This change necessitated sourcing smaller valves that could fit...
Name, title and how long you’ve been at Specialty Manufacturing Co. Brad Stadick, and I have been a machinist with Specialty Manufacturing for one year. Describe what your department is responsible for. What tasks are done daily? Our department is...
Challenge: Addressing fuel line backflow in industrial equipment A major industrial equipment manufacturer encountered significant challenges with fuel line backflow in their forklift tractors, prompting a search for a more effective valve solution...
Name, title and how long you’ve been at Specialty Manufacturing Co. ConnieWalerius, Quality Engineer. 19 years What is your role at the company, and what does a typical day look like for you? Quality Engineer – I support all business units for...
Name, title and how long you’ve been at Specialty Manufacturing Co. Lance Junker, Shop Supervisor, 5 months Describe what your department is responsible for. What tasks are done daily? I am part of a 17-person team consisting of CNC Specialty...
Challenge: Redesigning a Replacement Valve for Aerospace Application In response to a need within the aerospace industry, a customer needed to find an alternative source for a custom push-button relief valve used in helicopter seats. The abrupt...
Name, title and how long you’ve been at Specialty Manufacturing Co. Justin Howlett, almost five years, Lead Injection Molding Set-Up Tech. What is your role at the company, and what does a typical day look like for you? A typical day includes...
When it comes to selecting or designing a valve, selecting the right material is crucial for ensuring efficiency, longevity, and safety. Factors like operating pressure, temperature fluctuations, and fluid type all affect valve performance. If a...
Name, title and how long you’ve been at Specialty Manufacturing Co. Jolene Kohler, Buyer for Valve Division, SafeWay and Integrated Services. I’ve been at Specialty for 3 Years. What is your role at the company, and what does a typical day look...
Name, title and how long you’ve been at New Ulm Precision Tool, a division of The Specialty Manufacturing Co.? Ryan Clobes, Machinist, 17 years Describe what your department is responsible for. What tasks are done daily? Machine parts for...
Name, title and how long you’ve been at Specialty Manufacturing Co. Darrin Bergman, Integrated Services Sales Manager. I’ve been a member of the Sales Team at Specialty Manufacturing since October of 2022. What is your role at the company, and what...
Is There a Difference Between A Check Valve vs. Ball Valve? While both apply to fluid control, there are significant differences in their design and intended application. Check valves, also known as non-return or one-way valves, play a crucial role...
The Specialty Mfg Co. supplies a wide range of specialty valves to customers across various industries, and one lesser-known type that we have the capability and skill set to customize and manufacture is a cartridge check valve. Cartridge check...
Last month, The Specialty Mfg. Co. was recognized as an employee-certified Great Place To Work for the third consecutive year – a badge of validation we wear proudly as our employees are our top priority and biggest asset to the overall success of...
