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ASCO 330 volume booster for on/off applications

Emerson has introduced the ASCO 330 Series volume booster to enable faster process valve opening and closing speeds.

Total Lockout extends portable valve actuators

Total Lockout (Safety) Ltd have increased their range of portable valve actuators to include a pedestal mounted drive tool for operating valves located below ground.

New Weir control valves optimize performance

Weir Valves & Controls UK has enhanced the Blakeborough® cage guided control valve range with the release of the BV590i (Globe) and BV591i (Angle) series.

Olsen Actuation launches electro-hydraulic hybrid

The Electro-Hydrostatic Drive, by German company Böhner-EH GmbH, combines the adaptability, efficiency and programmability of an electric actuator with the massive force capabilities of a hydraulic cylinder, in a compact design that promises to revolutionise industrial processes.

New refinery to use Rotork IQ3 actuators

Now under construction, Iraq's State Company of Oil Projects' (SCOP) Karbala Refinery will use state-of-the-art refining processes and automated control to maximise production of liquefied gas, petrol, gas oil, fuel oil, jet fuel and asphalt.

WorleyParsonsCord receives EPC contract

WorleyParsons has received an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract from Trans Mountain Pipeline L.

Sirai solenoid valves for coffee machines

The regulations of the food sector are becoming increasingly stringent. This certainly represents a guarantee for the consumers, but also an important challenge for the manufacturers operating in this segment.

IoT Sensors integrate into CMMS

EZmaintain, based out of Cleveland, OH, has introduced the world’s first Cloud based

Schlumberger Introduces Integrated Seat Technology

Ball valve improves metal-to-metal valve performance and seal integrity with a smaller, lighter design to save operating cost Schlumberger announced today the release of the GROVE IST* integrated seat technology ball valve.

AMPO FOUNDRY delivers castings for coker valves

AMPO FOUNDRY has delivered 30 fully machined casting sets in stainless steel, A217 GrC5 and A217 GrC12 materials to an international leading manufacturer of coker ball valves for refinery applications.