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Critical valve testing

The new Stroke-Test from Smith Flow Control (UK) is a device for testing critical valves without shutting down the process flow.

New miniature shock absorber

Automation control equipment manufacturer Ace Controls International (UK) introduces a new miniature shock absorber that is suitable for mounting in pneumatic cylinders and rotary actuators.

New self-venting valve

Flowserve Flow Control (UK) introduces a ball valve that provides a positive release of downstream energy when the valve is closed.

Tube fittings and valves in seawater

Circor Gyrolok tube fittings and Hoke ball and needle valves from Circor Instrumentation (UK) in a special combination of Monel and stainless steel were selected by Anatrol (UK) for its seawater analysis system.

Organic by-products processing

Landia (UK) Heat-processing plant enables environmental and commercial use of animal by-products and waste at bio-gas plants.

Double-sealed control valves

The Samson (USA) Type 3347 control valve is designed for aseptic applications in the food processing industry.

Miniature valves for robot hands

Lee Products (USA) and London based Shadow Robot Co. are breaking new ground in advanced robotic systems.

Cesare Bonetti SpA centenary

Cesare Bonetti SpA is celebrating 100 years from its foundation.

Zy-Tech acquires valve supplier

Zy-Tech Global Industries has acquired a majority stake in South Africa’s Valvestock Ltd, a valve distributor based in Vereeniging, Gauteng, South Africa.

MTL fieldbus surge solutions approved

Emerson(USA) has approved the MTL Surge Technologies Fieldbus protector range, which consists of the TP32 and the FP32, for use in its fieldbus solutions.