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Diaphragm failure stopped

A new inlet stabiliser from Blacoh Sentry has ended a continual problem of diaphragm failure on AODD pumps at a US paints manufacturer.

Screw driven actuator

The latest publication from HepcoMotion is an eight page overview of its new PSD120 profile screw driven actuator unit.

Auma extends Vietnam power base

A recent contract gain for Auma actuators in Vietnam has extended application of its products to include the Uong Bi Power plant.

High vacuum valves

A new series XM and XY range of lightweight, precision cast, stainless steel high vacuum valves, from SMC Pneumatics (UK), have been developed to reduce the effects of corrosion by the use of SCS13 body material.

USA: environmental project

Skanska has been contracted to perform upgrades at the 26th Ward water pollution control plant located in the borough of Brooklyn in New York City.

IMPACT 2000T manifold unit

The IMPACT 2000T (international modular pneumatic actuator control technology) from stainless steel valve actuation company Midland ACS allows all the elements of a pneumatic control circuit to be connected into one manifold unit.

New electro-pneumatic positioner

SMC Pneumatics (UK) introduces its new Series IP8000/8100 electronically-controlled electro-pneumatic positioner.

Control ball valve for gas industry

Evola Ltd introduces its rotary control ball valve, specifically designed for flow and pressure regulating duties in the gas industry.

Balancing valves

A new range of Astra-Plus balancing valves have been introduced by the fluid control specialist ARI Armaturen (UK).

Monitored soft start dump valve

Norgren, now offers a monitored soft start dump valve. Designed to limit risks during initial pressurisation, the soft start valve allows a controlled increase of pressure, which supplies downstream equipment, reducing the possibility of damage due to rapid pressurisation.