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ABO celebrates 20th anniversary

ABO valve, the Czech-Republic-based valve manufacturer who is among the largest producers of butterfly and check valves for industrial applications in Central and Eastern Europe, recently celebrated its 20th anniversary.

Precision ventilation control

Precision window actuators from SE Controls are being used as part of an energy efficient natural ventilation system at the Sheffield University’s Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (NAMRC) in Rotherham, to help maintain a comfortable environment for researchers and staff.

Fisher 685 actuators launched

Fisher 685 actuators are large, double-acting piston actuators that provide accurate, high-thrust output for short- to long-travel applications, and are designed for use with a variety of medium to large Fisher sliding-stem control valves.

K2 linear actuators for grain truck chute opener

While unloading seed, drivers typically must hurry from grain bins or air seeder tanks to get to the back of their trucks to manually adjust the flow at the grain chute. This process can be dangerous, especially at night when injuries are more likely to occur.

Emerson acquires Enardo

Emerson acquired Enardo LLC, a safety and environmental control equipment provider for the oil and gas, petrochemical, wastewater, refining and other industries.  Enardo, with approximately USD 65M in sales last year, is based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA.

ReleaseAir wins BPCL Hydrogen supply contract

Air Products, the hydrogen provider, has signed a long-term agreement with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and will build, own, and operate several new industrial gas production facilities in Kochi, Kerala, India.

New Clippard GV-GTV series poppet valve launched

Clippard’s GV series valves offer a bubble tight design with high flow rates of 38scfm at 50psig and 67scfm at 100psig. These compact 2-way and 3-way valves are offered in 1/4” NPT and 3/8” push-quick ports along with a cartridge mounted version.

Cermet ball-type closing elements

MAROMA Technologies offers long-life ball-type closing elements and other items from new ceramic and metal materials (cermets) based on titanium carbide for application in the conditions of abrasive wear at temperatures up to 1000°C.

Air filter regulator meets NACE standards

newsitemControlAir launched the Type-310 NACE Air Filter Regulator. This unit has been designed specifically to withstand corrosive hydrogen sulphide (H2S) or ‘sour gas’ environments of the oil and natural gas industry.

Victaulic Series 727 for upstream oil systems

Victaulic has launched the Series 727 Ball Valve, a high-pressure, enhanced-port, NACE-compliant valve with grooved ends for upstream oil applications. The Series 727 provides excellent flow characteristics and enables quick and easy installation and maintenance.