Innovations and solutions

The category of “Innovations and Solutions” within the valve and actuation industry serves as a critical focal point, capturing the essence of forward-thinking developments and cutting-edge solutions that aim to address current and future challenges faced by this sector.

In a sector that’s fundamental to a multitude of industries ranging from oil and gas to water management, the sphere of innovations and solutions keeps a finger on the pulse of technological advancements, new product developments, and enhanced service solutions. This category is vibrant and dynamic, signifying the ongoing efforts to enhance efficiency, safety, and environmental sustainability in the valve and actuation industry.

Valve connection simplifies control

Asco Joucomatic's new VCS valve connection system connects up to 127 valves (pneumatic, hydraulic, general purpose, water, gas and oil), and up to 254 sensors, to a centralised controller over distances of 2.5km.

Explosive fire at Tornio

An oxygen gas pipe broke for a still unknown reason at AvestaPolarit's Tornio melt shop line number 2.

Cutting maintenance time and costs

The 847Q lugged butterfly valve is the latest addition to the 800 Series of Teflon-seated valves from Tomoe Valve.

Manifold to monitor and control electrolyte flow

Burkert Fluid Control Systems has supplied manifolds, sensors and valves to Paralloy (UK) to control the delivery of liquid electrolyte to two electro-chemical machining (ECM) units that are used to machine internal bore profiles in cast nickel alloy furnace tubes produced at the company plant at Billingham.

Pinch valves with magnetic position sensing

Acro Associates' pneumatically operated Pinch valves, Model 932, are available with the only sensing technology developed specifically for use in pinch valves, Magnetic Position Sensing (MPS).

New compact valve by KSB

KSB Aktiengesellschaft (Frankenthal, Germany) is launching a new compact valve for HVAC applications.

Pulsation dampener and metering valve in one

The Series 2000 CVC controller from ESE (Oegstgeest, The Netherlands) now functions as both a dampener and metering valve in one unit.

Valves for high-viscosity problems

Custom-designed rotary valves from Omnifit have helped the manufacturer of a DNA analysis instrument solve a seemingly intractable problem.

Simulator simplifies control system retrofit

When Honeywell UK won a contract to retrofit an existing control system on a General Electric LM2500 gas turbine, it required a simulation package that had the power and flexibility to model the nonlinearities of a turbine.

Clean valve launched in UK

To meet growing demand for clean valves, Flowserve Flow Control is introducing a new product range into the UK.

Innovations and Solutions

In the dynamic landscape of the valve and actuation industry, the “Innovations and Solutions” category stands as a beacon of progress and ingenuity, reflecting the sector’s unyielding commitment to excellence and sustainability. This category encapsulates the fervent efforts to push the boundaries of what’s possible, heralding groundbreaking developments in technology, materials, and methodologies. As a testament to human ingenuity, it showcases the symbiotic relationship between innovation and solution formulation, spotlighting advances that drive efficiency, safety, and environmental responsibility. In this vibrant space, stakeholders from various sectors converge to explore, adapt, and implement novel solutions, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration. As we navigate through an era marked by rapid technological advancements, the “Innovations and Solutions” category promises to be the fulcrum that propels the valve and actuation industry into a future marked by sustainability, resilience, and unparalleled excellence.

The “Innovations and Solutions” category serves as the industry’s think-tank, nurturing a culture of continuous improvement and fostering a community that is tuned towards embracing advancements for better performance and sustainability. As the industry strides forward, this category promises to be a hub of inspiration and insights, steering the valve and actuation sector towards a future marked by innovation, efficiency, and environmental stewardship.