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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.

AMPO POYAM’s axial check valves at Indian refinery

End user, HMEL, acting as EPC, has availed the services of AMPO POYAM VALVES for the design and manufacture of diverse axial check valves, which will be shortly installed at GURU GOBIND SINGH, the fifth biggest refinery in India.

Endress+Hauser invests in high pressure test rig

Endress+Hauser has invested in a pressure test rig at its U.S. headquarters in Greenwood, Indiana. The rig allows it to test complete instrument assemblies to customer specifications, and provides a 100% test indicating a specific instrument can withstand the design process pressure, up to 15,000 psi.

SPX establishes new facility in central Europe

The new SPX FLOW facility in central Europe is  fitted with advanced manufacturing equipment and a trained workforce to ensure components are made to the highest quality standards with streamlined inventory processes that keep them readily available at competitive prices.

Andrew Masullo is new GM of Farris Engineering

Curtiss-Wright’s Industrial Division has appointed Andrew Masullo as the GM of Farris Engineering.   Andrew’s appointment follows the retirement of longtime Farris GM Frank DiTomasso in December of 2016.

Full port flanged series in metal seated design

Flow-Tek, Inc. is offering uni-directional, metal seated design as an additional option to its full port Flanged Series. This option increases the temperature rating to 750°F (399°C) and enhances wear resistance, while maintaining the proven safety and reliability of existing Flow-Tek valves.