Blog Category: Valves

Selecting Fluid Control Valves for Car Wash Systems

  Automated car wash systems require precise dosing and flow control to operate efficiently. Using the right fluid control valve is the key to achieving precision and optimal performance. For OEMs and operators/maintenance professionals,...

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Laser Marking Solutions for the Valve Industry

Laser Marking Solutions for the Valve Industry

Laser marking stands out as a superior solution for valve industry needs, offering a range of advantages, including branding, identification codes, warning labels, and user instructions. Unlike traditional marking techniques such as pad printing,...

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Custom Valve Streamlines Customer Assembly

Custom Valve Streamlines Customer Assembly

Challenge: Streamline Operations and Enhance Efficiency Holiday House Distributing, North America’s leading distributor of office coffee service (OSC), water, and vending parts faced inefficiencies while integrating The Specialty Mfg. Co’s stock...

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Custom Solutions for Backflow Prevention

Custom Solutions for Backflow Prevention

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...

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Case Study: Push-button Relief Valve

Case Study: Push-button Relief Valve

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...

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Product Spotlight: Cartridge Check Valves

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...

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Where Dental Valves Are Used

Where Dental Valves Are Used

If you look at a dentist or dental hygienist’s patient workspace, you will find various components and tools. From HVEs with suction tubes to hand held scrapers and probes. Most of what you see relies on some form of valve to control the flow of...

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Valves for Food Handling

Valves for Food Handling

In the food and beverage industry, all process and automation components must be built to withstand continuous use and stress in a variety of conditions. This is especially true for Valves. Typically, valves are needed to control the flow of media....

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New nylon suction strainers are available immediately. Suction strainers provide protection in liquid or air applications by trapping debris before it can enter and damage downstream system components. Many popular sizes can ship next day. Specialty Manufacturing Company suction strainers – also commonly referred to as sump strainers – feature type 304 stainless steel mesh sizes from 4 to 100 with a 1/8″ to 3″ Nylon NPT base. These strainers are rated for continuous use up to 200°F, and custom mesh sizes are available. CAD models and product drawings for the complete offering.