Dec 2, 2014
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Dec 2, 2014
Valves
India's valves industry is expected to grow by 25% per year and reach $5 billion (€4 billion) by 2020.
The country hopes that by building large power and petrochemical units, this will create a significant demand for valves.
'We expect country's valve industry may witness CAGR growth of 20-25%and we have set a target of $5 billion by 2020 from the present $2 billion,'... [Read More]
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Dec 1, 2014
Valves
Metso has received a large order for flow control technology from Zorlu Energy Companies Group in Turkey. The company is building a new 45MW geothermal power plant in Manisa-Alasehir, located about 560km southwest of Ankara. Metso's valve solutions featuring high control performance and control accuracy will play a role in extracting geothermal energy from the heat of... [Read More]
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Nov 25, 2014
Valves
TeraValve has developed a patented water savings valve that could save 'thousands of dollars' in water and sewage bills for commercial water users. The company also offers a performance guarantee after conducting a comprehensive audit by their water conservation specialists. Besides installing the system, TeraValve also offers to monitor, control and report progress 24×7.
Water... [Read More]
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Nov 25, 2014
Valves
Metso will supply several thousand valves with accessories and spare parts for PT OKI Pulp & Paper Mills, located in Southern Sumatra, Indonesia. The order is Metso's largest ever flow control products delivery for a pulp and paper industry customer. When commissioned during 2016, the new plant will be the biggest single pulp plant in the world.
The extensive delivery... [Read More]
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Nov 20, 2014
Valves
Chemical feed equipment manufacturer Griffco Valve has introduced its new leak-free Unibody valve for use in chemical-feed, metering, and dosing pump systems.
Available as a back pressure valve and 2-port pressure relief valve, Unibody features single-piece construction with union connections machined together with the valve body to form a solid piece of material. It is... [Read More]
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Nov 20, 2014
Valves
Flowrox, a specialist in heavy-duty industrial valve manufacturing and services, is launching a new slurry knife gate product designed to enhance current pipeline equipment and processes using enhanced technology for fluid control.
The Slurry Knife Wafer (SKW) valve was developed for use in the oil and gas, mining, minerals and metallurgy, power and wastewater industries,... [Read More]
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Nov 18, 2014
Valves
Sun Hydraulics, a designer and manufacturer of high performance screw-in hydraulic cartridge valves and manifolds, and process controls specialist Sturman Industries have entered into a Technology License Agreement related to the use of Sturman's digital valve technology.
Under the agreement, Sun will manufacture and sell valves which incorporate Sturman digital valve... [Read More]
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Nov 11, 2014
Valves
Dymax Corporation has released a micro-spray valve designed to be more precise and flexible in order to allow for a range of spray-pattern adjustment.
The Model 455 Micro-Spray Valve features an inert, 100% disposable fluid path which carries materials from the material reservoir to the spray nozzle in a sealed path. This prevents materials from coming in contact with... [Read More]
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Nov 10, 2014
Valves
Qosina, global components supplier to the medical and pharmaceutical industries, offers an extensive line of check valves available in a variety of styles, in stock and ready for immediate delivery.
High-flow valves feature low flow resistance, low opening pressure, and positive seal against backflow. In-line valves feature low cracking pressure, which determines when... [Read More]
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Nov 10, 2014
Valves
GF Piping Systems has announced availability of a new Pressure Regulating Valve (PRV) family with an elastomer-free design to stop particle shedding.
The new valves eliminate elastomers, exterior metal parts and re-torqueing, and can be used in a range of markets including water treatment, chemical processing, microelectronics, pharmaceutical, life sciences, and solar.
Key... [Read More]
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Nov 10, 2014
Valves
In response to the large demand for power plant valves in countries using ANSI/ASME standards, the KSB Group has further developed its range of gate valves, globe valves and check valves.
Under the type series names SICCA and ZTS, KSB valves now cover all pressure classes up to ANSI Class 4500. Their nominal diameters range from ½ to 32". Operating temperatures,... [Read More]
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Oct 30, 2014
Valves
Valve and gauge application specialist Total Valve Systems has introduced patented technology in new non-reclosing pressure relief valve.
The model 6820 TRV can be reset in seconds from the field or remotely, the first of its kind to do this. Related product model 6220 is a shutdown version that shuts off when the valve reaches the set pressure or is triggered remotely.
Total... [Read More]
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Oct 24, 2014
Valves
Bonomi North America has introduced a new series of grooved-end butterfly valves for use in commercial and light industrial applications. The new valves are built with an ISO mounting pad and stem for simple automation with electric or pneumatic actuators.
Standard features of the new Bonomi Series L700E Series include an epoxy-coated ductile iron body, EDPM-coated ductile... [Read More]
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Oct 24, 2014
Valves
Crane ChemPharma & Energy has announced the expansion of the Pacific Valves Wedgeplug line for low steam consumption within severe service applications.
Wedgeplug valves are specifically engineered to address the challenges in severe service applications. Now available in ½" to 36" sizes, the range has been expanded to increase the breadth of solutions for customers... [Read More]
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Oct 10, 2014
Valves
Flowrox has launched a brand new knife gate valve specifically designed for demanding and heavy industrial use.
The SKW design includes new features based on direct feedback from the field, including a new load distribution ring that prevents over compression during the installation and ensures 100% sealing between the ring sleeve and the valve gate. To add to ease of... [Read More]
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Oct 10, 2014
Valves
Graco, a manufacturer of fluid handling equipment, has acquired the stock of Alco Valves Group (Alco), a UK-based manufacturer of high pressure valves used in oil and natural gas and other industrial processes.
Established in 1977, Alco offers a portfolio of brands, including Alco Hi-Tek, Alco Valves, Alco Sub-Tek, and Alco Process. It operates manufacturing facilities... [Read More]