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Customised solutions in pinch valves

Pinch valve manufacturer Acro Associates offers engineered solutions for pinching flexible tubing and disposable tube sets sized from 1.6 to 19mm.

Actuator aims for versatility

In launching the LA35 series, SMAC reckons it has produced an actuator with unrivalled versatility.

Third edition of Fisher valve book

Emerson's just published, third edition of the Fisher(R) "Control Valve Sourcebook" presents selection and application guidelines for valves used primarily in electric power generating systems.

US to request bids for oil contracts

The Army Corps of Engineers will solicit competitive bids for a contract to handle emergency repairs to the oilfields in Iraq.

HITMA to collaborate with Kenmac

The HITMA group (Uithoorn, The Netherlands) has reached an agreement with the Kenmac company regarding the supply and servicing of Kenmac products in the Benelux countries.

Pneumatic valve handles two pressures

The S10 compact directional valve from Hoerbiger-Origa can operate as two independent valves in a single body or handle different pressures simultaneously.

SVS specialty valves

SVS is a new specialty valve manufacturer located in Houston, Texas and servicing the specialty high alloy valve markets.

AMOT emergency air shut-off valve

Tight shut-off capability of the AMOT 4261 emergency air shut-off valve, and AMOT's ability to specially design a new larger 10” model of the valve, led MTU of Germany to specify the SpeedTrap diesel engine shutdown system on an engine it was producing for offshore power generation.

Sasol projects

Sasol has disclosed potential investment in future projects to the tune of USD 5 billion.

Alba appoints Alstom Power

Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) has appointed Alstom Power as their EPC Contractor for the power-station portion of the Line 5 Project.