October 19, 2026

What Is a Traveling Water Screen? Benefits and Selection Tips for Cooling Towers

Editor’s note: This post was originally published in May 2023 and has been updated for accuracy and relevance. Traveling water screens, also known as traveling sump screens, help industrial facilities manage debris in cooling tower systems while reducing routine maintenance labor and costs. Unlike static water screens, which typically require […]
October 8, 2026

Proven Ways to Prevent Cooling Tower Damage with Vari-Flow Valves

Editor’s note: This post was originally published on 2/24/2023, and has been updated for accuracy and relevance. How Do Traveling Cooling Tower Screens Protect Pumps? Traveling cooling tower valves and screens protect industrial pumps by capturing leaves, sticks, and debris before it reaches critical components. Keeping debris out of the […]
September 25, 2026
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Maintenance on Cooling Tower Valves: How to Optimize Performance in Your Cooling Tower with Vari-Flow Valves

Editor’s note: This post was originally published on 4/12/23 has been updated for accuracy and relevance. Vari-Flow cooling tower valves use an internal guide system that supports the valve stem and disc through their full range of travel, reducing the turbulence-driven chatter that wears out conventional distribution valves. The result […]
September 24, 2026

What are the Benefits of a Traveling Water Screen? 3 Ways Vari-Flow Can Save You Time and Money

Editor’s note: This post was originally published on 3/31/2023 and has been updated for accuracy and relevance. A traveling water screen continuously removes debris from cooling tower basin water before it can circulate through the system. This protects pumps, valves, and heat exchangers from wear, reduces the labor and chemical […]
September 22, 2026
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Industrial Cooling Tower Screen Repair: Reducing Maintenance Costs

Editor’s note: This post was originally published on 04/23/2023, and has been updated for accuracy and relevance. Cooling tower screen damage is one of the most preventable causes of costly downtime for an industrial facility. A full cooling tower replacement can run $125,000 or more. Vari-Flow traveling sump screens reduce […]