Every valve company claims to have the best valve for certain applications. There are many specialized applications such as turbine bypass with unique requirements to mitigate noise while enduring cycling and temperature swings. Most end users want the valve with the lowest total cost of ownership (true cost), however system suppliers incorporating valves in the sales offerings have been more influenced by price. With the data analytics available today and pressure on system suppliers to provide the lowest true cost, attitudes are changing.
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