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D03 sandwich check valve module

Adaconn(TM) and Inserta(TM) have introduced the D03 Sandwich check valve module at the IFPE Show, in Las Vegas, Nevada in March 2008.

Series 298-398 process valve

Asco Numatics has introduced the Series 298-398 process valve, a new range of piston-operated valves for steam, superheated water, hot and cold liquids and inert gases.

Rotork appoints

Rotork’s Pakscan and open network systems activity has been strengthened by the appointment of Chartered Engineer Shelley Pike as Systems Sales Manager.

IsysNet system

Parker Hannifin has released pneumatic valves that meet ISO standard 15047 parts 1 and 2 (ISO sizes 02, 01, 1, 2 and 3).

Three piece diaphragm valve

Asahi/America Inc. has released a newly designed diaphragm valve, know as 3-piece design Teflon diaphragm.

AP1 aseptic valve

The new DELTA AP1 aseptic valve, from APV, features a flat PTFE diaphragm, 3A and EHEDG certification.

China: coal-based chemical project

Jiangshan Chemical Co. Ltd (Jiangshan, China) has signed a framework agreement on 9 April 2008, with the governments of Ordos City and Wushen Banner to build a USD 710 million coal-based chemical base at the cyclic industry park of Wushen Banner, Ordos City, in northern China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Jiangshan Chemical announced on 11 April 2008.

JAG Valves earn European PED approval

JAG flocomponents’ valves has been certified by TUV to meet the standards of the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) required for CE marking for acceptance in the European Union.

Cameron and MaxTorque partnership

Cameron has announced a three-year partnership arrangement with MaxTorque LLC (privately held) to supply their gear operators for Cameron’s pipeline ball valves.

Auma EDD/DTM downloads

Auma actuator customers in the water/power and oil/gas industries can now benefit from free downloadable EDD and DTM software drivers for use with the two established software technologies: Simatic PDM and FDT.