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Semi solid and severe service valves

UK-based Oliver Twinsafe has developed the Semi solid and severe service valve (S4V) for polymer plants.

ASCO Numatics training seminar

Qatar Section of Instrumentation, Systems and Automation Society, had recently conducted its 59th technical seminar on “New developments in actuator controls in process industry for achieving higher plant safety”.

HSP and Bonney Forge celebrate

H.S.Pipequipment (HSP) and Bonney Forge are celebrating 30 successful years as partners supplying valves to the oil, gas and petrochemical industry.

Eaton adds to Vickers range

Eaton Corp. has announced that is has added three families of valves in the ISO-10 and ISO-08 size ranges to its Vickers product line.

Category 4 safety valve

Festo has launched an electrically-operated pneumatic soft-start and exhaust valve. Known as the MS6-SV, the valve provides machine builders with a compact, all-in-one solution for maximising the safety of automation systems.

Series 5000 solenoid valve connectors

Canfield Connector’s new Series 5000 solenoid valve connectors are protective enclosures for electrical connection in conjunction with hydraulic and pneumatic solenoid valves.

Auma secures retrofit water project

Auma actuators have supported a major refurbishment of Boughton Water Treatment Works in Chester, UK.

China plans green energy stimulus plan

China is planning a USD 440 billion stimulus package to expand its renewable energy use, as the country aims to rely more on cleaner ways to power its growth.

New housing for Sipos 5 Flash

Sipos Aktorik has developed new housing for its Sipos 5 Flash product range. The design initiative is provided as a standard feature: benefits include IP67/68 protection, even in the event of disconnection.

Auma supports tank farm

Auma actuators have supported automation of a tank farm at Bio Bio in South America.