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Duke Energy Ohio appeals to OPSB

Duke Energy Ohio is moving forward with its application before the Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) to construct its proposed Central Corridor Pipeline in Hamilton County to ensure the safe and reliable delivery of natural gas to its customers in southwest Ohio for decades to come.

OCV Control Valves aquired by Matholding Group

Matholding Group has aquired 51% of the shares in U.S.‐based OCV Control Valves LLC. The group is rounding out its portfolio in hydraulic control and air valves by merging Dorot Control Valves’ expertise with its experience in the U.

Parker announces validation of “CK” profile seal

The Engineered Polymer Systems Division of Parker Hannifin Corporation, the global leader in motion and control technologies, has announced successful validation of its “CK” profile seal for riser choke and kill applications of 20,000 psi (1378 bar) at 35°F to 350°F (2 °C to 176 °C).

Hayward unveils PVDF ball check valve

Hayward Flow Control has announced the addition to its industry leading TC Series true union ball check valve of natural PVDF (Polyvinylidene Fluoride) to its material offering.

Asahi/America releases new catalog

Asahi/America, Inc. has released a new version of its Thermoplastic Valves, Actuation and Controls catalog. The 232-page catalog contains comprehensive technical information and drawings of Asahi/America’s complete line of thermoplastic valves and actuators including the new Type-57P butterfly valve, the new Series 17 electric actuator, and the new Omni® Type-27 ball valve.

Pierburg develops a solenoid piston cooling valve

Pierburg GmbH has developed a solenoid valve that shuts off the oil cooling of the pistons when needed. Piston cooling is usually effected by nozzles spraying the oil flow from the engine oil pump into an interior coolant passage of the piston to allow any excess heat to be dissipated.

Applied Motion introduces closed loop linear actuator

Applied Motion Products is pleased to announce the introduction of a closed-loop linear actuator that offers greater acceleration rates, shorter move times and higher throughput than conventional step motor-based linear actuators.

Weir and EDF enter new long-term framework

Weir Engineering Services, based in Alloa, Scotland have built up an extensive knowledge of supplying and servicing a large proportion of installed equipment throughout the majority of power stations within the UK.

ORBINOX slurry gate knife valves for severe service

ORBINOX UK offer slurry knife gate valves for severe service applications. A comprehensive range of knife gate valves can meet the most demanding of applications, complemented by ORBINOX’s engineering and process application knowledge, and supported by an installation guidance program to ensure the desired result! ORBINOX offer valve solutions in more than 70 countries.

Statoil signs LOI for Johan phase 2

Statoil, on behalf of the Johan Sverdrup partnership, has signed a letter of intent with Aibel for the construction of the processing platform topside for phase 2 of the project.