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‘Fit and Forget’ EL-O-Matic Actuators

Orbinox’s ‘Fit and Forget’ EL-O-Matic Actuators. The EL-O-MATIC ‘F’ series pneumatic actuators can be supplied with a CSR-coating system (inside and out), a process involving a ceramic filled fluoropolymer based epoxy resin, impregnated by a temperature of 240 deg C into the aluminium surface, offering superior corrosion resistance in aggressive environments, such as offshore platforms, and in the chemical industry demonstrating excellent resistance to exposure to acidic or alkaline solutions.

Nouryon to expand MCA capacity in the Netherlands

Nouryon has announced plans to expand its production capacity for monochloroacetic acid (MCA) in Delfzijl, the Netherlands by the end of 2020.

BASF adopt AM as a technology with a high-potential

What started with two printing machines in a basement has evolved into an Additive Manufacturing Center (AMC) with state-of-the-art equipment and professional, 3D-manufactured parts. In November 2019, BASF opened the AMC which specializes in producing unique parts and manufacturing special alloys.

New certification for Valpres 760000 & 720025 series

Valpres, the Bonomi Group company specialized in the production of steel and special alloys valves for industrial and Oil&Gas markets, has always had as objective the satisfaction of the most demanding standards to certificate, at an international level, its disposition for total quality which involves the product lifecycle every day.

MSS revised ANS for Pressure-Seal Bonnet Valves

The Manufacturers Standardization Society (MSS) of the Valve and Fittings Industry announces that ANSI/MSS SP-144-2020, Pressure-Seal Bonnet Valves, has been approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) as a revised American National Standard (ANS) and published by MSS.

ValvTechnologies introduces VirtualValv support

ValvTechnologies, the manufacturer of zero-leakage, severe service isolation valve solutions, introduced VirtualValv Support™, an on-demand augmented reality tool to provide remote installation, maintenance support service, anytime, anywhere.

GEMÜ valves used to combat COVID-19

GEMÜ is supporting the development of a new system, which will double existing ventilation capacities by enabling two patients to use the same ventilator, with a pragmatic solution.

Warren Controls new electrically actuated valves

Warren Controls, a manufacturer of control valves and specialty fluid handling products, announces its new ILEA 5800E Series of high-quality, modulating, linear, electrically actuated industrial globe control valves.

Petrofac awarded a two-year contract with NEO Energy

Petrofac’s Engineering and Production Services (EPS) business announce the award of a two-year contract with NEO Energy. Under the terms of the agreement, Petrofac will provide Well Management and Well Operator support for 25 production wells across the Affleck, Balloch, Dumbarton, Flyndre, and Lochranza fields.

Slim Pump Safety Valve awarded API 14A certification

Pragma’s Slim Pump Safety Valve has received API 14A certification after completing independent testing in the US. The valve is designed to be retrofitted through-tubing as part of a slimline ESP installation but can also be used as an independent qualified sub-surface safety valve and in support of other artificial lift systems.