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Valves
In the 21st century, the requirements for fluid control systems in medical technologies as in other areas have changed significantly. The goal is to minimise: minimise liquid consumption, minimise the size, minimise the dosing and wash cycles, and above all, minimise the distance to the application. With the aim of meeting these requirements, Bürkert has developed a new micro-valve.
With a…
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Pumps
Zeutec Opto-Elektronik of Rendsburg, Germany has adopted 114 series OEM peristaltic pumps from Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group in technology that partners the company's latest SpectraAlyzer 2.0, a near-infrared (NIR) analyser for alcoholic beverages such as wine, beer and spirits. Zeutec, a supplier of spectrometer systems, now relies on the peristaltic pumps for use in an auto-sampler,…
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Pumps
Galenfeha has completed the acquisition of Daylight Pump, making it a manufacturer of chemical injection pumps for the oil and gas production market.
Galenfeha will be moving production to the company's manufacturing and distribution facility in Shreveport, Louisiana, US.
The chemical injection market share approaches $1 billion (€932.8 million) annually in the US and North America, alone. …
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Flowmeters
Sensirion, a Switzerland-based specialist in digital microsensor technology, is expanding its range of liquid flow sensors for measuring low flow rates. The new SLS-1500 liquid flowmeter delivers fast and precise measurements for flow rates of 0 to 40 ml/min.
The compact liquid flowmeter is designed to offer a sensor solution for applications in demanding industrial environments and laboratory…
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Flowmeters
A specialist in designing and manufacturing lubrication and coating systems for the glass container and tableware industries, Graphoidal Developments approached Titan Enterprises to develop an alternative flowmeter that would be immune to the 'dirty water' problem it encountered with the deposition of rust in the water coolant lines.
The solution had to operate over a wide dynamic flow range,…
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Flowmeters
Fluidwell has launched the F018 flow monitor/totaliser with fully integrated HART 7 Communication. The robust F018 is equipped with a digital output and a galvanically isolated analogue output according to the linearised flow rate.
'HART communication is one of the most popular industrial protocols today, due to the wide installed base of 4 - 20mA systems throughout the world' says Eric Rath, GM…
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Pumps
When a reliable and economic pumping solution is required for applications involving low flows (130 lit/min) high pressures (up to 70 bar) and heads up to 600m, MTH regenerative turbine pumps are an ideal choice. A good example of this is the MTH M52 pumps recently supplied by Pump Engineering for a mechanical seal lubrication and pressurising application in oil production.
The MTH range of pumps…
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Pumps
Texas-based Progressive Pumps is a distributor for the newly introduced Husky high pressure air-operated diaphragm pump from Graco.
The Husky 1050HP is the first pump on the market that allows users to choose between low pressure and high pressure operating modes with Graco's low-high pressure mode valve. High pressure operation is not always required, so a switch to the low pressure mode can…
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Other
Watson-Marlow Pumps Group announced today that it has changed its name to Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group to better reflect the evolution of the company from its roots as a manufacturer of peristaltic pumps and tubing, to its current position as a global specialist in fluid path technology.
Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group, which has a global network of operations including seven…
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Pipelines
Ceona, SURF contractor with heavy subsea construction capabilities, has secured a Letter of Intent (LOI) for the company's flagship field development vessel, the Ceona Amazon. This will be Ceona's first rigid pipelay project in the Gulf of Mexico for US independent oil & gas operator, Walter Oil & Gas Corporation.
The Ceona Amazon will be deployed for the Coelacanth Export Pipelines…
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Hoses
The Yokohama Rubber Co.'s marine hoses employed for offshore crude oil transfer have been certified by the American Petroleum Institute as conforming to API Specification Q1 9th Edition (API Spec Q1). API Spec Q1 specifies the quality management system requirements for manufacturing organisations involved in the oil and gas industries.
In response to demands from some marine hose users for the…
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Flowmeters
Emerson Process Management has introduced the Micro Motion Heavy Fuel Viscosity Meter (HFVM) Viscomaster, the next generation of the Micro Motion 7829 Viscomaster direct insertion viscosity and density meter.
Making use of the same tuning fork design as its predecessors, the HFVM incorporates a new robust low friction Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coating that is ideal for tackling the most demanding…
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Other
The cosmetics, food, beverage, biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries use highly complex, sterile processes which necessitate compliance with stringent hygienic requirements. All wetted parts, i.e. materials coming into contact with the medium, must have been classified as hygienic and suitable for the appropriate processes. Under normal circumstances, chemical seals are used for measuring…
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Pumps
Clark Solutions recently introduced a new range of gear pumps designed for fresh water, diesel fuel and other compatible media.
The Series UP6 self-priming, electrical pumps provide flow rates to 6.9 GPM at pressures up to 29 PSI and are available in 12VDC or 24VDC versions. They are constructed with helical bronze gears, nickel-plated brass bodies, and stainless steel shafts.
An available model…
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Valves
Metso has received a large control valve order for Turkmenistan's national oil and gas company Turkmengas's petrochemical plant project.
The delivery includes standard and severe service globe valves and butterfly valves ranging in size from 1/2" to 20" from the Neles and Jamesbury product portfolios. Metso is also providing Neles ND9000 intelligent valve controllers, which have the capability…
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Other
OPW Engineered Systems, part of OPW's Fluid segment within Dover Corporation, has officially released the 3TL Series transfer loading safety quick coupling under its Hiltap brand. The 3TL Series is an all-purpose quick coupling designed with unmatched metal-to-metal wedge seal technology, providing leak-free and hammer-free unions. No other quick coupling can match the effectiveness of the 3TL…
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Pumps
TRW Automotive Holdings has announced that it has started production of its dual stage pump technology across two major European vehicle platforms.
The dual stage pump is TRW's latest innovation in pump technology. It is highly suitable for wet dual clutch transmissions due to its ability to integrate two external gear pumps in a compact single housing. The first stage is a low-pressure pump…
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Pumps
Cat Pumps, a manufacturer of high pressure triplex positive displacement plunger pumps, has extended its 35-frame series with the introduction of the Model 3550. Delivering pressures up to 414 bar (6,000psi) and flows of 38l/min (10gpm), the new pump is ideally suited to operating in high-duty cycle applications in remote locations of where a mobile unit is required.
Cat Pumps model 3550 has been…
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