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December 23, 2025
How a Single Valve Eliminated a Decade of Downtime

How a Single Valve Eliminated a Decade of Downtime

Frequent valve failures had become the norm for a pulp and paper mill operating under harsh, erosive conditions. Every few months meant another replacement, more downtime, and mounting costs, with no real end in sight.

R.E. Mason proposed a different path: a high-durability Vee-Ball valve designed to withstand extreme wear, even if it meant a higher upfront investment.

The decision proved transformational, delivering years of uninterrupted service and reshaping expectations for performance in abrasive applications.

Explore the full story to see how long-term thinking turned a chronic problem into a decade-long success.