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New elastomer materials guide from James Walker

Following the recent launch of its latest material, Vermilion Seven, James Walker has now published a comprehensive guide to its complete elastomer offering for the oil and gas industry covering all the major challenges of rapid gas decompression resistance, high and low temperature performance and chemical resistance, including performance under sour conditions.

Flomatic expands AIS complaint 80DIVFD check valves

Flomatic announces the expansion of their American Iron and Steel (AIS) compliant Model 80DIVFD submersible pump check valve in a new 10” size.

Danfoss AB-QM 4.0 Flexo, flexible PICV connection set

Danfoss introduces AB-QM 4.0 Flexo, a compact, 8-in-1, PICV solution for fast installation, flushing, and servicing of Fan Coil Units in hydronic HVAC systems as used in public and commercial buildings.

Matco-Norca’s new press adapter fittings

Matco-Norca is pleased to announce its new line of brass Press adapter fittings. These lead-free adapters are available in sizes 1/2" - 2", Press x MIP and Press x FPT.

Metsä Fibre, Neles sign preliminary agreement

Metsä Fibre, part of Metsä Group, and Neles have signed a preliminary agreement of valve solutions for the bioproduct mill in Kemi, Finland.

Reducing emissions with an electric actuator

The hydrocarbon market is experiencing electrification and Mokveld is part of that with electric actuated valves. At present, the energy for actuators of critical or severe service control valves and on/off valves is mainly from the air supply.

Paladon hydraulic double-acting linear actuators

Paladon Systems has finalized an order of Hydraulic Double Acting Linear Actuators (Model HYL-35-19-DA rod35) with Control System.

CGGC & Voith sign equipment supply contract in Beijing

China Gezhouba Group Corporation (CGGC) and Voith Hydro Shanghai Limited (VHS) entered into an equipment supply contract in Beijing, under which VHS will supply four 200 MW Francis turbine-generator units and online monitoring systems for the Mohmand Dam hydropower plant in Pakistan.

ControlAir achieves SIL 3 certification

ControlAir LLC, a manufacturer of precision pneumatic and electro-pneumatic controls announces that it’s Type 6100 Aluminum and Type 6200 Stainless Steel Large Flow Capacity Volume Boosters were awarded a Certificate of Compliance to IEC 61508 for a SIL 3 safety rating.

PJV awarded two FPSO contracts in Brazil

PJ Valves (PJV), the specialist manufacturer and supplier of valves for the global energy industry, has been awarded two significant FPSO valve contracts for projects in Brazil.