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Thomson upgrades RediMount adapter kit

Thomson Industries, Inc. has launched an upgraded RediMount option, a pre-engineered, modular adapter kit for seamlessly installing motors or gears in less than five minutes.

MA1 series linear actuator for harsh environments

TiMOTION’s MA1 series linear actuator is designed for harsh working environments, and performs well in the operating temperature range -30°C~+65°C.

Albion confirms success with SS fittings

Albion Valves (UK) Ltd was one of the first companies in the UK to introduce a range of stainless steel fittings compliant with the ISO 4144 Standard, which specifies the pressure, temperature ratings and dimensions of this product group.

New projects to optimize flow meter performance

TUV SUD NEL has launched two industry-wide collaborative projects to address the impact that evolving real-world conditions have on flow meter performance, as it believes that significant measurement errors are costing the oil and gas industry approximately USD 7M per day.

Extended Metso portfolio caters to all customers

Metso is extending its valve solution portfolio to address a wider scope of customer needs in flow control. Following the acquisition of the valve automation division of India-based Rotex Manufacturers and Engineers Private Limited (RMEPL), a range of valves, actuators, limit switches and pneumatics are included to Metso's existing offering, opening opportunities in new applications and industries.

Trelleborg to launch pioneering rotary gate valve

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions worked in partnership with LB Bentley, specialists in creating small bore subsea valves for subsea applications, to support the company in its development of its Medium Duty Rotary Gate Valve.

Digital Communications Interface for Industry 4.0

Emerson introduced its ASCO Numatics Sentronic Plus (Series 614) and Sentronic LP (Series 617) proportional pressure control valves with the integration of IO-Link® communications to provide cost-effective and reliable control and diagnostics in support of predictive maintenance practices.

BEL’s surface gate valves in Trinidad and Tobago

As a supplier of high-pressure valves, the experienced engineers at BEL Valves are constantly dealing with challenging requirements from some of the world’s top oil and gas operators.

Kinetrol’s actuators at water treatment plant

An Upper Midwest water treatment plant was experiencing high failure rates, long maintenance periods, and too many repair issues with their existing pneumatic scotch-yoke cylinder valve operators.

Emerson to modernize Sonatrach Gas processing plant

Emerson, in partnership with Fores Engineering, has signed a USD 32M contract with Sonatrach, Algeria's state energy company, to modernize its gas processing plant in Alrar.