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DeZURIK launches new KUL

DeZURIK has launched a new Urethane Lined Knife Gate Valve, designed for on-off and throttling applications of abrasive slurry and dry abrasive materials. DeZURIK, headquartered in Sartell, Minnesota, is a valve manufacturer in the industrial and municipal markets.

Shell floats hull for largest FLNG facility

The 488m long hull of Shell’s Prelude floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) facility has been floated out of the dry dock at the Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) yard in Geoje, South Korea, where the facility is currently under construction.

New-generation polyurethane from Freudenberg-NOK

Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies is introducing a new generation of polyurethane that is expected to set new standards for the sealing industry. The polyurethane was developed for a wide array of uses.

DNV GL, SDARI introduce bulk carrier design

DNV GL and Shanghai Merchant Ship Design & Research Institute (SDARI) have introduced the Green Dolphin 575 concept design for a handymax bulk carrier. This second design builds on the success of the handysize Green Dolphin 38.

New sealing rings from SKF Blohm + Voss Industries

SKF Blohm + Voss Industries introduces its SC3 ring – the new-generation lip-sealing ring for SIMPLEX-COMPACT stern tube seals. The new sealing ring meets the increasing demands of the marine industry as well as the requirements of the VGP 2013, thanks to new design and a new elastomer mix.

Vacu-Valve solves dust collection system problems

A US open-die forging facility was recently having issues with its dust collection system. The company utilised two baghouses on the shot blast machines that are used to heat treat and machine parts for its customers.

Actuators and gearboxes help wave energy project

Rotork Australia has supplied subsea rack and pinion hydraulic valve actuators and subsea gearboxes for an innovative renewable energy wave technology project on Garden Island, near Perth in Western Australia.

Oilex secures Essar rig for drilling Cambay-77H

Oilex-led Cambay joint venture has secured the Essar Rig 4 for drilling Cambay-77H through Essar Oilfield Services.  Rig 4 is one of several rigs proposed as part of the competitive tendering process conducted by Oilex with support from its joint-venture partner, GSPC.

CII Valve Conference 2013

The Valves and actuators division of Confederation of Indian Industry is organizing CII Valve Conference 2013 with the theme “Indian Valves for the Global Market”. The conference and exhibition will be held on Friday December 13 at Hotel The Lalit, Sahar, Mumbai.

COOPER Valves continues its growth trend

COOPER Valves showed an impressive 300% growth in 2013. COOPER has seen a surge in its market share within the chemical and refining industries. COOPER attributes this growth to the short lead-time compared to competitors who have lead times of up to year (or more) for their high alloy valves.