Avoid Spills with Dixon ADS Systems Posted by Dalton Turner on Oct 27, 2021 10:30:00 AM Tweet Overfill prevention should be a top focus in liquid transfer applications. Obviously, the risks of an overfill vary considerably depending on the media, but any overfill costs money and effort to clean up, especially when nearby equipment is…
Proper NPT Threads Installation Posted by Melanie Vanderlaan on Jan 25, 2023 10:15:00 AM Tweet HistoryThe onset of the industrial revolution increased the need for the standardization of screw threads. As new manufacturing processes emerged it became obvious just how many different types of threads existed. This caused compatibility issues between different manufacturers and users….
Basics of Compression Fittings Posted by Melanie Vanderlaan on Apr 5, 2023 10:30:00 AM Tweet In previous Dixon® blog posts, we have discussed pipe flanges, swivel joints, dry disconnects, cam & groove couplings, and more. Now it is time to look at a different type of connection: compression fittings.
Dixon’s Value Proposition Posted by Scott Jones on May 12, 2021 10:30:00 AM Tweet There is a sign hanging at my local barbershop. It reads, “We give three kinds of haircuts here: good, fast, and cheap. If it is fast and cheap, it won’t be good. If it is good and cheap, it won’t be…
Understanding Natural Gas, Liquified Natural Gas & Natural Gas Liquids Posted by Dalton Turner on Jan 5, 2022 10:30:00 AM Tweet When you think of natural gas, you may envision something like your gas cooking range or the butane inside a lighter. Even with natural gas being a pivotal part of the U.S. energy sector,…
What is the U.S. Transportation Sector? Posted by Amy Huckaba on Jun 10, 2020 5:30:00 PM Tweet The transportation sector includes companies that move people, products, and other goods across the United States to various destinations, and it takes millions of workers to make it all possible. Several specific sub-sectors are included in the transportation…
Bakken Region Extreme Weather Challenges and Solutions Posted by Amy Huckaba on Nov 27, 2019 12:30:00 PM Tweet The Bakken Region, home to one of the largest contiguous deposits of oil and natural gas in North America, is no stranger to extreme weather, easily dropping to sub-zero temperatures in winter and rising to over 100°F…
Bellows Seal Valves: A Primer Posted by Joe Sugarman on Mar 17, 2021 10:00:00 AM Tweet When it’s critically important to keep a gas or liquid inside a system, consider a bellows seal valve. Bellows seal valves incorporate a cylindrical metal tube that expands and contracts like an accordion to create a hermetically sealed closure…
Make Sure Products are Compatible Before Using In Service Posted by Phil Kimble on Sep 19, 2018 3:00:00 PM Tweet At a waste-to-energy facility, part of the operating procedure is to periodically dislodge the buildup of ash that collects on the internal walls of the scrubbers (air cleaners) so that it can be removed for…
LNG – Precision Manufacturing to Meet Safety Needs Posted by Sean Andersen on Dec 27, 2017 11:15:00 AM Tweet Over the past decade, several companies have established themselves as international experts in the design and functionality of the various components that make up LNG transport systems: Dry cryogenic couplings: Dixon and MannTek Cryogenic breakaway couplings…