Aug 27, 2015
Rotork valve actuators used at automated flood alleviation scheme
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Aug 26, 2015
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Honeywell has announced its newest version of Experion LX, a distributed control system (DCS) designed specifically for small- and mid-sized companies.
Built on the Experion process knowledge system (PKS), Experion LX includes a number of capabilities to support midsized chemical processing, industrial power, biofuels, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, and water... [Read More]
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Aug 26, 2015
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Sarcos, a global manufacturer of advanced robotic systems, has announced its Guardian S snake robot, a first-of-its-kind robotic unmanned ground vehicle (UGV).
The Guardian S is the first-ever commercially available energetically autonomous snake robot, developed after years of research and in-field trials, and it is protected by more than 50 issued patents.
It is the... [Read More]
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Aug 25, 2015
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The global submersible pump market is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 6.7% over the period of 2015-2019, according to a new market study.
In the study Technavio, a global technology research and advisory company, says the boost in the sale of submersible pump worldwide is because of the growth in the wastewater management industry, which is growing at a... [Read More]
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Aug 21, 2015
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Pentair has entered into an agreement to acquire Erico Global for $1.8 billion (€1.6 billion) in cash, including the repayment of Erico debt.
The transaction values Erico at approximately 12 times 2015 forecasted EBITDA.
The transaction – anticipated to be completed in 2015 and subject to customary closing conditions and necessary regulatory approvals –... [Read More]
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Aug 20, 2015
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Sales calls, advertising and exhibiting by air, gas, liquid, water flow control and equipment suppliers are all predicated on certain assumptions relative to the identity of the decision maker for the product being sold.
McIlvaine analyses in N064 Air/Gas/Water/Fluid Treatment and Control: World Market show that there is a continuing shift in responsibility.
The... [Read More]
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Aug 19, 2015
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Elaflex presents the ZVF 50, a manual (non-automatic) high flow nozzle for over-wing and helicopter refuelling of JET and AVGAS fuels.
After several years of development and field tests Elaflex commenced deliveries of the nozzle to customers in March 2015.
The ZVF 50 is in alignment with the requirements of the JIG document.
The nozzle is of a modular, ergonomic design... [Read More]
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Aug 19, 2015
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Armstrong Fluid Technology has announced two new enhancements to its Astro wet-rotor circulators.
These include a larger wiring box for easier access and faster wiring on the 220, 225, 230, and 250 Series circulators.
This larger 3” x 4.25” box includes a threaded connection to accept commercially available ½” NPT electrical connectors directly.
The... [Read More]
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Aug 17, 2015
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Based on the current challenging environment in the oil and gas market, Sulzer has decided to take measures to streamline the manufacturing capacities of its Pumps Equipment division.
Since the beginning of 2015, Sulzer’s pumps equipment division has been organised in three market-oriented business units: Oil and Gas, Power, and Water; a dedicated global Parts, Retrofit,... [Read More]
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Aug 13, 2015
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Numerous plant operators experience problems incurred by temperature and pressure fluctuations in the pump.
In conjunction with the low vapour pressure margin of the medium (e.g. ethane, propane), this can cause phase transitions between liquid and gas at the seal faces, causing them to run dry.
Conventional mechanical seals consequently sustain damage, which results in... [Read More]
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Aug 11, 2015
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Fire pump engine packages often see the most extreme environmental conditions.
During the design and development phase it is imperative to analyse the system and validate the connection between the internal combustion engine and the driven pump.
Reich has designed a highly torsionally flexible coupling capable of supporting a drive shaft connection for the fire pump industry.
For... [Read More]
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Aug 7, 2015
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Industrial Magnetics (IM) has introduced a new T-Trap magnetic separator for liquid processors that offers improved metal capture rates, durability, and ease of cleaning.
The new design features a single, large-tube magnet which provides direct, in-the-flow contact of the product to the magnetic tube.
IM says this increased contact area offers an advantage over... [Read More]
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Aug 5, 2015
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Industrial engineering group Spirax-Sarco has sold M&M International to sector peer Rotork for €9.7 million.
The Spirax group acquired M&M, which manufactures piston actuated valves and solenoid valves in Bergamo, Italy, in 2000 and reported operating profit of €1.5 million and sales of €8.9 million last year.
Spirax said on Tuesday that the divestment... [Read More]
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Jul 31, 2015
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Wilo has released its new remote control system, the Wilo-Smart Control SC-Lift switchgear for water and sewage lifting systems.
Designed for systems with up to four pumps, the switchgear features a user-friendly interface and a large display with clearly-structured menus with cross-application, icon-driven navigation.
Wilo says the multi-line display boosts transparency... [Read More]
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Jul 30, 2015
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Ampco-Pittsburgh, a liquid processing equipment and centrifugal pump provider, has announced the acquisition of the business and assets of Alloys Unlimited and Processing, a specialty tool, alloy, and carbon steel round bar supplier.
Alloys also provides specialty services including precision saw cutting, CNC machining, rough turning and boring, heat treating, and trepanning.
Alloys... [Read More]
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Jul 29, 2015
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Honeywell has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Elster Division of Melrose Industries, a gas heating, controls, flowmetering, and advanced technologies provider, for approximately $5.1 billion (€4.5 billion).
The price translates to approximately 12.6 times Elster's estimated 2015 consensus earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation,... [Read More]
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Jul 28, 2015
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Icon Scientific, a physical properties analysis solution provider for midstream and downstream production, has launched a new Viscometer product.
Offering an accurate and repeatable measurement that determines the dynamic and kinematic viscosity of a liquid, Viscometer’s operation enables a range of petroleum products to be measured within the repeatability criteria... [Read More]
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