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Mar 30, 2016
Valves
Danfoss has introduced the new ICV (H)A4A control valve with flanges, which is intended to be able to replace common flanged control valves on the market. Inspired by the ICV Flexline platform, the ICV (H)A4A’s modular design extends the lifetime of existing refrigeration installations while delivering a reduction in cost, energy, and servicing and maintenance times, Danfoss says. The new…
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Mar 24, 2016
Valves
Emerson Process Management has introduced the Enardo 850/950 series of wirelessly-monitored pressure vacuum relief valves (PVRVs) that provide safety and emissions control by managing the pressure in storage tanks. The pressure in storage tanks in the oil and gas, chemical, petrochemical and pharmaceutical industries fluctuates due to changes in temperature, liquid level, or both, and a PVRV…
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Apr 19, 2016
Valves
VTTI, a worldwide independent provider of energy storage solutions, has awarded a client support programme (CSP) contract to Rotork for the maintenance of critical valve actuation assets at the VTTI Vasiliko oil storage terminal in Cyprus. Approximately 400 Rotork IQ3 actuators controlled by Rotork’s Pakscan two-wire digital networks that manage the flow of media throughout the terminal…
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Apr 18, 2016
Valves
Valve manufacturer AVK, which services the North and South American markets, has recently released its knife gate valve series 702/73 with a new linear electrical actuator. The valves are available in DN 50-300 with the same actuator type for the complete range. The linear electrical actuator is a robust product used in many different industrial applications, which makes it appropriate for use in…
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Apr 14, 2016
Valves
Enabling stable flow control in the millilitre range, a new proportional 16mm Fasprop valve from IMI Precision Engineering has been launched to increase gas chromatography (GC) repeatability and to improve the detection limit of the instruments. Fasprop, part of the IMI FAS product range, offers the most compact proportional valve design on the market, as well as the industry’s smallest…
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Apr 13, 2016
Valves
Victaulic, a manufacturer of mechanical pipe-joining systems, has launched the Series 795 knife gate valve, the industry's first in-line maintenance knife gate valve. The new valve simplifies installation and maintenance, reduces downtime, and improves worker safety, Victaulic says. The Series 795 knife gate valve is well-suited for fluid lines containing solids or abrasive materials common…
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Apr 22, 2016
Valves
The catastrophic collapse of a pipeline at a $10 million (€8.8m) project in Central America is clear proof that current procurement of air valves needs to be urgently reviewed, according to IVL Flow Control. Craig Stanners, director of IVL Flow Control, part of Ham Baker Group, said: “This latest incident was actually caused by not having any air valves at all, which was a disastrous…
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Apr 21, 2016
Valves
New York-based private equity firm Staple Street Capital said it acquired nearly all the assets of Mid-States Supply Co., a distributor of industrial valves and pipes, through a bankruptcy process. Missouri-headquarted Mid-States distributes pipes, valves and fittings as well as other products such as thermometers, supply hoses and gauges for the refining, oil and gas, commercial and industrial…
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Jan 23, 2017
Valves
Bonomi North America is introducing a new line of high-pressure carbon steel ball valves for use in hydraulic applications. The new valves come in two-way and three-way configurations with a choice of NPT or SAE thread end connections. Both the two-way valves (3200 Series NPT/3300 Series SAE) and the three-way valves (3400 Series NPT/3500 Series SAE) are available in ⅜” through 1”…
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May 5, 2016
Valves
Fort Worth, Texas-based Weir Oil & Gas has unveiled the new SPM 2.0 valve and seat for well stimulation pumps used in shale plays globally. The reveal comes following two years of research and more than $1 million (€874,000) invested in advanced engineering and comprehensive testing. Designed and manufactured from premium-grade materials and processes, the SPM 2.0 encompasses a…
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May 4, 2016
Valves
Emerson has enhanced the software for its Fisher Fieldvue DVC6200 series of digital valve controllers, which are now available with PLCs and Profibus communications as the dominant protocol. The Fieldvue DVC6200p digital valve controller with device type manager (DTM) software supports control valve start-up, commissioning, and diagnostic activities. It has also been tested and integrated for use…
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Apr 29, 2016
Valves
Rotork, the Bath, UK-based valve maker has acquired gearbox manufacturer Mastergear at a price of $25 million (€21.9m). Mastergear, a producer of manual and motorised valve gearboxes for the oil and gas, water, chemicals, and general industrial markets, was previously owned by Regal Beloit Corp. The company, with an annual turnover of $22 million and its operational centre in the US and…
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Apr 29, 2016
Valves
Industrial valves specialist AS-Schneider has expanded its product range to the KB and KC Ball Valve Series with a bore size of 14 and 20mm. The ball valves are especially suitable for the most demanding applications in the oil and gas industry and process industry, the company says. The series already meets all current tightness and safety requirements in the standard version. The two new ball…
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May 27, 2016
Valves
Humphrey Products, a US-based fluid handling producer, is targeting its new range of iDP liquid valves at the medical and analytical markets. The company’s new products are a series of inert media separation valves, specifically designed for aggressive liquids and gases. According to Humphrey, the 300 and 350 Series iDP models are efficient 2-port valves constructed of material suitable…
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Jun 23, 2016
Valves
Asco Numatics, part of Emerson, has introduced a compact stainless steel filter regulator as an addition to itsexisting range. Boasting the highest flow rate on the market for its size, according to Asco, the new product is well-suited for the control of process actuators when a compact solution is required without compromising on actuator opening and closing speeds. The compact filter regulator…
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Jun 16, 2016
Valves
Stainless steel control valves are used for controlling the flow, pressure, and liquid levels of fluid systems, by either fully or partially opening and/or closing the valve as per the signals received from the controllers. Their ability to function in various temperatures and resistance to corrosive fluids are the primary reasons for their increasing number of applications across various…
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Jun 15, 2016
Valves
The global valves and manifolds market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.56% from 2016 to 2020, according to the latest market study released by Technavio. The market research firm predicts the global ball valves market to lead the development, reaching $432.9 million (€385.8m) by 2020 compared to $320.8 million in 2015. Ball valves are capable of withstanding corrosive…
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Jun 13, 2016
Valves
Pentair Valves & Controls has introduced the new Anderson Greenwood 4000 Series of pressure and vacuum relief valves, compliant with the latest API 2000 standard. Developed alongside the industry standard, the valves are the first high capacity full lift valves verified to meet the requirements of the seventh edition of API 2000, which covers normal and emergency vapour venting requirements…
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Jun 10, 2016
Valves
Singer Valve, a manufacturer of control valves, has added three new Deluge valves to its line of fire valves. The three new valves include electronic and electric pneumatic operated Deluge valves, together with a pneumatic operated remote control Deluge valve. Joe Cupp, head of fire valve sales for Singer Valve North Carolina, said, “With Singer’s patented single rolling diaphragm…
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