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January 5, 2022

Air Blow Check Valves for Product and CIP Line Evacuation

The TOP-FLO® 62-174R Air Blow Check Valves are designed to evacuate lines of product or CIP solution and for...
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December 8, 2021

A Simple Solution for Air Removal in Sanitary Process Systems

The TOP-FLO® 60ARV air relief valve is a great way to evacuate air from your system without risking product...
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November 9, 2021

Pump Seals in Brewery Process Applications

The recent surge in growth of the Craft Brewing industry has brought about many new opportunities. It has also...
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October 14, 2021

Step-by-Step Guide to Setting the Drive Collar on a TOP-FLO® C-Series Pump

Step 1: Before beginning, follow your company’s lock-out/tag-out procedure. Wear proper PPE. Reference the Steel & O’Brien maintenance manual online...
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September 8, 2021

Pump Selection Made Simple: What You Absolutely Need to Know

Steel & O’Brien utilizes several tools which assist us in selecting and sizing the correct pump for a specific...
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August 13, 2021

Determining the Proper Actuator for Your System

When you need a complete valve and actuator assembly, many actuators are already matched to the valve you’re looking...
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July 30, 2021

Sanitary Ball Check Valves: What They Are and How They Operate

TOP-FLO® Ball-type check valves are one of the styles of check valves used for low viscosity fluid backflow prevention...
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June 2, 2021

How to Assemble a Centrifugal Pump: Step-by-Step Guide

Are you struggling with centrifugal pump assembly? You’re not alone. In this video, we’ll walk you through the full...
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April 5, 2021

Hygienic Valve Considerations For Compendial Water Systems

Typical system operating parameters: Temperature:       68º F – 185º F (20º C – 85º C) Pressure:   ...
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March 31, 2021

Prevent Equipment Damage with the TOP-FLO® DCX3 Adjustable Relief Valve

The TOP-FLO® DCX3 adjustable relief valve is an innovative solution for protecting piping and equipment from damage due to...
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March 29, 2021

Diaphragm Valve Manual Bonnet Selection

Steel & O’Brien manual bonnet assemblies follow the same time-tested and field verified performance from the start of product...
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March 15, 2021

Clean-in-Place Made Simple: Pumps You Can Rely On

Steel & O’Brien has centrifugal pumps that are in demand! The brewery industry knows that these TOP-FLO® pumps have...
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