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Valve industry remains positive

The German Valve Manufacturers’ Association within VDMA has stated that the perspectives for industrial valves remain positive despite bad news from the overall economy.

Actuator for 5c collets

Jato Precision has developed the JAL636-PL, a 6500rev/m open-centre pneumatic cylinder with a 36mm through-hole, designed for actuation of 5c collets.

Spanish Fluid Components website

Fluid Components has launched the new Spanish-language version of its website.

Oliver makes 5 million

Oliver Valves is celebrating the production of its five millionth valve since the company was founded in 1979.

Safety valves monitor hydraulic systems

Continental Hydraulics has introduced a new line of Double Redundant Dual Monitoring valve packages to help to ensure better operating and safer hydraulic systems.

AAR service trial approval

Midland Manufacturing has received AAR service trial approval for its “Enhanced Fittings” package for Chlorine service.

Valve monitors for actuators

K Controls has announced a number of additions to their range of valve position monitors for use in hazardous atmospheres and hostile environments. Developments include enhancements to the existing coated aluminium 007 ExdIIB Position Monitor and a new range of ExiaIIC and ExdIIC products in stainless steel.

New Rotork electric actuator

Rotork has launched a new electric actuator for the operation of process control valves.

USA: desulphurization unit

Flint Hills Resources LP, Wichita, Kansas, plans to add a diesel desulphurization unit and a sulphur recovery unit to its 56-year-old West Plant, part of the company's 300,000b/d Corpus Christi, Texas, refinery complex.

Double isolation valves

Tomoe has extended its range of double isolation and bleed facility valves in response to the process industries increased demand for an improved shutoff solution for critical applications.