Innovations and solutions

Low cost leak testing

Valve World Publisher - January 14, 2002

Uson Testra and Sprint leak testers are now available in new high-sensitivity versions with an increased maximum test pressure of 100 bar, said to be the highest so far offered.

Chemical compatibility

Valve World Publisher - January 11, 2002

Hydra-Cell Industrial Pumps is introducing the Hydra-Cell C Series Valves to provide accurate, repeatable pressure regulation or relief of corrosive solutions.

Deepwater solutions for Petrobras

Valve World Publisher - January 10, 2002

FMC Technologies Inc. has announced that its FMC Energy Systems business has been engaged to supply three deepwater solutions for Petrobras totalling approximately USD 17 million.

ASCO enclosure system

Valve World Publisher - January 9, 2002

ASCO Joucomatic’s new 2oo2D-SOV safety enclosure system is designed as a key component to provide added levels of operating safety in emergency shutdown systems (ESD) and other critical applications in water treatment, pharmaceutical and petrochemical industries – typically flaring systems on stack pipes.

PFA lined valves against corrosion

Valve World Publisher - January 8, 2002

CRP has introduced its Fluoroflow range of fluoropolymer (PFA) lined products, designed for the demanding process conditions encountered in the chemical, pharmaceutical, paint and paper industries, as well as water treatment plants.

Tyco wins order for Rotterdam plant

Valve World Publisher - January 4, 2002

A contract worth EUR 1 million has been awarded by ABB Lummus Global BV to Anderson Greenwood Crosby, a division of Tyco Valves and Controls, for the supply of Spring Loaded Safety Valves and associated products to one of the world’s most advanced Propylene Oxide (PO) / Styrene Monomer (SM) facilities, currently under construction near Rotterdam.

AIL acquires PED marking

Valve World Publisher - January 4, 2002

AIL (Audco India Ltd) has acquired CE Marking of gate, globe and check valves for the European market.

Leslie announces the air extraction valve

Valve World Publisher - January 2, 2002

Leslie Controls has announced the availability of the Laurence Air Extraction Valve, made of stainless steel.

Fluoropolymer valve

Valve World Publisher - January 2, 2002

Swagelok Company (Solon, Ohio, USA) has introduced a DR series radial diaphragm valve with a fluoropolymer (modified PTFE) body to complement its line of radial diaphragm valve products.

Tyco supplies automation to BASF

Valve World Publisher - December 19, 2001

Tyco Valves & Controls has provided an alternative zero leakage solution for high-pressure benzene applications, by supplying a comprehensive process automation package worth EUR 1,250,000 to new BASF plants in Antwerp and Ludwigshafen.

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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.

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