What causes machine failures? This is ideal to know, including preventative measures, in order to effectively manufacture goods. Machine failure has always been an accepted aspect or part of life for OEMs and manufacturers since the Industrial Revolution. There are many reasons why machines fail, with or without warning, and it is sometimes not easy […]
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How does the slenderness ratio play a factor in causing springs to buckle? It’s all explained here. Compression springs can come under more stress than they are primarily designed to handle. When this happens, it increases the spring’s risk of buckling via lack of proper performance and instability. Therefore, you need to ensure that buckling […]
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What’s the role of the compressibility factor? It’s ideal to gain a better understanding of this and how essential it is. Read on. Oil and gas compressibility always plays a crucial role in material balance calculations, reservoir simulation, the breakdown of well test evaluation, and the design of high-pressure surface equipment, especially for systems set […]
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Why is a plastic injection molding machine important? There are many reasons, which is why it’s also crucial to fully understand the process. Read on. Plastics remain one of the most commonly used formable materials worldwide. The global plastics industry was birthed in 1907 when Bakelite – i.e., the first synthetic or thermosetting plastic – […]
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The flow rate in the oil and gas industry is extremely important to understand, especially knowing how to properly calculate it. Read this guide for more information. The oil and gas industry is a major commercial enterprise in the energy market and always plays a highly influential role in the global economy. It is the […]
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Understanding how to create the perfect gasket design isn’t complicated at all. But it’s always helpful to learn the tips and tricks. Read on. Gaskets are uncomplicated but highly essential elements used extensively in industrial systems. They work as seals between components of mechanical assemblies, compressors, and pipes. Even though it is important to tightly […]
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There are many different compressor valve types each with a unique design and purpose. Let’s learn more about them and other related valves. Compressors are devices that develop potential energy stored within pressurized gas from fluid or electricity. They work by moving gas, liquid, or air through a machine’s components. Compressors generally have cylinder chambers […]
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Thermoplastic PEEK is included in a variety of specific products and industries. Why is it so important? Read further to find all the details you should know. PEEK is the common name for Polyetheretherketone and refers to a semi-crystalline organic polymer. This type of thermoplastic is highly stable which makes it far superior to many […]
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What’s the purpose of heat treating springs exactly? This is an important process that should be understood accurately. Read on. Raw spring materials have to go through multiple steps in order to bring them to a satisfactory and finished product. One of these steps is heat treatment. The spring manufacturer puts the last touches on […]
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It’s always ideal to understand the common injection molding defects to avoid or fix. Learn from this helpful guide below. Injection molding defects happen, even to the most knowledgeable and experienced operators today. Molding defects are not purely symptomatic of inattention or inexperience as several factors can contribute significantly to them. But they usually occur […]
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Metallic Plates
KB Delta manufactures and stocks a complete range of metallic compressor valve plates and rings for the natural gas, refrigeration and P.E.T. industries.
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Thermoplastic Plates
Our specialized precision tooling and proprietary lapping process gives our customers the highest quality thermoplastic plates and rings in the industry.
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Springs
We manufacture our own springs and stock over 2 million springs for a variety of OEM spring styles, forms and materials.
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Peripheral Valve Internals
KB Delta offers one of the most complete lines of valve internals in the industry. All of our parts are manufactured to OEM Standards in performance and efficiency.
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Complete Valve Repair Kits
KB Delta offers a full line of valve repair kits for all the major reciprocating compressor manufacturers.
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P.E.T. Compressor Parts
KB Delta specializes in manufacturing compressor valve parts for high pressure air compressors used in the P.E.T. plastic bottle manufacturing industry.