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Albion adds anti-static valves to its portfolio

Albion Valves (UK) Ltd has added a range of fire-safe, anti-static, stainless steel ball valves to its product portfolio, designed to withhold hazardous substances in the event of a fire around the valve.

Air Liquide wins a new contract

Air Liquide Engineering & Construction recently signed a new agreement with Cargill for engineering and supply of a world-scale biodiesel plant in Wichita Kansas, US.

Kinetrol pneumatic actuators for cement production

Portland cement is a fine powder, gray or white in color, that consists of a mixture of hydraulic cement materials comprising primarily calcium silicates.

Alfa Laval receives an award

Alfa Laval has once again received the prestigious Prix d’Excellence from the French-Swedish Chamber of Commerce for its dedicated focus on innovation and long-term commitment in the French market.

Wandfluh spool valve for explosion protection

With the new Wandfluh spool valve, directional functions in the nominal size of 4 can now be realised for zone 0. The valve is available as 4/3 and 4/2-way function and as a detented version.

Jonloo Valves supplies 20 inch Y-strainers

Y-Strainers are devices for mechanically removing unwanted solids from liquid, gas or steam lines by means of a perforated or wire mesh straining element.

Rotork delivers solution for subsea challenge

Rotork Gears has successfully completed an order from Fluitek Valves for customised heavy-duty gearboxes to operate 450 mm (18") Class 600 subsea ball valves at a depth of 130 to 150 m (460 to 490 ft) in the Zawtika oil and gas field in the Bay of Bengal.

INMOCO introduces EMAs

INMOCO has added a range of advanced electromechanical actuators (EMAs) to its portfolio. These Diakont units are for steam turbine applications and offer an alternative to hydraulic actuators for pilot and steam control valves.

Parker releases new series MX 30 PSI version

The Precision Fluidics Division of Parker Hannifin Corporation has launched its newest model in the miniature solenoid actuated poppet valve for controlling the flow of inert gases.

Rosneft completes drilling of world’s longest well

Rosneft as a member of Sakhalin-1 Consortium successfully completed drilling of the world's longest well from the Orlan platform at Chaivo field in the Sea of Okhotsk.