Fastest coating facility in the world
Together with Pagendarm BTT GmbH, BASF in Ludwigshafen is building a technical centre facility for aqueous pressure-sensitive adhesives that is designed to operate at a maximum speed of 1500 metres per minute.
Proportional valve has onboard control loop
Pulstronic is a new pneumatic proportional valve from Asco Joucomatic, designed for applications requiring variable pressure regulation.
Heavy-duty control valves
Leslie Controls Inc. has announced the new DKLO Series Control Valve, the economical choice for commercial, HVAC and light industrial applications. With Class IV shut-off up to 400 psig, and stainless steel trim, the DKLO Series is designed to provide years of trouble-free service.
DuPont and Statoil joint venture
DuPont Bio-Based Materials and Statoil have signed an agreement to form a joint venture to further develop the world's only methane-based fermentation production facility.
Maintenance-free valve
Mactenn Systems Ltd has recently completed design improvements that allow their inflatable seat Inflatek® Valve to be rated as maintenance-free for its operating lifetime.