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Germany: electrolysis conversion

Uhde is converting an amalgam electrolysis plant which has been in operation for 40 years to its latest generation of energy-saving Uhde membrane cells for Vestolit GmbH & Co. KG site in Germany.

RC200 with manual override unit M1

The new RC200 with manual override unit M1 from Remote Control is suitable for DA and SR actuators, sizes RC210 to RC280.

MPA valve actuator

The new MPA valve actuator from Hanbay is a positioning device for needle, ball, plug valves and the like.

Actuators for Victorian tidal gateway

Rotork’s specialist valve actuation Site Services Department has recently completed a comprehensive modernisation project for the UK Environment Agency to improve operation and safety at a Victorian tidal gateway on the Humber Estuary in Lincolnshire.

SS pilot valves

ASCO Joucomatic’s new 551 series of stainless steel (316L) valves has been developed for use in corrosive and hazardous environments in the petrochemical, process, chemical, oil and gas and food industries.

Petrochemical products presentation

Finnish companies have recently conducted a presentation titled “New technologies and equipment for petrochemical and chemical industry” for JSC Sibur.

Gradient mixing constant flow valve

Flow control specialist Bio-Chem Valve has developed a range of valves for precision gradient mixing and diverting applications.

Blow-out proof stem butterfly valves

Bray Controls has designed a blow-out proof stem for its Series 40 butterfly valves.

Sub-zero range SS valves

Midland-ACS’s new sub-zero range of stainless steel valves and air service units are designed for applications in the food and pharmaceutical industries, and also in the offshore oil and gas sector where operating temperatures can be as low as –500C.

Twin Seal double block & bleed valve

Transmark Fcx’s new Twin Seal valve is an alternative to the traditional two valves system with one double-seated bubble-tight valve.