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Keraflo KP Type float valve kit

Keraflo's latest development, the KP Type float valve kit, allows full flexibility in the level of stored water that is available in large tanks supplied by pipework up to 200mm in diameter.

MDG mobile directional control valve

Eaton Corp. has introduced a mobile directional control valve based on its Vickers(TM) DG4V3 design.

CRDV/S drain valve

Spartan Scientific, a manufacturer of standard and custom designed solenoid valves, has introduced its CRDV/S drain valve.

EPM Fisher design D3 FloPro valve

on-off control valveEmerson Process Management's (EPM) new Fisher Design D3 FloPro high-pressure, on-off control valve is a globe-style valve designed for use as a dump valve on gas separators and scrubbers.

Hippo piston valve line additions

The High Pressure Equipment Company has added to their extra heavy duty Hippo piston air operated valve line with new orifice sizes, maximum operating pressures and air pressures.

Namur-compatible solenoid valves

Parker Fluid Control Division, manufacturers of the Skinner and Gold Ring lines of solenoid valves and the Sinclair Collins line of process control valves, now offers a line of High-Flow Namur valves for direct mounting to pneumatic actuators.

Dresser-Rand acquires

Dresser-Rand Group Inc. has announced that it has acquired the Gimpel business from Tyco Flow Control, a reporting unit of Tyco International.

Metso receives CTJV valve order

automated on-off ball valves Metso Automation has received a valve order from Chiyoda-Technip Joint Venture formed by Chiyoda Corp.

New Control pinch valve catalogue

Red Valve’s new 28-page Control pinch valve catalogue reviews the core product line, introduces new products and details several applications and installation options.

OMB Valves appoints Frederic Soccard

OMB valves spa (a manufacturer of forged steel gate, globe, check and ball valves) has announced the appointment of Frederic Soccard as Sales Agent for France where he will have responsibility for assigned accounts in the Oil and Gas sector.