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Nidec Motor Corporation has launched a new motor for variable torque pumps, fans, blowers, farm vents and hydronic pumps.
The US Motors brand 3-10hp electronically commutated (EC) motor, with an IE4 (Super Premium efficiency) rating, comes integrated with a tuned variable frequency drive (VFD) and is part of the Accu-Series line of variable speed products. The new motor is the only integrated EC…
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UK-based Parker Bestobell Marine, a manufacturer of liquefied natural gas (LNG) cryogenic valves, will supply cryogenic globe and check valves for five floating storage regasification units (FSRUs).
Hoegh LNG, operator of the FSRUs, owns and operates floating LNG import terminals worldwide, but these FSRUs are being built at the Hyundai shipyard in South Korea.
The valves, which were manufactured…
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UK coupling manufacturer Renold Couplings will launch two new product ranges at the Drives & Controls exhibition, being held at Birmingham’s NEC this April.
Designed for industrial applications, the Hi-Tec RBI coupling range builds on existing RB offering by incorporating a new block profile to increase torque throughput by 50%.
As with the existing industrial RB range, the new Hi-Tec…
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Franklin Electric Co., a manufacturer of complete pumping systems, will display two new pumping innovations at the WWETT 2016 Exhibition and Conference.
The new FPS IGPH Series of high head grinder pumps are engineered for the tough demands of higher head conditions found in many low pressure sewage transfer applications.
Available in an automatic or manual version, the FPS IGPH Series utilises a…
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German flow solutions provider Festo has launched two new easy-to-use flow sensors with an IO-Link output that fast process status checks and increase production efficiencies.
Developed in response to the trend for increased monitoring and diagnostics, the new SFAW sensor is the first flow sensor from Festo for sensing liquid media, while the SPAU is a new modular system designed for the…
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World demand for industrial valves is projected to climb 4.3% annually through 2019 to $98.5 billion (€87.7bn), a new market study says.
According to market research company Freedonia, market advances will be stimulated by growth in chemicals and other process manufacturing output, electric power generation, and construction activity in a generally healthy economic environment.
Ongoing…
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Control and instrumentation company RCP, based in Aberdeen, Scotland, has been awarded a contract to supply and install integrated well control equipment for a Singaporean client.
The £300,000 (€386,600) contract will see RCP install and commission the systems on high-specification Chinese new build oil rigs, where they will streamline the well control process by combining multiple…
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Pumps
US-based liquid handling equipment manufacturer Graco has released a new sealed four-ball lower, compatible with all Graco circulation pumps.
The model has longer maintenance cycles and does not require throat seal liquid (TSL), which reduces maintenance costs and unplanned downtime.
Common components also make the lower simpler to maintain and reduce inventory levels on repair…
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Colorado, US-based centrifugal sealless magnetic drive pump designer Sundyne’s VapourView pump protection system has been cUL, ATEX, and IECEx approved.
VapourView monitors gas inside the process fluid as it passes through a Sundyne sealless magnetic drive pump.
When the probe detects the presence of gas levels – even as low as 1% per volume – a warning signal is sent to the…
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Star EnviroTech has won the final US “nitrogen smoke” leak detection patent challenge by Redline Detection in the US Federal Circuit Court of Appeals.
In a precedential 33-page opinion, the Court fully upheld Star's patent, used by every major automaker (OEM).
Previously, STAR prevailed against three other Redline Detection challenges for the ownership of the nitrogen smoke…
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Endress+Hauser has introduced Cleanfit CPA875 and CPA871 sensor assemblies that allow pH, ORP, oxygen, and NIR sensors to be installed or removed during operation.
By moving the sensor from the measuring position to a service position, these retractable assemblies allow the sensor to be cleaned, calibrated, or replaced without interrupting the process.
The retractable assemblies permit removal…
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Cashco, a Kansas, US-based industrial product manufacturer, has introduced a new Model BR back pressure regulator for use with a wide range of liquids and gases.
With the appropriate options, applications include upstream over-pressure regulation of cryogenic liquids, sour gas, industrial gases and chemicals, as well as common industrial fluids, such as water, oil, steam, and compressed…
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Pumps
Wilden, an air-operated double-diaphragm (AODD) pump technology developer, has released a new line of natural gas-operated double-diaphragm pumps.
Specifically designed for the oil and gas industry, the pumps have been certified CSA International to be used in applications where natural gas is the energy source to drive the pump.
Well-suited for upstream and midstream oil and gas applications,…
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Flowserve Corp., a Texas, US-based provider of flow control products and services, has introduced a new submersible electric motor that utilises permanent magnet technology.
Based on the Pleuger three-phase, AC, squirrel-cage induction motor, the new Pleuger PMM8 features advantages over asynchronous designs, including higher efficiency at full and partial loads, lower thermal losses and a…
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The Boca Bearing Co., based in Florida, US, has launched a new extended line of full ceramic balls, full ceramic and ceramic hybrid deep groove radial bearings, full ceramic thrust bearings, and full ceramic and ceramic hybrid insert bearings.
Ceramic bearings are suitable for use in many specialty applications, with ceramic being a suitable material for any application seeking to achieve higher…
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Pipelines
Pipeline technology company STATS Group has introduced a flangeless subsea launcher (FSL) which offers greater flexibility and can be positioned at any given position in depths of up to 2,220m.
Currently, temporary subsea launchers are designed for flanged pipe connections to allow maintenance pigs and isolation plugs to be deployed and recovered for pipeline maintenance or repair operations.
But…
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Valves
Hillenbrand, a US-based manufacturing company, has completed the acquisition of Red Valve Co. for a purchase price of $131.9 million (€120.7m) in cash, including $3.3 million for related real estate.
Based in Carnegie, Pennsylvania, Red Valve is a global valve manufacturer for harsh municipal and industrial wastewater environments.
Its products…
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Emerson Process Management has expanded its integrated operations (iOps) solutions to include workflow software modules from OVS Group.
Integration of Emerson’s technologies and OVS software means users across an oilfield can automate the analysis of their data and reports to capture opportunities more efficiently.
The joint solution works with Emerson’s DeltaV distributed control…
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