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Diaphragm valves videos released

GEMÜ has released two new videos, where a service trainer from its training team explains the setting of closing and opening limits in diaphragm valves.

Eni awarded new participating interest

Eni has been awarded 100% participating interest in the East Ganal deepwater exploration block in the Kutei Basin, in Indonesia.

IMI Critical supplies isolation valves for FCC

IMI Critical has received its first order for new triple eccentric butterfly valves, tailored for Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) applications.

Blueline actuator installed at a cheese factory

A mozzarella cheese producer in the USA had an actuator problem with their EFV’s (Enclosed Finishing Vats).

Bernard Controls new quarter turn actuators

Zoedale Ltd is offering the new Bernard Controls AQ Range of quarter turn electric actuators.

Festo showcases at Powder & Bulk Solids 2018

Festo has introduced its new control solution for infinitely variable flow rate and fill level based on the DFPI linear pneumatic actuator.

Rexroth’s digitalization of analog interfaces

Rexroth harnesses the benefits of the IO-Link open standard for hydraulic actuators and sensors.

John Furfey joins ValvTechnologies

ValvTechnologies, Inc. has appointed John Furfey as Industry Director, Oil and Gas. Based in Houston, Furfey has global management responsibility for ValvTechnologies’ upstream, midstream and downstream oil and gas activities worldwide, as well as long-term vision strategies for development and growth in the severe service market.

InsoLion flange isolation Shell TAT approved

The InsoLion® FS gasket is James Walker's performance isolation gasket and utilises a patented triple seal design. This incorporates a coated metallic core housing a modified u-shaped TFM seal energised with a phynox® spring.

Pipelaying underway for Norway’s largest pipeline

Soon the tip of the first pipe of what will become Norway’s longest and largest oil pipeline will be pulled into the Mongstad terminal, north of Bergen.