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Valves
AKO Armaturan have now made air operated VMC series pinch valves available in nominal diameters of DN010-DN100.AKO says the VMC series is based on a multi-functional modular system which enables flexible exchange of the two types of body available (aluminium and stainless steel) and a range of different collar caps/flange types. The different connection options are:
Flange connection according…
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Valves
Burkert Fluid Control Systems now offers microfluidic valves with proprietary twin power technology in three sizes—10, 16 and 22mm.
The company says the twin power technology combines a rocker principle with an actuator. This dual-solenoid design allows the use of a smaller valve with lower power consumption and improved reliability, without sacrificing performance.
‘The valves have…
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Valves
Nordson EFD had announced its Pico xMod valve, a fully exchangeable and modular concept in non-contact and contact needle dispensing of assembly fluids.
This valve system technology uses hi-tech, durable piezoelectric actuation technology for continuous operation at speeds of up to 500 cycles/second. It can also produce deposits as small as two nanolitres, at high production speeds, with deposit…
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Level Monitors
Ruro, a developer of research software and inventory solutions, has introduced a second additional module to its ezColony software.Developed specifically for breeding and transgenic laboratories, the Advanced Alerts module allows users to send custom notifications to designated contacts, such as when animal count falls below a pre-defined level.
‘This critical level monitoring makes…
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Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) has introduced its new polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) compound Y005, developed especially for use in guide bands on valves that come into contact with foodstuffs.
It claims the material complies with the regulations of the FDA and European Union (EC Regulation 10/2011) and also prolongs service life.
‘Guide bands compensate for lateral forces and…
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Hoses
Flow technology provider SPX’s ClydeUnion Pumps brand has added the EZ-Lift Neptune Seawater Lift Reel System solution for submersible seawater pumps on jack-up drilling rigs and other offshore structures.EZ-Lift is a complete pump and reel solution engineered to provide variable depth deployment and retraction of pumps to meet rig seawater supply requirements. The system combines the…
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With the vote on whether to cap first generation biofuel in transport fuel at 5.5% is due around the start of Biofuels International conference the timing couldn't be better.
This is your last chance to register and hear from top biofuel producers, regulators and experts for only €300 a day (when two delegates attend)
Topics covered will include whether a 5.5% cap is the best way…
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Pumps
Michael Smith Engineers, a pump providing company, now offers a range of magnetically-driven regenerative turbine pumps for low-flow/high-head applications where zero leakage is required.Available in a range of wetted materials its M Pumps range is designed to handle liquids containing up to 20% entrained gas, as well as thin, non-lubricating liquids, or for pumping small flows at high…
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A new wastewater treatment plant is set to be built in the Brazilian city of Joinville in the state of Santa Catarina.
The $21.9 million (€16.6 million) project will be mostly funded by through a cities ministry grant, the city-owned water utility Aguas de Joinville will contribute part of the costs.
The plant, upon completion, will triple the region’s wastewater treatment capacity…
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Krytar, a design and production company of ultra-broadband microwave components and test equipment, has a new directional coupler operating in the frequency range of 4 to 20GHz, which offers nominal coupling of 30dB in a compact package.The new directional coupler offers some of lowest frequency coupler with stripline designs on the market. Stripline designs offer superior low insertion loss,…
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Pipelines
UK-based industrial pipework suppliers Pipestock have announced a new selection of medium density polyethylene (MDPE) valves.
MDPE is a material used within industrial pipe systems and Pipestock carrys a large range of MDPE pipe and fittings. The new valves can be used within an MDPE pipe compression system for the regulation and directing of flow.
MDPE is a variation of polyethylene defined…
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Pipelines
Protecting pipelines from the damaging effects of corrosion is an essential requirement for many offshore or onshore oil and gas installations, where if left unchecked can cause leakage, failure and in extreme cases, result in expensive shutdown.
US-based Allison Engineering have introduced its Kleerband flange protector brand as a solution to the problem of pipeline corrosion.
Allison believes…
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STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor and micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) manufacturer, has announced a new, patented technology that isolates the pressure-sensing element within a fully moulded package to meet the ultra-small form factor requirements and design creativity for the next generation of portable consumer devices.
The company claims, by integrating the isolated…
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Pipelines
Huliot, an Israel-based plumbing and drainage firm, is set to supply environmentally friendly sewage and wastewater pipes into Europe.
It claims its acoustic insulated pipe, made from a plastic compound that does not pollute the environment, is a first for the European sewage industry. The pipes also operate at minimum noise level and will replace cracked lead pipes in existence.
Alongside the…
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Flowmeters
Max Machinery, a low-flow measurement provider, introduces its Model P001 flow meter designed to eclipse the low end capabilities found in other low-flow meters.
It claims its new design has been engineered to offer 4000 pulses per meter revolution and k-factors as high as 24,000 pulses per cc.
The P001 boasts flow-rates from 0.005-200cc/min (based on 100 cps oil) and provides accuracy in…
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Pumps
International Pump Manufacturing, an air operated piston pump manufacturer, has launched new fluid pumps suitable for chemical transfer applications.
The OP300S is a drum length, single tube design that can be used in both 55 gallon drums and IBC tote containers. With a new fluid section seal package and new pump body designed to transfer up to 10 gallons per minute, the OP350 is suitable for…
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Victaulic, a manufacturer of mechanical pipe-joining systems, has launched Extended Life (XL) fittings and couplings, a new line of products for rubber-lined pipe used in abrasive applications.
The fittings feature an extra ¼” of lining, which Victaulic claims extends the service life by up to three times compared to standard rubber-lined fittings.
XL fittings maintain the same inner…
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Other
Bete Fog Nozzle Inc. has developed a pneumatically actuated, low flow flat fan spray nozzle for controlled intermittent liquid spay using only liquid pressure as the force for atomisation.
The HydroPulse is made from food-grade materials, making it suitable for food-based applications as well as corrosive environments and harsh cleaning fluids. Applications include food and chemical processing;…
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