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Our editors gather news and press releases from around the world to bring our community the latest developments in the valve and actuation industry. Here you can find news involving the people and companies involved in the design, manufacturing, supply, maintenance and use of industrial valves and actuators. We focus both on engineered products as off the shelf products.

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Essco bespoke valve goes international

Essco recently supplied a bespoke valve solution to a site in Dakar, Senegal for one of the leading suppliers of temporary power generation equipment.

Furon Q-Valve reliability in 49% HF

Furon Q-Valves were tested for reliability in HF by an independent test lab. An accelerated life test was used to determine the B10 life the number of cycles at which 10% of the valves would be expected to fail.

Subsea hydraulic actuator to Tierra del Fuego

Paladon Systems is pleased to announce that the Subsea Hydraulic Actuator, in full Stainless Steel, Model HYD-31M-56-SRC4H-HW-SUB100-316SS, and its HPU are ready to leave the plant to reach Cruz del Sur, in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina.

KLINGER supplies valves for a large sewer project

Almost 50% of the population in Argentina has no sewage service. KLINGER Argentina supplied large diameter valves to support the National Water Plan.

Valve World: Webinar Check valve sizing and selection

Sizing and selection of check valves is not always given. For critical applications, selection and sizing is required. Apart from line size, process parameters come into play.As for designs, there is no one size-fits-all.

MSS’s revised standard for corrosion-resistant flanges

The Manufacturers Standardization Society (MSS) of the Valve and Fittings Industry announces that SP-51-2021, Class 150LW Corrosion Resistant Flanges and Cast Flanged Fittings, has been revised and published by MSS.

‘XC Series’ hopper outlet knife gate valve technology

ORBINOX ‘XC’ series Hopper Outlet knife gate valve technology is the perfect choice for arduous bulk handling applications.

Val‐Matic webinars

Val‐Matic Valve & Mfg. Corp. offers product webinars on their website and YouTube page. These webinars focus on the features and benefits of Val‐Matic products for use in various industrial applications such as industrial wastewater, power, oil & gas, mining, and fracking.

Matco-Norca enhances its ball valve line

Matco-Norca is pleased to announce that it has enhanced the cold expansion ball valve line, now offering FNPT x F1960 options.

Omal launches Kratos valve

Italian manufacturer Omal launched the new Kratos valve, configurable for uses ranging from -50 ° to +250 °, and ideal for high cycle applications.