Get the Lead Out: Last-Minute Checklist
Get the Lead Out: Last-Minute Checklist The Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act went into effect on Jan. 4, 2014. Because of its corrosion-resistant nature, lead has been used in piping, fittings, couplings, and water faucets and fixtures since the Roman Empire....
Taking Control of Fluid Flow Is an Open-and-Shut Case
Macomb experts know that pipe systems aren't just about carrying fluids and gases — they are a means of controlling and delivering a flow that meets the needs of multiple complex processes and operations. Valves are the essential components that regulate that flow. If...
40 Years and Counting: Experience Counts in the PVF Industry
How long do you have to work in an industry before you're considered a true veteran in your field? Five years? Ten? At The Macomb Group, our veterans have made pipe, valves, and fittings into a lifelong career. In this issue of the Macomb Pipeline, we celebrate three...
Chuck’s Quick Tip: Find the Perfect Gasket for Safety’s Sake
“Gaskets aren't sexy,” says Dan Titus, the “Gasket Whisperer” at Flexitallic, a partner of The Macomb Group. Dan says that gaskets are often an afterthought in pipe system designs. However, selecting the right gasket for a job is critical. “What keeps me awake at...
Chuck’s Quick Tip: Why Steam Traps? And Which Type Do I Need?
No steam system is complete without that crucial component: the steam trap (or simply “trap”). This is the most important link in the condensate loop because it connects steam usage with condensate return. A steam trap quite literally purges condensate as well as air...
