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Top Line’s new TOP-FLO® Stainless Steel Canister A

Top Line announces "NEW" Top-Flo® Stainless Steel Canister Actuator for an advanced automation solution. Its an actuator for the Top Line butterfly valves constructed of a 304SS shell with o-ring sealed and pre-lubricated internals for a long service life.

Swing Check Valve certified to NSF/ANSI 61

Val-Matic’s AWWA Swing Check Valve is certified to NSF/ANSI 61 for Drinking Water System Components. WQA provided certification of the Val-Matic AWWA Swing Check Valve line after completion of all testing and verification of data.

Severn Glocon delivers valves to Gorgon Project

Severn Glocon Group has been contracted to supply severe service control valves to the Gorgon Project gas processing plant on Barrow Island, approximately 130km off the north-west coast of Australia.

The initial order was awarded to the Group in May 2010 and the first of the bespoke valves began shipping in mid-2011, in line with the modular construction programme.

Deberaldini appointed at Fluke Engenharia

Fluke Engenharia, an Acteon company, has strengthened their management team with the appointment of Calixto Deberaldini in support of its drive to grow the company’s market share for subsea products and services.

New Norgren valves meet safety specs

 Norgren has developed three new ranges of piston valve products for the energy sector which are proven to meet the exacting performance requirements of Safety Integrity Level (SIL) 2 of the International Electrotechnical Commission’s IEC 61508 standard.

Clark Solutions announces new pinch valves

 Clark Solutions, a leading source for valves, pumps and instrumentation, has announced the addition of new models of pinch valve products to its inventory.

Victaulic acquires MTS desalination business

Victaulic, a leading supplier of mechanical pipe-joining systems, has acquired the desalination business of MTS Valves & Technology, which designs and manufactures valves for the global desalination market, including the MTS Plug Valve.

Valve & Fitting Solutions introduces new valve

Valve & Fitting Solutions has introduced a brand new and unique ball needle valve combination that is unique to the Ham-Let product range.

The Shut-Off Metering BallValve Series delivers a high degree of accurate metering flow for moderate pressure applications.

Precision check valves handle up to 15,000 psi

The Lee Company introduces a new line of precision check valves specifically designed for high pressure, harsh duty applications. Constructed entirely of NACE compliant, corrosion-resistant materials, these new check valves feature a durable MP35N poppet and seat and are designed for checked direction pressures up to 15,000 psi.

Nippon introduces new linear actuator

New to Nippon Pulse's motion control product family is the Hygienic Green Drive, a stainless steel linear actuator suitable for integration into food grade and pharmaceutical applications as well as applications in cleanroom environments. The Hygienic Green Drive has an IP69K rating and is ideal for harsh and washdown environments.