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Thermoplastic ball valves

Plast-O-Matic Valves’ line of thermoplastic ball valves now includes new, larger pipe sizes.

Spring check valves

Dwyer’s new Series SCV Spring check valves prevent reversal of flow in piping systems, and they are suitable where backflow could potentially cause damage to pumps, filters, or process equipment.

Zero leak check valve

Lee Co.’s new 250 Zero Leak Chek® miniature valves are available in forward and reverse flow configurations and uses an elastomeric seat to achieve zero leakage.

200-545 series valves

Sealant Equipment and Engineering's new 200-545 series adjustable-stroke mix-dispense valves are designed for controlled flow of two-component adhesives and sealants such as silicones, epoxies, urethanes and acrylics.

SIPOS Aktorik relocates

SIPOS Aktorik has moved to a new, purpose-built production facility.

IQT-N actuators

Rotork has introduced a new version of its IQT intelligent electric actuator, developed specifically to meet the extreme demands of naval marine applications.

LOI option for 4800 Series devices

Brooks Instrument has announced the release of a local operator interface (LOI) option available for its 4800 Series devices.

Valve test bench inaugurated

Tyco Flow Control’s Fasani plant near Milan, Italy has inaugurated a new test bench for large gate, globe and check valves.

Neway stocks valves at NVE warehouse

Neway has decided to start stocking valves at its Neway Valve Europe B.V. (NVE) warehouse in Zuidland, The Netherlands in order to be of better service to the Neway distributors in Europe.

Auma supplies actuators

Modular electric actuation technology supplied by Auma that integrates with an existing control system has supported the automation of valves at a Taiwanese tank farm and played a key role in a modernisation programme.