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Modularity and simplicity in water control systems

The Uniwat® and CSA® range of valves and flow control products mean a winning team for simple, fast, and modular water control systems.

Micro-Tech Endoscopy’s jacket disposable biopsy valve

Micro-Tech Endoscopy recently expanded its presence in the Infection Prevention market with the launch of the Jacket Disposable Biopsy Valve.

AVT EZ Valve keeps the water running at UK nuclear site

The AVT EZ Valve has proved itself to be invaluable at a UK nuclear site. Engineers at Sellafield in Cumbria used a 12” valve to assist in the diversion of water lines during a project to construct a new facility that is used to clean contaminated water.

Solenoid coil Ex-protection

The solenoid coil MKU has been extended with additional approval for use in dust explosion hazardous areas. The solenoid coil is used for applications in explosive atmospheres where a corresponding protection class is required.

Hydraulic actuators for Sarawak Project in Malaysia

Paladon Systems is pleased to announce that it has completed the order for Spring to Open and Spring to Close Actuators (Model HYC-31M-44-SRC2HE, HYS-8-12-SRO4F, HYS-0,4-7-SRC6A-CP), with Control System.

Orbinox EB bi-directional knife gate valves

The EB model knife gate is a bi-directional valve designed for general industrial service applications. The design of the body and seat assures non-clogging shutoff on suspended solids.ORBINOX specializes in providing valve, automation, and engineering solutions across all industries however it is extremely focused and motivated by the continuously developing waste to the energy sector.

Versa launches 3D CAD downloads for V-Series Valves

Versa Products launched an all-new 3D interactive CAD download capability on their website. Built by CADENAS PARTsolutions, the tool enables design engineers to gain instant access to necessary information and CAD models for V-Series directional control valves, adding accuracy and accelerating design cycles for manufacturers specifying these components.Versa manufactures pneumatic and hydraulic control valves for automation systems.

GEA redesigns its SANICIP bag filter

GEA has made a series of important changes to its trusted SANICIP® bag filtration system for food- & dairy spray dryers in a long-term development project that will provide valuable operational benefits to users of the new equipment.The new SANICIP® II (patent pending) maintains and controls the pressure drop through the filtration bags more effectively by promoting longer production times and reducing CIP intervals.Following extensive studies with customers, GEA identified key areas where design modifications could be made in this new generation of SANICIP® technology.GEA has also looked closely at the design of its dedusting system, essentially comprising super-sonic nozzles and rapid diaphragm valves.

Unity awarded a three-year contract extension

Aberdeen-headquartered Unity, Europe’s provider of well integrity technology, services, and engineering solutions, has been awarded a three-year contract extension, by a UK oil and gas operator, to continue their work on three northern North Sea platforms.

Mokveld acquires ATEX and IECEx certificate

Mokveld’s continuous drive to meet the safety requirements in the market, it has added the following certificate to its quality manual to enable the worldwide supply of its products for use in explosive atmospheres.