Nov 15, 2016
Tectra brings Aventics ES05 valve system to South African markets
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Nov 15, 2016
Pumps
Diversified industrial product manufacturer Eaton will shut down its plant in Iowa, US, in September 2017, laying off all of the plant’s 140 employees.
The shutdown process of the Spencer plant will begin in January, with the layoffs coming gradually in phases throughout the year.
The Spencer facility, which manufactures heavy duty hydraulic pumps and motors for... [Read More]
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Nov 15, 2016
Valves
The solenoid valve market is evolving continuously and expected to witness significant growth until 2021, with constant evolution in leading to the development of new technologies.
According to an upcoming study by Persistence Market Research, the factors driving growth in the market are increasing applications of solenoid valves in various industrial sectors, lower valve... [Read More]
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Nov 14, 2016
Other
Swedish-Swiss technology developer ABB is introducing the ACS480 general purpose all-compatible drive to meet the energy-efficiency needs of a variety of light industries.
The new drive series is specifically designed to optimise pump, fan, and compressor operations in an energy efficient and simple manner in food and beverage, logistics and warehousing, and water and... [Read More]
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Nov 14, 2016
Pumps
Nordson Corp. has developed a new generation of gear pumps that provides up to 15% greater throughput without an increase in RPM.
The BKG BlueFlow gear pumps are a new-generation product range that improves upon well-known technologies developed separately by the Münster-based melt-filtration and gear pump business of Jan-Udo Kreyenborg, and by US-based Xaloy Corp.
Both... [Read More]
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Nov 11, 2016
Flowmeters
Dutch monitoring equipment manufacturer VPInstruments has introduced a new reliable and easy to use compression fitting and safety cable for all VPFlowCopes models of flowmeters.
The Delft-based company produces flowmeters that have to be inserted into pressurised systems.
With such meters, it is important that there is a clearly visible safety cable to keep the sensor... [Read More]
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Nov 11, 2016
Other
New Jersey American Water (NJAW) has selected Echologics’ continuous leak detection technology, EchoShore-DX, to reduce water loss, prioritise repairs, and help maximise the life of its buried water infrastructure assets.
A subsidiary of American Water, NJAW is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, serving approximately 2.6 million people.
The... [Read More]
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Nov 10, 2016
Pumps
Swiss pump maker Sulzer has signed several agreements with Sohar SWRO Co. to supply pumps for the new 250,000m3/day independent desalination plant in Oman.
Commercial operation at the Sohar Independent Water Project (IWP), located Oman’s capital Sohar, is scheduled for 2018.
The new facility will allow Oman Water and Procurement Co. (OPWP), the single buyer of all... [Read More]
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Nov 9, 2016
Level Monitors
MTS Sensors, a division of MTS Systems Corp., has received HART certification for its new LP Series of liquid level transmitters under the latest Interoperable Test Kit (ITK) 7.2.
The LP Series features the Tank Slayer, RefineME, Chambered, and SoClean models based on MTS Sensors’ proprietary Temposonics magnetostrictive sensing technology.
The HART output is... [Read More]
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Nov 9, 2016
Other
Positive displacement pumps and process instruments distributor AxFlow, has acquired Process Partner, a Norwegian process instrumentation, calibration, and gas detection expert for offshore and onshore industries.
AxFlow Norway has been seeking to expand its product and service portfolio in Norway, particularly within advanced industrial process instruments, the company... [Read More]
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Nov 9, 2016
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Hallite Seals International has released its new Armorlene high-performance polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) product and material portfolio that encompasses more than 30 product profiles, 26 materials and 18 Armorlene PTFEs.
The new portfolio expands the Armorlene product and materials range outside the German and Chinese markets.
Armorlene PTFE was developed in response... [Read More]
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Nov 8, 2016
Flowmeters
Krohne has introduced the Opticheck flowmeter verification tool, providing in-situ verification for mass and other flowmeters and enabling operators to perform preventive maintenance and responsive service.
When the Opticheck is connected in-line on site, it gathers measuring data to ensure that the flowmeter is performing within 1% of the factory calibration, with a confidence... [Read More]
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Nov 7, 2016
Other
The oil and gas sector could comply with increasing pressure to reduce costs and enhance efficiency for energy projects through standardised designs and modularised construction techniques, according to SNC-Lavalin.
The engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) company says that while standardisation is not a new concept in the oil and gas industry, it is fast emerging... [Read More]
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Nov 4, 2016
Level Monitors
Schiltach, Germany-headquartered measurement technology developer Vega has released the new Vegapuls WL S 61 contactless radar sensor for the water and sewage sectors.
Radar technology offers numerous advantages when compared with ultrasonic level sensors, as it is independent of weather influence, such as strong sun, wind, surface turbulence, condensation, fog, or rain.
In... [Read More]
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Nov 3, 2016
Flowmeters
Ultrasonic flare metering company Fluenta has renewed its partnership agreement with Netherlands-based liquid and gas flow solutions provider Wegman.
The agreement marks a successful commercial relationship spanning almost a decade that supports Dutch operators with regulatory compliance, safety management, and emissions reductions, Fluenta says.
Wegman provides advice,... [Read More]
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Nov 3, 2016
Valves
Metso has signed an agreement on a comprehensive valve delivery for Kilpilahti Power Plant in Porvoo, Finland.
Metso's valves will be used in conjunction with the power plant's three different boiler units to control the power plant's process flows.
Optimally selected, reliable valve solutions enable efficient and safe energy production at low costs and with minimal environmental... [Read More]
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Nov 3, 2016
Other
A.W. Chesterton Co. has introduced its latest compression packing product DualPac 2211, which uses a proprietary braiding technology that combines two materials to maximise performance characteristics of both.
DualPac 2211 combines the resilience of aramid and sealing capability of expanded PTFE fibres to reduce or eliminate the need for gland adjustments and results in... [Read More]
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