A Legacy Built by Solving Customers’ Toughest Challenges

Crane’s journey has been defined by its commitment to engineering precision and customer-driven innovation. From its early contributions since 1855, to railroad infrastructure to its pivotal role in wartime manufacturing, Crane has consistently delivered solutions that shape the backbone of modern industry.

Crane’s TP410: Your Essential Handbook for Fluid System Design

One of Crane’s most enduring contributions is Technical Paper 410 (TP410)—a foundational resource first published in 1942 that remains the guide to fluid dynamics in industrial systems. It provides the theoretical and practical tools needed to design efficient piping systems, calculate pressure drops, and select appropriate components for complex industrial applications. TP410 is widely respected for its comprehensive approach to fluid flow through valves, pipes, pumps, and fittings, and is used by engineers, technicians, and educators worldwide. The book is available in both metric and imperial versions.

In the 21st century, as the global industrial base continues to expand, fluid handling remains central to increasingly complex processes and applications. Today, nearly every conceivable fluid is transported through piping systems—whether in production, processing, transportation, or utilization. Emerging technologies now demand the handling of heat-transfer fluids from solar plants, mineral slurries, and chemical compounds under extreme pressures and temperatures.

Crane’s TP410’s Modern Evolution

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In today’s industrial landscape, fluid handling is more critical than ever. From solar thermal plants to high-pressure chemical processes, engineers face increasingly complex challenges.

Over the decades, Crane has significantly enhanced TP410 to reflect the demands of modern engineering and the current edition includes a chapter on heat transfer, expanded coverage of pumps, control valves, flow meters, and a variety of valve and fitting types, as well as a detailed flow theory, pressure loss formulae, and essential engineering data. These contents ensure TP410 remains not just a historical artifact, but a living resource that evolves with the industry.

INNOVATING FOR TOMORROW

Crane’s 170th anniversary is more than a celebration— as the company continues to innovate and expand, TP410 stands as a testament to Crane’s enduring influence on the science of fluid flow and its commitment to empowering engineers across generations. Expect more from us, visit www.TP410.com.

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