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The Hidden Cost of a Leaky Valve

Posted by Kelly Howe

Mar 14, 2017 9:00:00 AM

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Topics: humphrey products, Humphrey, valve, leaky valve, hidden costs

Humphrey iDP - Inert Valves for Aggressive Media

Posted by Kelly Howe

Aug 18, 2016 9:00:00 AM

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New from Humphrey, the iDP Series of inert Diaphragm Poppet valves contain features ideal for hazardous liquid applications.  iDP valves are constructed with material suitable for bodily fluids, aggressive chemicals & cleaning fluids and elevated liquid temperatures.  The engineered diaphragm feature isolates the liquid media from the solenoid element ensuring long life and sustained performance.

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Topics: humphrey products, iDP Series

Humphrey - Medical Device Manufacturing Standards

Posted by Kelly Howe

Jul 12, 2016 9:00:00 AM

This post is brought to you by Humphrey Products.

 If your company produces medical devices, contract manufacturers can provide flexibility, expertise, and experience. Choosing contract manufacturers who are certified can offer an array of benefits: 

  • Access to growing markets around the world
  • Demonstrable commitment to efficient, safe processes
  • Protection against audits and litigation
  • Marketable dedication to quality
    The question? Which standards are relevant, and what certifications to look for.

Read on to discover the requirements and applications of the medical device industry’s manufacturing standards.

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Topics: humphrey products, Humphrey, medical, medical industry

What are the Benefits of a Latching Solenoid Valve?

Posted by Kelly Howe

Apr 30, 2015 9:08:38 AM

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Are power consumption, coil heating, and extended cycle times, issues in your application? A Latching Solenoid Valve could be your solution.

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Topics: humphrey products, Benefits, latching solenoid valve

Why is Friction Important to Proportional Valves?

Posted by Kelly Howe

Apr 14, 2015 9:00:00 AM

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Proportional valves respond to variations in current applied to the solenoid by delivering a corresponding variable flow output. They are becoming a popular choice for machine and device builders desiring more flexibility in flow or pressure output from a PLC based on the conditions of the machine or making the machine "more flexible for the customers automation needs.”

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Topics: humphrey products, Proportional valve, friction

Humphrey Products- Use Caution in Sizing Proportional Valves

Posted by Kelly Howe

Nov 13, 2014 9:00:00 AM

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In the pneumatic valve world, we often oversize valves for applications. Many times we size the valve strictly off of the port size that the customer wants to use, which can make the valve significantly higher in flow than is needed. This is not generally a problem in industrial applications as actuators can easily be slowed down using flow controls and the oversize situation will never be noticed.

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Topics: humphrey products, Proportional valve

Humphrey Products Custom Manifolds Improves Carbon Sulfur Determinator

Posted by Kelly Howe

Oct 8, 2014 9:30:00 AM

Engineering Solution - This post is brought to you by Humphrey Products.

Humphrey Products has a Carbon /Sulfur Determinator that improved preformance and reduced costs by using smaller custom manifold.

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Topics: engineered solutions, humphrey products, Pneumatic Valve

Humphrey Products Introduces the New PC10 in Their ProControl Series

Posted by Kelly Howe

Sep 23, 2014 9:30:00 AM

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Topics: humphrey products, ProControl Series, PC10

Custom Valve Assembly for Ultrasonic Welding by Humphrey Products

Posted by Kelly Howe

Sep 16, 2014 9:00:00 AM

Engineering Solution - This post is brought to you by Humphrey Products.

Ultrasonic welding is a method of joining two nonferrous metal pieces using high frequency acoustic vibrations to create a strong metallurgical bond without heat, solder or flux.

The high power vibrations are transmitted through a specially designed velocity transformer called a “horn” to the clamped workpiece. The vibrations disrupt the oxide layer at the mating surface causing the metal atoms to diffuse from one piece to the other. This creates a cross-linking that produces a true bond.

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Topics: engineered solutions, humphrey products, Pneumatic Valve

Humphrey Products Beverage Valve Reduced Costs & Improved Performance

Posted by Kelly Howe

Sep 2, 2014 9:30:00 AM

Engineering Solution - This post is brought to you by Humphrey Products.

Humphrey Products custom valve reduces costs and improved preformance of beverage dispensing Equipment.

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Topics: engineered solutions, humphrey products, Pneumatic Valve