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Tyco supports/supplies Namur valves

In a joint agreement covering 16 different countries Tyco now supplies and supports Norgren's range of Namur valves and other fluid power products globally.

EFD.Lab CAD-integrated CFD Software

EFD.Lab’s new CAD-integrated computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software saved time in the design of a flush valve by enabling Johnson Design engineers to solve design problems using software rather than hardware prototypes.

New steam equipment source

Thorite has extended its comprehensive stocks of process system products to include a wide range of control and consumable components for use in steam systems.

Ball Valves UK changes name

From August 2006 the Ball Valves UK name changes to Econosto UK Ltd.

PWM option for linear transducers

Penny + Giles has developed a pulsewidth modulation (PWM) option for its ICT range of contactless in-cylinder linear transducers.

New instrument pipe fitting range

Parker Instrumentation has launched a range of 10,000PSI-rated instrument pipe fittings.

Sure Seal LBV series valves in 24in

Sure Seal Inc., a division of the OPW Fluid Transfer Group, now offers its Sure Seal LBV series of Lined Butterfly Valves through 24in and will be available in a variety of liner and disc materials.

NSSL JV opportunity

NSSL Ltd, a manufacturer and exporter of Industrial Valves - gate, globe, check and ball valves - in India, is looking for acquisitions / joint venture of Valve Companies in Europe and USA.

Intelligent servo actuator upgrade

Alpha Gear Drives continues to develop a method to integrate torque and force sensors directly into the housings of a wide range of motion control solutions - from precision gear reducers to TPM integrated gear and motor products.

Control valves for deep-sea problems

Badger meter control valves, available in the UK through Pump Engineering, are making a contribution to oil extraction in ultra-deep oil wells where the ability to overcome the difficult challenges associated with these applications, such as extreme pressures, wide flow ranges and very low temperatures, is extremely important.