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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.

Brewery automation

Cervecería Centroamericana brewery (Guatemala) recently implemented a new automation System for the monitoring and control of its crude water pumping area.

Caspian: gas injection

Agip KCO has awarded GE Energy a contract to supply an ultra high-pressure, sour gas injection system for the Kashagan oilfield in the North Caspian Sea.

Hydrogen valve order

Severn Glocon has received a second order for its control valves, known as Switching Valves, designed for use in hydrogen production plants.

Containment for hydrocarbon samples

Parker Instrumentation has launched a range of stainless steel sampling cylinders, conforming to the Transportable Pressure Equipment Directive (TPED).

Non-electrical pneumatic products

Asco Joucomatic has launched pneumatic products for use in potentially explosive gaseous and dust-laden atmospheres.

Sampling valves on offer

AJG Waters now offers a wider range of valves to suit process sampling requirements, whether for viscous slurries, higher temperature duties, non-viscous products or toxic products.

Saudi Arabia: AUMA awarded water project

A contract has been awarded to Al Rafid to supply a 400km water pipeline and AUMA actuators to provide over 250 part-turn worm gearboxes for butterfly valves.

Valves for flow control

Pump Engineering introduces Badger metre control valves.