Blog Category: Valves

Try Our New Check Valve Tutorial

Specialty Mfg. is a trusted source for standard check valves, for custom work involving basic valve modifications, and for fully custom fluid-control solutions. Check valves, also known as back-flow valves, are used in an endless number of...

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A Case for Valve Customization

When Holiday House Distributing, the largest distributor of OCS, water and vending parts in North America, needed a modification to a ball valve design, there was no question that it would ask The Specialty Manufacturing Co. (SMC) to create it....

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The Material Importance of Fit, Form and Function

Today’s smaller and lighter automotive engines achieve greater speed than their predecessors while consuming less fuel. The simultaneous reduction of emissions and increased miles per gallon (MPG) figures testify to how truly efficient these...

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Value-Added Engineering Is a Specialty Effort

Value-added engineering simply means just that. It enhances and customizes a standard solution so that it works better; offers cost, reliability and performance benefits; or uniquely solves a long-standing challenge. Providing value-added...

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A Shared Philosophy Ensures Repeat Business

When Holiday House Distributing, the largest distributor of OCS, water and vending parts in North America, needed a modification to a ball valve design, there was no question that it would ask The Specialty Manufacturing Co. (SMC) to create it....

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Designing Customized Plastic Check Valve

Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) of all sizes turn to specialized companies to address unique problems with using standard types of components. This is particularly important if the company is known for its innovations in product development...

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The Importance of Check Valve Applications

The Importance of Check Valve Applications

Small parts are the most important components for fuel systems, especially when space is at a premium and you need a metal or plastic check valve that perfectly fits your needs. Often, companies specializing applications such as water methanol...

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Chlorine Dispensers for Safe Water: Scaling for Results

A chlorine dispenser situated at the point of water collection is being piloted in Kenya and has been well received by communities, with a 69% take-up rate. Identifying how to scale up this approach could drastically alter the rural water landscape...

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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.