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Understanding Natural Gas Meter Bars

Understanding Natural Gas Meter Bars

Many people in North America rely on natural gas to cook, clean, and heat their home. As a staple to our everyday life, the natural gas meter set helps distribute this resource to the structure. The meter set is made of many parts but, when it comes to servicing the meter itself, the meter bar plays a crucial role.

Evolution of A.Y. McDonald Zinc Coatings

Evolution of A.Y. McDonald Zinc Coatings

In general, a coating is defined as a thin layer or covering. In the natural gas industry, the application of coatings on the parts that make up the natural gas meter set is an efficient way of reducing the effects of corrosion on the material.

Natural Gas Meter Sets

Natural Gas Meter Sets

The natural gas meter set includes many parts that work together to safely deliver and measure natural gas to a structure. This can include the meter, valves, fittings, a meter bar or valve, a regulator, and the accessories that complete the set. Natural gas meter sets bring safety, convenience, and consistency to any application.

Tap Options on Natural Gas Valves

Tap Options on Natural Gas Valves

Valves are very important devices that control and direct the flow of liquids and gases by opening and closing various passageways. While there are many valve designs, the ball valve is the most popular member of the quarter-turn valve family.

A.Y. McDonald’s Industry Participation

A.Y. McDonald’s Industry Participation

A.Y. McDonald’s commitment to providing top quality water works, pump, plumbing, and natural gas parts means our company also places great importance on following, respecting, and promoting the standards, organizations, associations, and committees that make up the industries we serve.

NPT vs. ANPT Threads

NPT vs. ANPT Threads

The purpose of the natural gas meter set is to help provide a home or building access to this resource in a safe an efficient manner.

Hydrogen Takes the Front Seat

Hydrogen Takes the Front Seat

Natural gas is made up of carbon and hydrogen and serves a wide variety of residential, commercial, and industrial applications.

Natural Gas Fast Facts

Natural Gas Fast Facts

Throughout history, natural gas has held many uses; as an ingredient in the production of common products (paints, fertilizers, plastics, medicines), a fuel for vehicles, and the energy source powering appliances within a home.

Natural Gas Meter Set Regulators

Natural Gas Meter Set Regulators

From the well to the processing plant and the compressor station to the house; the act of getting natural gas from its starting point all the way to the consumer is a long and precise process.