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New Alfa Laval valve for industrial applications

Alfa Laval has introduced an aseptic double-seat valve to its range of Alfa Laval mixproof valves. The new Alfa Laval Aseptic Mixproof Valve for sterile process applications is based on the same modular architecture as the well-proven aseptic version of the company’s Unique Single Seat Valve (SSV).

LYB grants Nauticol license to a JV

LyondellBasell (LYB) has announced that a JV between PolyMirae Company Ltd (PMC) and SK Advanced (SKA) has selected LyondellBasell’s world-leading polypropylene fifth generation Spheripol technology for a 400KTA unit to be constructed in Ulsan, South Korea.

EQD skid of Flint upgraded

Flint Subsea Limited have upgraded their Emergency Quick Disconnect (EQD) skid to include a fail-close actuator on the system’s main isolation valve.

NewTek’s new RVDT rotary position sensors

NewTek Sensor Solutions has introduced the RV series of RVDT rotary position sensors that offer highly accurate angular displacement measurement of rotating elements such as quarter-turn ball and butterfly valves, actuators, throttles and dancer arm tensioners used in industrial machine-to-machine applications.

Subsea 7 bags new work at VITO field

Subsea 7 has increased its planned activity in the Gulf of Mexico region with the award of a second construction contract for the Vito development.

RAYS ball valves ready for delivery

Recently, the production of DN150/PN100 and DN300/PN150 carbon steel pneumatic hydraulic actuated ball valves was completed by RAYS.

AUMA Management completes generation change

As of 1 August 2018, Dr. Christoph Göttlicher has joined AUMA Management as Chief Technical Officer (CTO). In his new role he is responsible for Product Management, Research & Development, Business Development and Innovations within the global AUMA Group.

MSS publishes revised standards for check valves

The Manufacturers Standardization Society (MSS) of the Valve and Fittings Industry announces that technical standards SP-71-2018, Gray Iron Swing Check Valves, Flanged and Threaded Ends and SP-125-2018, Check Valves: Gray Iron and Ductile Iron, In-Line, Spring-Loaded, Center-Guided have been revised and published by MSS.

Wandfluh’s AExd3206rr designated poppet valve

Wandfluh has extended the flange poppet valves for the modular valve assembly with an execution for use in explosion hazard environments.

Nauticol to construct methanol facility

Nauticol Energy Ltd. (Nauticol) has announced its intention to construct a USD 2B world-scale methanol manufacturing facility in Grande Prairie.