Sep 23, 2015
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Sep 22, 2015
Valves
IMI Precision Engineering has launched the new low-power Type 220 modular I/P pilot technology.
The Type 220 is capable of controlling in excess of 1 bar pressure while using one thousandth of the power of an energy saving lightbulb, IMI says.
The new patented pilot has been designed to meet a growing need for high-performance positioners and valves operating in low-energy... [Read More]
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Sep 22, 2015
Other
OleumTech, a manufacturer of wireless industrial automation systems, has launched the IO MAX wireless transmitter.
The new transmitter is equipped with four analogue inputs (user configurable for 4-20mA or 0-10VDC), two digital inputs, two digital outputs, and RS485 modbus master functionality into a single self-contained, ruggedized wireless end node.
It is specifically... [Read More]
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Sep 21, 2015
Pumps
A new Australian Pump Industries (Aussie Pump) Smart Pump has been released featuring a 316 stainless steel casing.
The pump is an extension of the Aussie Pump range of pumps designed for a wide range of potentially corrosive or difficult to handle liquids.
The original Aussie Smart Pumps were polyester with a wide range of elastomers suitable for handling liquids as diverse... [Read More]
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Sep 21, 2015
Valves
Albion Valves, a UK valves supplier, has secured ATEX approval across its range of stainless steel valves.
Making safety a priority, ATEX is a directive from the EU which requires member states to comply with a specific set of health and safety regulations, designed to minimise the risk of fire or explosion arising from dangerous substances.
The new directive will become... [Read More]
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Sep 21, 2015
Level Monitors
Sensaphone, a monitoring technology provider, has introduced a cellular version of its Sentinel system.
The Sentinel provides 24/7 monitoring of unattended equipment and remote locations where Internet or Ethernet connectivity is unavailable.
The Sentinel system is well-suited for monitoring equipment operating at oil and gas wells, refineries, and storage facilities as... [Read More]
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Sep 18, 2015
Pipelines
Chinese plastic pipe manufacturer China Lesso has launched production at its new Lesso America subsidiary in Corona, California.
Initial production at the newly opened plant involves plumbing and irrigation parts of up to 4” in diameter.
Lesso originally set up Lesso America in 2012, when the company started importing components from China.
Victor Lin, president... [Read More]
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Sep 18, 2015
Other
Open processes put especially high hygienic demands on the food and beverage industry, since they function in facilities that are not closed off from the environment and thus need to be cleaned and sterilised regularly.
Freudenberg-NOK has introduced seals that consist of a flat metallic gasket and a trapezoidal, vulcanised-on elastomer bead that produce good results in... [Read More]
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Sep 18, 2015
Pumps
The Hydraulic Institute (HI), a US pump manufacturers’ association, has launched a new pump test laboratory approval (PTLA) programme.
HI member company Hydro becomes the first organisation to have their pump test laboratory approved through the new programme.
The programme assists pump OEMs and other pump test laboratories improve their current laboratory procedures... [Read More]
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Sep 18, 2015
Other
For safety critical applications handling hazardous materials, explosion panels are commonly installed to protect against potentially damaging explosions. For many applications it is critical to the functioning of the vessel and performance of the product that the internal temperature is maintained. Avoiding costly heat loss while ensuring consistent flow of the process... [Read More]
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Sep 17, 2015
Pumps
Mixers and pumps made by Landia, a Danish processing equipment manufacturer, are contributing to the success of the Bygrave Lodge AD plant in Hertfordshire, UK, designed, built, and run by Biogen.
Processing 45,000 tonnes of food waste each year from supermarkets, food processors, households, and the hospitality industry, the 2MW Bygrave Lodge plant uses a total of four... [Read More]
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Sep 17, 2015
Pumps
Danish pump manufacturer Desmi has set up a new company to establish a local presence in Warsaw, Poland.
The company says Poland is an important growth market in all of its served business segments.
‘We consider it important to be close to our customers, understanding their needs and providing the right solutions locally,’ Henrik Sørensen, managing director... [Read More]
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Sep 17, 2015
Other
Perspect Benelux is set to introduce Belzona’s, a polymer technology developer, latest flange corrosion solution during the Pumps & Valves 2015 exhibition.
Belzona 3411 encapsulating membrane can be applied onto manually prepared flanged joints and achieves full contact with the substrate, effectively preventing any moisture ingress.
This membrane can be safely... [Read More]
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Sep 17, 2015
Other
StoneAge has released the new BJ 705 high pressure seal for Barracuda rotary pressure jet shotguns.
Surface preparation is a major application of industrial cleaning, whereby highly pressurised water jets are directed at a surface in order to remove material such as paint, enamel, rust, deposits, and contaminants.
Barracuda rotary shotgun tools produce powerful jets that... [Read More]
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Sep 16, 2015
Valves
Industrial valve manufacturer Velan is cutting its North American workforce by 110 due to a global downturn in the oil and gas industry.
Some of the job cuts will be temporary, but others will be total eliminations, mostly through retirement.
Approximately half of the employees being released are in unionised jobs and the other half are management and staff.
Velan will... [Read More]
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Sep 16, 2015
Other
The industrial group of Moog, a precision control component manufacturer, has launched a contest to find the oldest operating Moog servo valve.
The company will also be sponsoring monthly drawings to give people with newer valves a chance to participate.
The contest is part of a celebration of the 50th anniversary of Moog’s operations in Europe.
‘It’s... [Read More]
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Sep 16, 2015
Pumps
Sulzer has launched its new SNS end suction single-stage process pump range.
The pumps are designed to provide high performance and reliability, and also the design requirements of the ISO5199 standard.
For operators, the design can translate to savings in total life-cycle costs and a reduced environmental footprint, Sulzer says.
The new pump range was developed... [Read More]
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