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Dual 4-way valve

Parker Hannifin's Pneumatic Division has released a dual four-way valve under the Moduflex brand name.

ARI Series 470 series control valve

The new 470 series control valve, from ARI-Armaturen, is suitable for industrial installations, processing technology and plant manufacturing.

XV connector with IP67 protection

B and R's new XV connection concept offers the possibility of integrating pneumatic valves of most well-known manufacturers directly into the system.

Swagelok expands

Swagelok® has expanded its line of GSI Series weir-style diaphragm valves to include new mini weir-style diaphragm valves in 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2in sizes.

Profibus highway termination module

Valve actuation specialist Rotork co-sponsored the annual UK Profibus Users Conference, held at Coombe Abbey, near Coventry.

Logix 3200IQ gets IECEx Certificates

The Flowserve Logix 3200IQ has received two new IECEx Certificates of Conformity, enabling the digital positioner to be used in hazardous locations.

Transmark Fcx announces German acquisition

Transmark Fcx, the leading distributor of valves and flow control equipment, has signalled its intention to expand its operations in Germany with the acquisition of a shareholding in DRW Armaturen GmbH.

New Severn service centre at Falkirk

Severn Unival, the control valve and actuation aftermarket services company, has opened a new service centre for customers in Grangemouth and the central belt of Scotland following the acquisition of Vesco Services Ltd at Falkirk.

Bosch-Rexroth AS-i valve terminals

The new CA44 AS-i valve terminals from Bosch-Rexroth can accommodate any two valves from the company's MC range, including double-solenoid 4/2-way types.

Corrosion-resistant control valves

Plast-O-Matic Valves offers new flow control valves in natural polypropylene, PVC, and other thermoplastics to maintain a constant, pre-determined flow in a piping system.