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Actuators for boats

New linear actuators are available that provide boat and other marine equipment manufacturers with an alternative source of push-pull power.

Four-way valves

The new GS04 57 four way valve is a high flow version of Sterling Hydraulics’ G04 57 valve.

UK: LNG import terminal

South Hook LNG Terminal Co., The Woodlands, Texas, USA, has awarded CB&I a lump-sum turnkey contract for Phase II of a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal to be built near Milford Haven, Wales, UK.

LVQ valves

SMC introduces its new HP valves - Series LVQ. As part of the current SMC high purity range, the new LVQ valves minimize both particulate and chemical contamination.

Non-spill couplings

Colder Products Company’s new NS4 Series couplings are now available in an ABS version.

Valves to reduce toxic emissions

Camcon is developing a prototype valve to reduce toxic emissions and improve the efficiency of jet aircraft.

Control of differing valves

B and R’s XV new connection system allows users to integrate pneumatic valves from most well-known manufacturers directly into the same control system.

Azores: geothermal power plant

Ormat Technologies has announced that two of its subsidiaries have entered into Supply and Engineering Procurement contracts for a new geothermal power plant in the Azores.

Linear motor dedicated to actuation

The ServoTube from Copley Controls is a three phase linear motor designed for use as an actuator.

Salman oil and gas field contract

Van Leeuwen Buizen has been awarded a contract for the supply of valves on the Salman Offshore Oil and Gas Field in Iran.