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October 31, 2022

View product flow through your process lines simply and quickly

Sight glass, acrylic spools, or viewing glass – whatever term you prefer – the value of seeing inside your...
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TOP-FLO® TF-C Series Pump
August 24, 2022

Need a Sanitary Pump Fast? Let Us Help!

To meet your tight deadlines, Steel & O’Brien offers a broad selection of centrifugal pumps in our TOP-FLO® Ready-To-Go...
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April 20, 2022

These Valves Are Authorized To Display The 3-A Symbol

Whether you are stopping or diverting flow in your process system, the Definox Single Seat Valves offer a flexible...
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March 2, 2022

Sometimes requirements change

Sometimes requirements change and it becomes necessary to replace an existing TOP-FLO® manual process valve with an automated on/off or control...
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February 9, 2022

A Good Alternative To More Expensive Valves

Premium manual butterfly valves are a good alternative to more expensive valves for use with fluids that are not intended...
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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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