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British Energy framework agreement

Exeeco (a Rotork Group Co.) has been awarded an exclusive framework agreement for the supply of Rotork valve actuation products and for the service and repair of electric, hydraulic and pneumatic valve actuators at all nine British Energy UK power station sites.

Icore International joins Stratoflex

Icore International has joined forces with Stratoflex, a US-based hose division of Parker Hannifin.

Metal-to-metal seal advances

On-going development at James Walker Moorflex in manufacturing metal-to-metal seals and components for oilfield equipment has expanded the company’s capabilities in the CNC manufacture of annular products, typically incorporating complex sealing profiles and precise sections up to 2.3m diameter.

PFCR fume hood

Salare introduces its PFCR range of recirculatory fume hoods.

Polymer seals

Bal Seal Engineering’s new polymer seals can withstand the harsh conditions - high viscosity, abrasive fluids and high cycling velocities - inherent in cold adhesive dispensing applications.

Bi-parting electric linear actuator

Material waste and product changeover downtime have been cut at Pirelli Tyres’ UK manufacturing plant in Carlisle following the installation of bi-parting electric linear actuators from Hoerbiger-Origa.

Material dispense valve catalogue

Sealant Equipment & Engineering Inc.’s new catalogue, Material dispense valves for adhesives, sealants and lubricants is now available on the company’s website at www.SealantEquipment.com/catalog/mat-dispense.htm for viewing and downloading.

Midland-ACS appoints

Midland-ACS has underlined its ambitious plans for growth in worldwide oil and gas markets with the appointment of Petrotech Enterprises Dubai as its distributor for the UAE region of the Middle East.

USA power contract

Auma Actuators Inc. is to supply over 150 electric actuators to control all motor operated valves, and many of the dampers, at a new 500MW Weston power plant.

Festo makes Barr and Paatz integration partner

Festo has appointed Barr and Paatz of Totnes, Devon, UK, as one of its high technology integration partners.