Case Studies

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traditional welded pipe manifold application
Case Study
Pump Cavitation Got You Down? One-Piece Suction Manifolds
 End-User Feedback
  • Sand dropout causes flow restrictions, and pump cavitation is common.
  • Traditional welded pipe
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2 piece repair nuts
Case Study
Why Use a Dixon 2-Piece Repair Nut Over a 1-Piece Nut?
Facts
  • The 2-piece nut costs 70% more than a 1-piece standard nut.
  • The 2-piece nut takes 1/4 of the time to install versus 1-piece nut.
  • Labor costs $90 to replac
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electric arc furnace
Case Study
Why Use a Dixon Ball-Joint Armored Hose for Water Supply & Return Lines on Electric Furnaces?
End-User Feedback

A mill’s acquisition price is only a portion of the total cost to remove and replace large-bore furnace hoses, and here are the related costs.

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one piece flange adapters
Case Study
Why Use Dixon 1-Piece Flange Adapters?
 End-User Feedback
  • A common challenge in maintaining equipment used in hydraulic fracturing operations is eliminating and p
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frac site
Case Study
Why Use Dixon Triplex and Quintuplex Manifolds on HHP Hydraulic Fracturing Pumps?
 End-User Feedback
  • Well service company maintenance personnel state that carbon steel manifolds are working okay.
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multiple connections for transferring acid
Case Study
Why Use Dixon Vent-Lock Safety Cam & Groove?
End-User Feedback
  • Both safety and maintenance personnel at well service companies have requested cam & groove fittings that relieve remaining low pressure when lever arms are o