QRC Valves

10/09/2026

❤️ Our thoughts are with our Gulf Coast communities as Hurricane Isaias approaches.

At QRC Valves, the safety of our customers, industry partners, and their families matters to us. We encourage everyone in the storm’s path to stay informed, follow local emergency guidance, and take the necessary precautions to keep themselves and their loved ones safe.

Please stay safe, look out for one another, and take care of your people.

From all of us at QRC Valves, we’re wishing everyone across the affected areas safety through the storm.

10/06/2026

🔧 Gate valve, globe valve, or check valve? What’s the difference?

Each type of valve serves a different purpose, and choosing the right one matters for proper flow control and system performance.

Our guide breaks down the key differences and helps explain when each valve is typically used.

👉 Read the full article:

Understanding the intricacies of valve types is crucial for downstream applications across various industries. In this article, we delve into the three primary types of valves: gate valves, globe valves, and check valves. Each valve serves distinct functions and features, making them suitable for sp...

10/02/2026

Ready when you need us. 🔧

From our warehouses to your projects, QRC Valves is here to help keep things moving.

Find your local QRC team: https://qrcvalves.com/locations

09/28/2026

🔧 Mod Squad Monday!

This 2" Class 300 gate valve was modified at our Barrie, Ontario facility with a 1/2" drain valve and tested to API 598.

Just another example of how QRC Valves can modify valves to meet specific project requirements.

Learn more about our valve modification capabilities:
qrcvalves.com/modifications

09/25/2026

Need a valve or actuator after hours? We’ve got you covered.

QRC Valves offers 24/7 emergency valve and actuator inventory support, including nights, weekends, and holidays across the U.S.

09/22/2026

🌟 Meet Our September Faces of QRC Spotlight: Erica Villarreal! 🌟

This month, we're excited to introduce Erica Villarreal from our Stafford Branch. Erica has been part of the QRC team for three years and is our Logistics Coordinator. Here's your chance to get to know the person behind the job title.

💙 What she enjoys most about QRC...
Erica says what she enjoys most is the opportunity to continuously learn and being part of a team where everyone's strengths balance each other.

📍 If you're ever in the Houston area...
Erica recommends stopping by Maggiano's Little Italy in the Galleria area.

🌱 Her advice...
"Don't forget what a blessing it is to simply be alive and healthy."

🎲 This month's "Would You Rather"...
Would you rather be able to teleport anywhere or read people's minds?

Erica's choice? Teleport! Her reason is one our Houston team can probably appreciate: "I would rather teleport to avoid the horrible Houston traffic." 😂

09/18/2026

When it comes to valve selection, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. The right choice depends on the application, operating conditions, and long-term performance requirements.

So, when should you choose a triple offset butterfly valve over a gate valve?

Our latest article breaks down the key differences in sealing, operation, cycling, temperature performance, and lifecycle considerations.

Check it out and see which valve may be the better fit for your application. 👇

When zero-leakage performance matters, choosing between a triple offset butterfly valve and a gate valve is not simply a matter of tradition. Both designs can provide reliable isolation. But as temperature, cycling frequency, installation space, and shutoff requirements become more demanding, the di...

09/16/2026

💙 Proud to walk for a great cause!

Our QRC Valves team came together in Houston this past weekend for the St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer, supporting the incredible mission of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

So proud of our team, family, and friends who showed up and represented QRC! And we had to do it in our custom QRC x St. Jude shirts. 💙👕

09/14/2026

🔧 Mod Squad Monday! 🔧

Another custom valve modification from our Barrie, Ontario facility!

This 3" 150 # DSI gate valve was modified with a 1/2" drain at “A” to meet our customer’s specific application requirements.

Need a valve modified for your application? We’ve got you covered! 👏

Learn more about our valve modifications at qrcvalves.com/modifications

09/11/2026

Today, we remember September 11, 2001, and the innocent lives lost that day.

We honor the victims, their families, the first responders, and all those who demonstrated extraordinary courage and selflessness in the days that followed.

We will never forget.