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Orbinox BC knife gate valves for bulk handling

These 3-off ORBINOX ‘BC’ square ported knife gate valves are destined for use on a polymer bulk handling application. Fabricated from cmaterial, including the deflector cone, and fitted with PneuPURG™ system to periodically flush the seat area cavity.

Axetrics MFCs with shut-off valve

For vacuum applications, e.g. in various thin film coating processes, an additional positive shut-off is required in order to maintain vacuum process stability and avoid target poisoning.

Metso gets major oil, gas valve orders

Metso has received four major valve orders for the oil and gas industry from Chinese petrochemical customers. All orders are for greenfield investments and have been booked in Metso's orders received starting from the first quarter of 2017, with subsequent quarterly bookings in 2017 and continuing to 2018.

Customised Rotork actuators for critical offshore work

Rotork Fluid Systems customised linear hydraulic spring-return valve actuators meet the critical safety-related specifications for an offshore gas field in the Middle East.

Emerson’s new version of AMS device manager

Emerson introduces new alert optimisation capabilities and mobile device health dashboards in the latest version of AMS Device Manager.

Valve island compatible with SIMATIC ET 200SP

Pneumatic automation of processes, especially in hygienic applications, has led to a number of benefits in terms of productivity, safety and cleanliness.

KACE Valve awarded contract from Linde AG

KACE Valve was recently awarded a contract from Linde AG to furnish the Automated Severe Service metal seated ball valves for Braskem America’s new polypropylene plant under construction in La Porte, Texas.

First phase of DNV GL led JIP completed

The Joint Industry Project (JIP), focusing on the development of a new design and certification standard for equipment for pipeline and cable offshore operations, is completed.

Orbinox EB series knife gate valves

Orbinox’s ‘EB’ series bi-directional high integrity knife gate valve technology is a perfect choice to meet the most demanding slurry feedstock and digestate applications.

Kelly Watson honored with VMA Service Award

Kelly Watson, President of Watson Grinding & Manufacturing, received a 2017 Service Award from the Valve Manufacturers Association of America (VMA) during its annual meeting.