Instrumentation

Instrumentation in the valve and actuation industry refers to the array of tools, devices, and systems utilized to monitor, regulate, and control the functioning of valves and actuators within various industrial setups. This category serves as an essential guide and repository of knowledge pertaining to the instrumentation segment of the industry.

The instrumentation category encapsulates the vast and intricate world of devices and systems that facilitate the precise control and monitoring of valves and actuators. In the modern industry landscape, instrumentation extends beyond mere control to encompass diagnostics, analytics, and integration with advanced automation systems. These instruments are crucial in ensuring the efficiency, safety, and optimal performance of valve and actuator assemblies in various industries including oil and gas, power generation, water treatment, and more.

LNG and Power: new challenges for Indra

LNG and Power: new challenges for Indra

Indra, with over thirty years of experience in ball piping valves and for needle instrumentation in various configurations, has indicated it will diversify and adapt its production for sectors not previously supplied.
Announcing Golden Harvest

Announcing Golden Harvest

Summit Valve and Controls has added Golden Harvest Inc. water control products to its line-up. It is built following AWWA standards, Golden Harvest Inc.
Curtiss-Wright awarded contracts valued $220m

Curtiss-Wright awarded contracts valued $220m

Curtiss-Wright Corporation announced that it has been awarded contracts valued more than USD 220M to provide propulsion valves, pumps, and advanced instrumentation and control systems for the U.S.
Compact ball valve also for heavy-duty applications

Compact ball valve also for heavy-duty applications

As the first shut-off valve or for connecting pressure measuring instruments: The new ball valve, model BV, is suitable for a variety of applications.
Parker Hannifin launches subsea ball and needle valves

Parker Hannifin launches subsea ball and needle valves

Parker Hannifin has launched a new range of small-bore subsea ball valves and subsea needle valves for leak-free and reliable, long-term performance in subsea applications up to 10,000 PSI (689 bar) and depths down to 3,050 m (10,000 ft).
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Steve Spangler joins Eastern Controls, Inc.

Eastern Controls, Inc., the Mid-Atlantic’s premier manufacturer’s representative, distributor, and service provider of process measurement and control equipment announced the addition of Steve Spangler to the organization.

Severn Glocon achieves new OHS Standard

Severn Glocon received accreditation to the new international standard of ISO 45001:2018 for Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems (OHS) certified by the BSI (British Standards Institution) Group.
Supply of 3595 type control valves to Huizhou Refinery

Supply of 3595 type control valves to Huizhou Refinery

Samson Ringo has concluded the manufacturing and satisfactory testing to be supplied to China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) through Samson China for a Desuperheaters modification project in the Huizhou Refinery.
WIKA’s monoblock with two types of valve

WIKA’s monoblock with two types of valve

The new model IBM monoblock from WIKA is designed to be space-saving and robust. The compact instrumentation valve is optionally available with threaded connections angled at 90°, ball valves and/or needle valves.

Harbour Group acquires SHF

SHF, Inc. (SHF), is now part of the Harbour Group family of companies, Jeff Fox, Harbour Group’s chairman and chief executive officer, recently announced.

Instrumentation

The instrumentation segment within the valve and actuation industry remains at the forefront of fostering efficiency, safety, and innovation in various industrial landscapes. Acting as the central nervous system of valve operations, instrumentation encompasses an ever-evolving array of technologies and tools designed to optimize, control, and monitor valve and actuator functions. From sensor technologies facilitating real-time monitoring to advanced diagnostic tools paving the way for predictive maintenance, this category highlights the industry’s strides towards integrating intelligent solutions in contemporary infrastructures.

As we steer into a future marked by Industry 4.0, the realm of instrumentation stands as a testament to human ingenuity, continually redefining the paradigms of operational excellence and safety. The instrumentation category serves not just as a repository of the latest developments, but also as a beacon, guiding professionals towards adopting more sustainable, efficient, and integrated approaches in valve and actuation management. By staying tuned to the advancements in this category, stakeholders can navigate the complexities of modern industrial ecosystems with informed perspectives, harnessing the full potential of instrumentation in driving growth and innovation in the valve and actuation industry.

Instrumentation in the valve and actuation industry serves as the nerve center of modern industrial operations, fostering precision, efficiency, and safety. As technology evolves, the category promises to bring forth more advanced and integrated solutions, paving the way for smarter, more sustainable, and safer industrial environments. Keeping abreast with developments in this category equips industry professionals with the knowledge and tools to leverage the full potential of modern valve and actuator systems.