Butterfly Valves Education and Training
Keep your butterfly valves running properly by training your employees on their operation
High-pressure butterfly valves are a pretty simple piece of machinery, but if not maintained or used properly they can cause serious issues. Training your employees in the proper installation, care and maintenance of butterfly valves is the key to preventing accidents. Save lives and your bottom line by training your workforce.Get butterfly valve information from several sources online. If you don't already have a manufacturer that supplies your valves, look for one that will provide training and assistance. If your current manufacturer isn't much of a help, don't fret. There are many other educational opportunities for you to utilize. Start by:
1. Contacting valve manufacturers to find out what resources they offer.
2. Joining associations to find butterfly valves education and training opportunities.
3. Hiring a professional organization to train your employees.
Get information from butterfly valve manufacturers
Some of your fastest and most reliable butterfly valve training can come directly from the source. Ask the manufacturer of your valves if they offer any training materials. Some even provide on-site training and refresher courses.
Try: Milliken Valve Company offers online access to their high pressure butterfly valves' operations and maintenance manuals which can be a valuable educational tool when working with butterfly valves in general. XOMOX Corporation has complete descriptions including specs, operating torques, flow characteristics, temperature charts and more for their butterfly valve products.
Join an industrial or engineering organization to gain access to tons of butterfly valve resources
Network with others who use butterfly valves to gain valuable insight into their workings and flaws. Get tips from organizations that have good valve retention and find out about the latest butterfly valve news and trends.
Try: The National Association of Manufacturers is a great organization to join with a membership that includes small and medium manufacturers, multinational firms and 350 other associations. Joining the National Society of Professional Engineers allows you access to federal, state and local groups that share your interests and involvements.
Hire a qualified company to train employees about industrial butterfly valves
Training all employees that will be working with butterfly valves is very important for their safety and your bottom line. Keep your equipment running smoothly, and make sure your employees stay safe by hiring a company or educational facility to train them in the proper operations of butterfly valves.
Try: The Petroleum Training Institute offers courses to the oil and gas industries. Their Modern Valve Technology Course has an overview of valves and functions and includes information about the Butterfly Valve. Emerson Process Management offers control valve training in many areas including operations and maintenance.
- Because a high performance butterfly valve handles thousands of pressure of liquids or gas each day, it's important to make sure it is working properly. A person that is highly trained in proper maintenance and safety should check valves regularly.
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