TYPES OF EXPANSION JOINTS
The last newsletter discussed how differential thermal expansion in fixed tubesheet exchangers might require an expansion joint. Two types of expansion joints are commonly used in exchangers: flanged and flued…
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#MetalMarketUpdate – AUGUST 2025
The ISM Manufacturing PMI was 48 percent in July, a 1-percentage point decrease compared to the 49 percent recorded in June. The overall economy continued in expansion for the 63rd…
Ward Vessel & Exchanger: Beyond the Blueprint: Prioritizing People and Progress through Innovation.
Here’s the link to the story as published by Heat Exchanger World (HEW-Cover-Story_December_2023.pdf (heat-exchanger-world.com). As a manufacturer specializing in industrial heat transfer equipment, Ward Vessel & Exchanger is dedicated to…
The Importance of Materials Segregation
Process Industry Experts Share their Fabrication Pain Points Materials segregation is a topic that is often overlooked in industry, discussions that get brushed under the rug in lieu of more…
#MetalMarketUpdate – April ’21 Newsletter
The March ISM Manufacturing Index (PMI) jumped to a 64.7 reading, the highest level since December of 1983. Besting February’s 60.8 mark, March’s report indicated that 17 of the 18 industries…
#MetalMarketUpdate – January ’21 Newsletter
The ISM Manufacturing Index (PMI) increased to 60.7 in December, a measured increase from November’s 57.5 reading and extending the overall expansion in the economy to the 8th consecutive month. This was the fastest pace of…
