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Valve seat design

The Valtek Valdisk high-cycle seat, a seat design for Valtek butterfly valves, has been introduced by Flowserve Corp.

No-drip valves

Based on a No-Drip design that integrates carbide ball-end needles with carbide seats for fluid control, the 2200-545 Series Adjustable Stroke Mix-Dispense Valve can control flow of 2-component adhesives and sealants such as silicones, epoxies, urethanes, and acrylics.

Iraq: hydroelectric power project

Iraq's Ministry of Energy has given the green light to finance the long-awaited Al Adaim hydroelectric power project in northern Iraq.

Diverter from Vortex

Vortex Valves has released a dust-tight diverter, called Seal Tite.

WTP enters solar realm

SunPower Corp. has dedicated a 584-kilowatt solar electric power system at the Hill Canyon Water Treatment Plant in Thousand Oaks, California on 14 May.

All-in-One steam trap solution

ARI-Armaturen has announced its next generation all-in-one steam trap solution.

Emerson awarded contract

Emerson Process Management has been awarded a contract to provide ten Rosemount Analytical PowerVUE Fan/Damper Actuators to control fans for a new coal-fired power plant being constructed in Louisiana, USA.

Rexroth expands directional valves

Rexroth has added a new size to its range of modular directional valves that is rated at up to 25 litres/min and for working pressures of up to 310bar.

Smart Handwheel Lock

Netherlocks has launched the SHL - the company’s new Smart Handwheel Lock. The key transfer lock can be fitted like a simple Lock-Out device to any size or type of handwheel-operated valve.

ABB’s Asset Master

Launched in June 2007, ABB’s Asset Master is generating widespread interest throughout the automation industry.