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Flow plugs available for Technifab vacuum valves

Techflow vacuum jacketed valves are now available with optional flow plugs. Designed and manufactured by Technifab Cryogenics, the control Tube Series Valve offers optional linear flow control allowing for variable cryogen delivery to the use point.

Aker Solutions awarded global framework contracts

Aker Solutions was awarded two framework agreements to provide concept and front-end engineering (FEED) services for BP globally.

Burkert’s standard and specialized process valves

Bürkert provides a vast variety of control valve solutions for the process industry. With such a vast array of fluids and gases being used in so many different control processes in modern manufacturing, the number of valves available number tens of thousands.

KSB divests KSB AMRI

The pump and valve manufacturer KSB has divested the business activities of its subsidiary KSB AMRI, Inc. with effect from 31 January 2017.

GHN to showcase at IFPE 2017

Galland Henning Nopak, Inc. (GHN), the manufacturer of high-density balers and hydraulic and pneumatic valves and cylinders, has announced its participation at the upcoming International Fluid Power Exposition (IFPE) in Las Vegas on March 7–11.

Moog gas control valve 64 K upgrade program

The Industrial Group of Moog Inc. has launched the Moog Gas Control 64 K Upgrade for GE 7FA turbines to extend the maintenance interval of gas control equipment on these turbines from the typical 48,000 hours of operation to 64,000 hours of operation.

Hafner-pneumatik offers 1/2 Valves for -40°C

The valves of the low temperature series Hafner on the Rocks are now available with 1/2"-ported body with 3.000 l/min air-flow.

Arca adds PP-130 resp. PP-1.3 to their portfolio

Arca has developed two new pneumatically activated actuators - the smallest actuator „PP-1.3“ with a diaphragm surface of only 8,68 sq in and the biggest actuator „PP-130“ with 434 sq in diaphragm surface.

Linde bags major LNG contract in Russia

The Linde Group has recently been selected by Gazprom and Project EPC contractor SRDI Oil & Gas Peton as the licenser for a mid-scale liquefied natural gas (LNG) production, storage and shipment complex in Portovaya, located in Russia at the Baltic Sea.

BEL Valves, Score signs non-exclusive agreement

BEL Valves has signed a non-exclusive agreement with Score International Limited to provide authorised service and maintenance work.