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Val-Matic air valves for various applications

Val-Matic manufactures a vast range of air valves. From the smallest simple lever air release valve to the largest surge-suppression combination air valve, all are provided as standard with type 316 stainless steel trim and floats ranging in sizes from ½” – 42”.

±800kV UHVDC converter valves are energized

On 16th December, 2017, along with the completion of the last anti-interference testing, ±800kV converter valves in Yinan converter station, Shanghaimiao – Shandong UHVDC transmission project in China was energized.

Call for Papers, Submit for the Valve World Conference

The biennial Valve World Conference will once again be held this year at Messe Düsseldorf in Düsseldorf, Germany, November 27 – 29.

>B< MaxiPro press system at HVACR Expo Saudi 2018

Conex Bänninger, a global leader in the design and manufacture of fittings, valves and accessories, will be showcasing a range of its latest product innovations, including >B< MaxiPro, at HVACR Expo Saudi on 14th-16th January 2018.

HANTEMP Controls releases bulletin MCBV1117

HANTEMP Controls has released bulletin MCBV1117, which includes capacity tables for stainless steel MCBV motor controlled ball valves and manual COBRA-NECK® ball valves.

Pneumatic cylinder for knife gate applications

Stafsjö will shortly introduce a new double-acting pneumatic cylinder manufactured at Ebro Armaturen. It is a solid construction designed for tough knife gate applications available from 100 mm (4”) up to 320 mm (12.

Bundor expands valve range

Bundor designs and manufactures various types of valves, including high performance butterfly valves, knife gate valves, and ball valves.

University of Leeds wins IChemE prize

A team of chemical engineers from the University of Leeds have found a novel way to reduce external electricity demand at wastewater treatment plants by 50% and greenhouse gas emissions by 20%.

ATEX pneumatic valves for harsh environments

ATEX pneumatic valves are equipped with ELEMENT valve controllers, which were initially designed to operate CLASSIC (Bürkert’s) range of process valves, and and they are now rapidly becoming the global standard for process control.

Sun Hydraulics introduces Sun FLeX valves

Sun Hydraulics has just launched its new Sun FLeX™ family of competitively priced, high-performance electro-hydraulic products.