Value-added services improve quality while adding efficiency and reducing costs

Custom fittings, small production run tubing assemblies, medical sub-assemblies, bagging and clean room repackaging all have important roles in process budgeting, planning and design. 

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You’re operating a pneumatic system. You’ve got pressurized air flowing through branching tubes connected by push-to-connect fittings. Everything is running like clockwork…until it’s not.

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What Are They and When Are They Needed?

Needle valves are the de facto dimmer switch of your fluidic system. These slim, tapered components of the aren’t interested in brute force or maximum flow. They’re designed for fine tuning, but instead of fine tuning the amount of power delivered to a lightbulb, they fine tune the amount of fluid delivered from one end of a fluidic system to the other.

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Keep inventory under control so you can focus on what you do best

The key to manufacturing competitiveness is taking care of valuable resources. Businesses that reduce management distractions, minimize inventory-carrying costs and focus on core competencies improve their competitive advantage. Outsourcing inventory management can be useful for achieving these goals.

Inventory management is important to any business trying to remain competitive and profitable while continuing to grow.

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Selecting the Right Inline Filter

What happens when you set out to find the right inline filter? This is tougher when looking for a miniature filter. I always think about the one I have and go looking for another just like it. What if there is no specific example to replace? Try searching for how to choose a filter using Google. Sorting through what matters and what doesn’t is a chore.

I’m going to review some tips on how to think about filter features so you end up with more filter options with less effort. 

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Check valves help protect your equipment. That is, provided the check valve is working properly. Lucky for you (and your wallet), check valves don’t die quietly. Learn the early (and late) warning signs of check valve failure, how to address them, and ways to prevent them from happening again.  

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For many flow systems, off-the-shelf tubing simply won’t suffice. Adaptable tubing, custom extrusions, and clear identification give flow systems an additional layer of control and clarity. Explore five options for customized tubing.

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Finding the right flow control components for a new project can be difficult with the variety of fittings available. Each fitting has unique features, benefits, and downsides that make them ideal for specific tasks. In this guide, we will take you through a few different types of fittings, their pros and cons, and installation.

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Discover what to consider when choosing tubing for fluidic and pneumatic systems. Learn about material compatibility, dimensions, operating parameters, flexibility, and connections. Our product specialists and account executives are here to provide expert guidance for your tubing selection.

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Medical applications require precise and safe equipment to ensure successful treatments and prevent cross-contamination. One essential component in many medical devices is the check valve, which helps to prevent backflow and maintain consistent drug volumes. However, not all check valves are created equal, and ITW Medical's BOLUSSAFE™ Check Valves offer superior performance and reliability. 
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