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Advanced water treatment project aided by AUMA

A new Paluguillo water treatment plant in Ecuador has replaced a number of smaller potable water schemes in the region. Supporting the advanced automation capabilities of the USD 4.

Specialist actuation skills showcased

 SIPOS Aktorik will present its range of actuation products and services at the Valve World Expo. Capabilities in specialist solutions will be showcased including the company’s pioneering variable speed actuation technology.

Technip chooses Metso valves for Algiers Refinery

Metso has won an order from Technip to supply the latest generation of its automated on-off valves and actuators to the Algiers Refinery, 10 km South of Algiers, in Algeria. Metso will be the main on-off valves supplier of Technip for the Algiers Refinery's Rehabilitation and Adaptation project which aims at revamping existing facilities to increase capacity of crude oil processing from 2.

Flowrox exhibiting at Valve World 2012 Exhibition

 Flowrox valves are present at the Valve World 2012 Exhibition. You can find out more about Flowrox pinch valves, knife gate valves and rotary disc valves at Hall 04 / booth E54.

Sophisticated SIPOS actuation supports

 With temperatures dropping as low as -40°C, thousands of multi-flat dwellings in Moscow need heating for a large part of the year.

Chinese fuel conversion supported

 The Duolon Coal Development Project located at Xilingol League, Inner Mongolia has been established to meet China’s demand for petrochemicals.

Acro-Torq releases true portable actuator range

The need for a truly portable actuator for the purpose of actuating valves in the field has been recognised by Acrodyne, culminating in the released of the Acro-Torq Portable Actuator range.

Johnson Electric launches actuators

Johnson Electric today announced a valve actuator product line for engine coolant circuits and cabin refrigerant circuits. Marketed under the Saia-Burgess brand, the actuator product line is designed to improve fuel efficiency, reduce emissions and increase driving range for electric and hybrid cars.

Limitorque MXa now SIL3 Certified

The Limitorque MXa is now SIL certified by exida Certification Services to provide a level of systematic integrity up to SIL 3. The SIL 3 rating was obtained after passing rigorous failure mode effects design analysis (FMEDA) and total time in service tests.

Netherlocks develops remote operation for FAITH

Designed in response to customer demand, Dutch valve safety product manufacturer Netherlocks has developed the facility for entirely remote operation of its FAITH Partial Stroke Test (PST) system for ESD and HIPPS* valves.