Jun 28, 2013
MRC take over Texas flow control business
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Jun 28, 2013
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International company AGC Chemicals has added two new lines of fluoroelastomers that it says can benefit moulded and extruded components used in extreme conditions such as heat, steam and corrosive materials.
The Aflas 100 and 150 series are copolymers of tetrafluoroethylene and propylene, a combination AGC says uses unique properties not found in conventional fluoroelastomers.
It... [Read More]
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Jun 27, 2013
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O-ring seals from DuPont Kalrez have been certified under Total GS EP PVV 142 – the industry standard for sealing products supplied for use with piping, valves and vessels.
The Kalrez 0090 perfluoroelastomer seals, available from sealing company Dichtomatik, provide resistance to rapid gas decompression (RGD), in addition to chemical resistance for use within harsh... [Read More]
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Jun 27, 2013
Pumps
MZT Pumpi, a manufacturer of industrial pumps for liquid handling, has delivered specially designed centrifugal pumps to the Al Qaim cement plant in Iraq.
Intended for transport of thermal oil with operational fluid temperature of 250°C, the end suction centrifugal pumps type SCP with motors were designed and manufactured for the needs of the facility.
The order included... [Read More]
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Jun 27, 2013
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Technology solutions provider FMC Technologies has received an order from Total Upstream Nigeria for subsea equipment for the Egina field, with an estimated value of $1.2 billion (€900 million).
The Egina field is located in Block OML 130 offshore Nigeria. FMC's scope of supply includes subsea trees and wellheads, manifolds, installation tooling, flowline connection... [Read More]
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Jun 27, 2013
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Voith has delivered 36 fluid couplings that, starting in 2014, will be used in the drives of 16 Beumer Group-supplied belt conveyors at an iron ore distribution centre in Malaysia.
Voith says the fluid couplings protect the components in belt conveyor systems, increasing their availability. They are applied to drives ranging in powers from 200-800kW and will softly start... [Read More]
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Jun 27, 2013
Valves
Bürkert Fluid Control Systems has added three new models to its 8691 range of valve control heads, suitable for the food and beverage and pharmaceutical industries.
The 8691, 8685 and 8695 fit with a wider range of valves, thanks to model-specific adapter kits, while offering the same connectivity and functionality as the original model.
The smart valve control heads... [Read More]
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Jun 27, 2013
Pumps
White Knight Fluid Handling has developed two new air-operated double-diaphragm (AODD) pumps, suitable for handling viscous fluids such as food-based products, cosmetics and slurries containing solid materials.
The PSD08 and PSD16 models can achieve up to 63 litres per minute (lpm) and 142 lpm flow rates respectively, while minimising air consumption and operational noise.
The... [Read More]
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Jun 27, 2013
Pumps
Mouvex, a manufacturer of positive displacement pumps, vane compressors, screw compressors and hydraulic coolers, has upgraded its A Series eccentric disc pumps.
Mouvex has incorporated a variety of upgrades to the pumps to meet growing global demand, including the implementation of ISO PN16/ANSI 150 flanges. The maximum differential pressure has also been doubled from... [Read More]
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Jun 27, 2013
Level Monitors
When selecting a float switch for a liquid level sensing application, a number of factors need to be considered, including float switch and gasket materials, physical arrangement, electrical ratings and cable type, says Simon Dear of Cynergy3 Components.
Many industrial processes require devices that are able to sense the level of liquid stored within various types of... [Read More]
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Jun 21, 2013
Pumps
Quattroflow, a brand of displacement quaternary diaphragm pumps, has introduced a new series of pump to its family of biotech and pharmaceutical units.
The 5050 series of Quaternary Diaphragm Pump provides multi-option installation flexibility and a compact design. The unit is drainable and easy to clean, and includes multi-directional pump-head connections and positioning.
It... [Read More]
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Jun 21, 2013
Pumps
Japan-based Torishima Pump has acquired a 50% interest stake in US rotating machinery manufacturer Fluid Equipment Development Co. (Fedco)
Fedco designs and manufactures fluid machinery for the energy recovery market, such as turbochargers and pumps, especially suited to the RO process in the desalination system.
The two companies established a joint venture branded... [Read More]
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Jun 17, 2013
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Yokogawa Meters and Instruments Corp. has released a new pressure calibrator suitable for the oil, gas, petrochemical, chemical, iron and steel, pulp and paper, electric power, and water supply and wastewater treatment industries.
The portable CA700 features a variety of functions that enable the efficient calibration of pressure/differential pressure transmitters and... [Read More]
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Jun 13, 2013
Valves
Emerson Process Management will supply control valves and valve actuators for the Gorgon Project, a natural gas project, after it was awarded contracts totalling $67 million (€50 million) by Chevron Australia.
The valve technologies will ensure the efficient and safe flow of natural gas at the site. Emerson is providing the majority of the control and shutdown valves... [Read More]
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Jun 11, 2013
Flowmeters
Global bunker business OW Bunker has completed its first supply to a customer in Singapore using a Coriolis flow meter.
The delivery of 3,200 metric tonnes (mt) of fuel was carried out using a 5,600 dwt, double-hulled barge with a pumping capacity of 1,000cbm/h.
‘While we naturally follow the MPA's SS 600 to the letter, we want to take more control of the supply... [Read More]
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Jun 11, 2013
Flowmeters
Badger Meter, a developer and manufacturer of flow management solutions, has made new additions to its Industrial Oval Gear (Model IOG) series of flow meters, which provide solutions for industries such as automotive, chemical, oil and gas, pulp and paper, metals, printing and rotating machinery.
Badger Meter's Model IOG flow meters are designed to measure very viscous... [Read More]
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Jun 7, 2013
Pumps
National Oilwell Varco (NOV), a supplier of oilfield solutions, has completed the acquisition of Robbins & Myers.
The deal will see many of the Robbins & Myers industrial products placed under the Houston-based NOV Mono division of National Oilwell Varco, resulting in NOV Mono becoming one of the largest designers and manufacturers of progressing cavity pumps technology.
The... [Read More]
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