Apr 8, 2014
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Mar 26, 2014
Valves
Valvestock, Pipe Center's specialist valve and actuator business, has supplied high specification components for installation in a new 140-person accommodation module being built by Sembmarine SLP for a major oil company.
The module, shortly to be deployed in the North Sea off Scotland, includes living accommodation, canteens, a gym, hospital facilities and a helicopter... [Read More]
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Mar 25, 2014
Valves
Vortex has announced the newest addition to its Titan Series line of valves.
The RBG (rounded blade gate) is designed for handling abrasive materials and for applications that may require metering. The rapid actuation of the blade can quickly start and stop the flow of material, which makes it ideal for controlling flow rates. The RBG can be equipped with a variety of... [Read More]
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Mar 13, 2014
Valves
Burkert Fluid Control Systems has re-engineered Robolux multiport and double valves to fit with their Element control head range as part of a new actuator concept for compact processes.
Robolux multiport valves are designed for hygienic processes and are ideal for clean and washdown areas. The valves can now be combined with Bürkert's Element control heads to open... [Read More]
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Mar 13, 2014
Valves
The upstream oil and gas industry is estimated to spend more than $10 billion (€7 billion) for valves in a single year for the first time, according to analysis published by the McIlvaine Company.
The analysis appears in Industrial Valves: World Markets, recently published by the company.
In 2015, expenditure will come to around $10.3 billion. Valves purchased for... [Read More]
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Mar 5, 2014
Valves
TXO has acquired a 30% stake in a new joint venture in oil recovery technology for $74,250 cash (€54,083).
Oil Tech Royalties (OTR), owns intellectual property rights to a new valve technology – a proprietary acoustic flow reactor valve (RAP) - that disperses heavy oil and diesel. The JV is to commercially promote the technology in specific regions across the... [Read More]
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Feb 28, 2014
Valves
Technology and automation manufacturer Metso has been given a substantial order to be delivered to Saudi Aramco's petroleum refining and petrochemical production complex currently under construction.
The order includes a considerable range of Metso's Neles rotary and globe valves and Jamesbury valves, including control, on/off and safety valves. It also includes the company's... [Read More]
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Feb 26, 2014
Valves
Bestobell Valves has secured an order with China’s Hudong Zhonghua shipyard to supply valves for six liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers.
The contract is the latest in a series from the shipyard for the UK-based President Engineering Group subsidiary’s cryogenic valves.
When completed in 2015, the LNG carriers will be used by Sinopec, the China Shipping Group... [Read More]
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Feb 25, 2014
Valves
Neste Oil and Metso have agreed on the delivery of automation and valve technology for the refinery unit under construction at Neste Oil's Porvoo refinery.
Metso's technology helps the company with its targets to increase the output of high-octane gasoline and to improve flexibility in production. Construction started in 2013, and the unit is due to come onstream in spring... [Read More]
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Feb 13, 2014
Valves
Smith Flow Control has launched a device that can be mounted to either a valve input handwheel or directly to the valve input shaft to safeguard the valve from excessive torque.
The company says the TorkDrive is suitable for use at oil refineries, power plants, paper mills, water plants and chemical processing facilities. Its main functions are preventing valve damage,... [Read More]
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Feb 6, 2014
Valves
Fluid dispensing systems manufacturer Nordson EFD is offering a spray enabling precise application of oils, grease, and other medium-viscosity liquids for a variety of industry processes.
The 781S spray valve system uses low-volume, low-pressure technology to accurately apply a fine, uniform coating of material without waste, mess or overspray, says the company.
The valve... [Read More]
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Jan 27, 2014
Valves
Oliver Valves, a British valve manufacturer for the oil and gas industry, has reported an £85 million order book after a year of strong sales in 2013.
Increased sales in key markets including Brazil, the Middle East and Asia led to the record year, up 38% compared to the same period in 2012, according to the company.
Around 90% of Oliver Valves' turnover comes from... [Read More]
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Jan 15, 2014
Valves
Bürkert Fluid Control Systems has introduced a new series of electrically actuated quarter-turn valves.
The 3003 and 3004 series are both designed to offer fast and reliable control to support a variety of applications from 20Nm to 100Nm, says the company.
The compact valves can be powered by a range of both AC and DC supplies as well as offering analogue control... [Read More]
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Dec 30, 2013
Valves
Asahi, a provider of fluid handling system solutions and specialist in thermoplastic fluid flow technologies, is now manufacturing diaphragm valves in the United States.
The company's Asahi Type-14 diaphragm valves are available in sizes 1/2" through 2" with one-piece moulded bodies of PVC, CPVC, PP or PVDF. Available diaphragm materials include EPDM, FKM or three-layer... [Read More]
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Dec 16, 2013
Valves
Explosion protection service company Stuvex has released details of its recent product launch, a specialist isolation valve.
The Norex is an explosion isolation valve which is ATEX certified as an explosion isolation device according to the directive 94/9/CE. When fitted to a horizontal pipe within a predetermined distance of the containment system to be protected –... [Read More]
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Nov 20, 2013
Valves
Flowrox, a manufacturer of heavy-duty industrial valves, is launching a new pinch valve product designed to enhance current pipeline equipment and processes in the oil and gas, mining, minerals, and metallurgy and waste water industries.
The PVG valve, developed for use where abrasive or corrosive slurries, powders or coarse substances are processed, is engineered at full... [Read More]
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Nov 15, 2013
Valves
Attendees at the Adipec 2013 event in Abu Dhabi earlier this month saw the introduction of a new metal seated ball valve from AS-Schneider.
Made of stainless steel for use in corrosive environments, the patent-pending KM series valve is designed for high-pressure operations with oil and gas industry pipes.
The valve can operate in temperatures ranging from -29ºC to... [Read More]
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