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Valves
Now available from Rotork Instruments is a hazardous area limit switchbox for manual valves designed with minimal moving parts and magnetic switching technology for long-term reliability in the most demanding applications and hostile environments.
Available with a rugged polyester powder coated copper-free aluminium or 316L stainless steel housing, the Soldo Easy Switch design is adaptable to…
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New York-based manufacturer Griffco Valve has earned certification for CE under the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) 97/23/EC Category 4, Modules B and D for its design and manufacture of pressure relief/safety valves and back pressure valves.
Griffco is one of the first diaphragm pressure relief valves certified to this level of CE marking. The company says that this will allow customers to…
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Valves
Festo has introduced its new VS series of piston-spool solenoid and pneumatic valves and valve manifolds. This new generation of individually wired valves is designed to give years of dependable service while helping OEMs lower the costs of acquisition, assembly, and inventory.
The high-flow rate VS series is ideal for simple clamping and locking operations in semiautomatic assembly, end-of-line…
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Level Monitors
ATEK Access Technologies has launched a new series of liquid tank monitors for fuel and lube distributors, waste oil collectors and others managing liquid assets.
The TankScan Cellular Ultrasonic (TCU) monitor, a fully integrated cellular-enabled tank level monitoring solution, provides remote access to liquid tank data anywhere there is Internet access via the TankScan Global customer web…
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Honeywell Process Solutions (HPS) has announced a five-year agreement to provide comprehensive services and support for the control systems of the world's largest coal-to-liquids (CTL) plant through its new Assurance 360 Services programme.
HPS will support Sasol's synthetic fuels and chemicals complex in Secunda, South Africa, providing diagnostic system monitoring, automated incident…
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Pumps
German pump manufacturer Dickow Pumpen has introduced new GML/GMB seal-less magnetic coupled gear pumps for use across a range of industries.
The magnetic driven pumps are designed to improve plant and personnel safety, particularly when handling toxic, explosive, and dangerous liquids which react on contact with the atmosphere.
With a containment shell replacing single or double acting…
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Pumps
Colfax Fluid Handling has introduced a new intelligent platform for condition and operation monitoring of pumps.
The IN-1000 smart platform was developed specifically for Allweiler pumps that are used in operationally-critical and environmentally-sensitive applications. IN-1000 improves safety while reducing operating costs. The core of the system is a software programme developed by…
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Cortec Corporation, a specialist in corrosion protection solutions, has introduced a time-release, biodegradable corrosion inhibitor block for water treatment industries as well as being friendly to marine ecosystems.
The CorrBlock is formulated using renewable soybean-based wax and proven Vapour phase Corrosion Inhibitor (VpCI) technology. When immersed in water, the CorrBlock slowly dissolves…
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Koch Membrane Systems (KMS), a developer and manufacturer of membranes and membrane filtration systems, has released a new hollow fibre product line.
The Puron MP ultrafiltration cartridge is designed for high-solids water and wastewater applications, including surface water treatment, reverse osmosis (RO) pre-treatment, and tertiary wastewater treatment. Puron MP simplifies operation, eliminates…
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Flowmeters
Primary Flow Signal (PFS), a designer and manufacturer of flow metering solutions, has successfully installed a rectangular Halmi Venturi flowmeter used to measure sewage discharge from the Blue Plains advanced wastewater treatment plant in Washington, DC, US.
According to the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority, the Blue Plains plant is the largest of its kind in the world, with a…
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Welcome to 2015! A Happy (belated) New Year to all of our readers, we hope you had a great festive break and managed to enjoy some time off after a busy fourth quarter. Now that everyone is back into the swing of things, we're excited to let you know that the first Fluid Handling issue of 2015 is now available.
The Jan/Feb issue focuses on advanced technology and how it is being applied, as well…
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Pumps
Pump technology specialist QuantumFlo is providing a facility upgrade to the water pump system at NASCAR's Daytona International Speedway in Florida, US.
The three 2400 GPM triplex booster systems were completed in the third and fourth quarters of 2014, and by the end of February 2015 all three will be commissioned and ready to serve the domestic water requirements in support of the Daytona…
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Valves
The precision fluidics division of Parker Hannifin has released a new miniature solenoid actuated poppet valve for the pharmaceutical industry.
The Series MX – Model 7 is a miniature solenoid valve that provides portable medical device manufacturers a high performing, energy efficient pneumatic on/off control valve in a compact 10mm size.
'With the growing pressure to improve patient…
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Valves
AS-Schneider, a specialist in the field of industrial valves, now provides a range of anti-tamper valve head units to allow plant operators to protect their valves against undesired manipulation.
Valves play an important role when it comes to the safety of process equipment and power stations. Unauthorised access or accidental operation can quickly lead to catastrophic results. However, both…
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Electronics manufacturer Contrec, has launched a new high volume range of controls, monitors and totalisers for flow measurement applications.
The 100 Series is designed to deliver accurate field instrumentation for the process industries, particularly applications where a robust weatherproof IP67 unit is required. All models feature simple programming, large display and input linearisation for…
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Flowmeters
Aquaflow, a division of T-T Pumps, recently introduced a range of new liquid turbine flowmeters for demanding applications.
The Acuflux's durability is demonstrated in its temperate range, allowing a flow of liquid from -40°C to +85°C and a 40 bar maximum working pressure. The flowmeter incorporates a two line LCD display indicating flow rate, volume and cumulative totals for clear data…
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Other
Swiss sensor manufacturer Innovative Sensor Technology (IST) has acquired Freiburg im Breisgau-based Jobst Technologies with a view to strengthen its position in the market for bio and chemical sensors.
Jobst Technologies' product portfolio encompasses chemical sensors for methanol, ethanol, and oxygen, biosensors for glucose and lactate, microfluidic systems such as static micromixers, complete…
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Flowmeters
Titan Enterprises has built an ultrasonic water meter technology demonstrator using its Atrato flowmeter as a platform. The new device meets all the required water industry performance standards and fits within the 110mm desirable mounting length.
The world domestic water meter market is estimated to reach over 30 million units this year. The majority of these will be 'smart' meters requiring…
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