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Valves
Heavy investments in the upstream, midstream and downstream segments of the oil and gas industry are fuelling the demand for industrial valves and actuators in China, according to new analysis from Frost & Sullivan, Analysis of the Chinese Industrial Valves and Actuators Market.
In 2013, the oil and gas industry was the largest end user for industrial valves and actuators, accounting for…
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Pumps
Following the release of its Dura 45 hose pump, Verderflex has expanded the line with the Verderflex Dura 55, designed to deliver over 20% more flow.
The addition of the Verderflex Dura 55 expands the Dura range's flow rates from <1 l/hr to 15.3 m³/hr at pressures up to 16 bar.
Designed to meet growing market demands for a pump that can reduce life cycle costs, maximise plant uptime and…
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Valves
ASCO Numatics has introduced its Numatics 501 Series directional control valve. The general purpose automation valve is designed for directional control and piloting applications requiring compact size, high flow capability, and energy savings.
The pressure shut-off option permits users to replace individual valves without stopping their production process – reducing line downtime and…
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Valves
Bestobell Marine has recently secured its first order to supply its brand new range of cryogenic high pressure globe valves to DSME (Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering) in South Korea.
The new valves have been developed over the past two years, in conjunction with DSME, to meet the exacting standards required for the valves in the new fuel gas systems, which includes withstanding…
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Pumps
Ingersoll Rand has introduced the ARO Station, a new customized pumping station housing an ARO pump and piping in a durable housing in order to reduce leaks and fumes during chemical transfer between containers.
The ARO Station is placed independently in a truck and is supposed to help operators comply with changing environmental regulations while enhancing operator safety.
The ARO Station can…
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Valves
HAM-LET, a global manufacturer of instrumentation valves and fittings for industrial and high purity fluid and gas delivery systems, has introduced an upgraded H-99 Severe Service Needle Valve series and a 20% lower torque Oxygen clean Double Ferrule Compression Fittings.
HAM-LET H-99 Severe Service Needle Valves can accommodate for high pressure demands, have high temperature endurance and are…
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Valves
Nordson EFD, a precision fluid dispensing systems manufacturer, has introduced the xQR41 Series MicroDot needle valve.
The valve features a 60% smaller form factor than standard valves, an exchangeable modular design for greater customisation and process control, and a Quick Release (QR) clasp that allows easy removal of the fluid body to replace wetted parts.
The xQR41 valve's profile of 66 mm…
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Flowmeters
Titan Enterprises, based in Sherborne, UK, has reported a doubling of the number of flowmeters sold to export markets during its last financial year.
During that year, Titan saw record production of over 45,000 flowmeters shipped to 34 countries worldwide. Notable growth was seen in sales of the company's innovative Atrato ultrasonic flow meter as well as its Oval Gear (OG) and 1000 Series…
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Valves
CHEP Pallecon Solutions recently launched new MaxiValve Liners in the Asia Pacific region to complement its existing suite of intermediate bulk container (IBC) rental solutions. The new liner range is pre-fit with the MaxiValve, a disposable ball valve, capable of reducing container discharge time by up to 33%.
The 1000l liner bags are food contact, Kosher, and Parve-approved, and designed for…
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Other
Smith Flow Control's TorkDrive is a unique device which prevents manual valves from being damaged due to excessive torque application during valve operation. It can be customised to suit most manufacturer's handwheel operated valves (ball, gear, gate, globe, etc.) where valves require a torque monitoring of over 80Nm.
The device is set to a predetermined maximum torque and if, during the…
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Other
Koch Membrane Systems (KMS) a developer and manufacturer of membranes and membrane filtration systems, has been selected to provide PURON MBR modules for the upgrade of a wastewater treatment plant at a refinery in Russia.
The system is designed for an average flow of 24,000m3 per day (6.3M GPD), with peaks of up to 28,800 m³/d (7.6M GPD). Start-up is scheduled for 2015.
The existing…
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Valves
Metso has been selected to supply state-of-the-art flow control technology to the Petronas Gas Berhad's gas processing plant modernisation project in Kerteh, Terengganu, Malaysia.
The new flow control solutions will replace the plant's existing equipment and enable the plant to reach a higher safety integrity level while improving its environmental performance. The order includes over 140…
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Pumps
Australian Pump Industries has introduced new submersible pumps to deal with the challenge highly corrosive environments pose.
Australian construction sites and mines are often faced with the problem of moving contaminated and corrosive water, with which cast iron submersible pumps are unable to cope with and often fail prematurely.
The SFQ series by Tsurumi Pump, made from cast 316 stainless…
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Level Monitors
In response to demand, BTE has developed a new type suction line level indicator system.
The new device mounted on the top corner of a tank can send a signal to a PLC controller in the Control Room to show the operating level of the floating suction arm. The system is an adaptation of the BTE mechanical indicator system employed to date.
BTE is a specialist in the provision of small to large…
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Pumps
Graco has released the Graco Chemsafe, a new addition to its line of AODD transfer pumps.
The Chemsafe range, designed for the transfer of very corrosive and abrasive fluids, is intended to withstand harsher applications than the company’s previous Husky range.
The new product line is available sizes ranging from ¼” up to 1.5” (up to 376 l/min), has no exposed metal…
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Other
AxFlow has announced that it has taken on the exclusive distribution of APV heat exchangers for industrial markets in the UK. APV heat transfer solution for cooling, heating, condensing and evaporation of process fluids are used across a wide range of industries and AxFlow now becomes the prime source of distribution to the chemical, industrial, oil and gas and power sectors throughout the…
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Pentair has launched its new Keystone F89 pneumatic rack and pinion actuators.
The F89 series offers solutions for all quarter turn applications in industries such as chemical, processing, mining, and power, while delivering cost savings, improved safety and an increased torque rate.
The actuators mount directly on butterfly valves, eliminating the need for a bracket kit, which reduces valve…
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Pentair has introduced a diagnostic communication master for remote actuator control to help operators at complex, large scale plants optimise performance.
The manufacturer says its new Biffi DCM2 system provides advanced centralised monitoring, which highlights critical assets requiring maintenance, thus making scheduling repairs and maintenance more effective and cost-efficient.
The Biffi…
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