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Water Hammer: The True Cost

Last Modified on April 9, 2026 9:02 pm

Close-up detail of a GLC check valve body.

You’ve heard us mention water hammer before, and this won’t be the last time. We thought it was about time, though, for an in-depth look at the risks and problems of water hammer vs. the time and effort involved in preventing it. For some time, water hammer was thought of as an unavoidable problem: irregularities… Read More

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Cleaner Energy: Looking to the Future

Last Modified on April 9, 2026 9:02 pm

Close-up detail of a GLC check valve body.

One of the fastest-growing energy segments in the world is natural gas. The combination of a drive for cleaner energy options and the goal of North American energy independence means that the natural gas industry will only continue to grow moving forward. Extractors long ago realized that traditional transportation options of natural gas, like tankers… Read More

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Say Hello to DFT Inc. at Valve World Expo and Power-Gen!

Last Modified on April 9, 2026 9:02 pm

Close-up detail of a GLC check valve body.

DFT Inc. is pleased and excited to announce our upcoming attendance at two of the foremost trade shows in the country and the world. We will be in Dusseldorf, Germany for Valve World Expo 2012 from November 27th – 29th, returning back to the USA in time for Power-Gen in Orlando, FL from December 11th… Read More

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DFT Inc.’s Pulp and Paper Check Valves: Write On!

Last Modified on April 9, 2026 9:02 pm

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If you think of paper manufacturing (and its raw material, wood pulp), you probably think of trees, huge mills, and giant rollers. Water and liquid chemical delivery systems might not be the first things that come to mind. Both, however, comprise important steps in both pulp and paper production. Quick explanation: wood pulp is made… Read More

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Desalinization: The Fresh Water Revolution

Last Modified on April 9, 2026 9:02 pm

Close-up detail of a GLC check valve body.

As worldwide economies continue to grow and globalization increases, the same issues as always arise. Growing, wealthier populations need more food, more shelter, and definitely more fresh water. Many such places, like those in the Middle East or Africa, have little access to fresh water, instead relying on ever-depleting sources like ground water.

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