Actuation

TransDigm Group Incorporated recently announced the completion of the acquisition of Airborne Systems Inc. for approximately USD $250 million. Ohio-based TransDigm Group is a leading designer and manufacturer of highly engineered aircraft components, including valves, actuators, ignition systems and engine technology.

Rotork, with operations in North and South America, has received an order for its Skilmatic electro-hydraulic valve actuators, for increased safety Emergency Shutdown (ESD) duties on two new oil pipelines in China.

James W. Furlong is to become the new Head of Americas and member of the Group Executive Committee of the Belimo Group. The Belimo Group is a leading global manufacturer of innovative electrical actuator solutions and valve systems for heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems.

CIRCOR Aerospace Inc., manufacturers of fluidic control, actuation and electro-mechanical products for aerospace and defense applications - including control valves and regulators - has committed to growing its Maintenance, Overhaul and Repair (MRO) business.

A new publication from Rotork Hiller, which is available for download from their website, describes the benefits of the maintenance programme which the company performs for nuclear power industry valve actuators.

AUMA has supplied over 250 actuators to the City and County of San Francisco Public Utility Commission’s Water System Improvement Program (WSIP). The WSIP is a major restoration initiative to upgrade a 100 year old water supply system of reservoirs, treatment plants, valves and pipelines that stretch 150 miles east of the City of San Francisco.

Festo is showcasing its new pre-engineered automated valve assemblies at the 2015 Chem Show in New York. These assemblies feature a ball valve integrated with sensor box, Namur valve, actuator, and positioner.

Miles-Platts has announced a five-year major investment program as it gears up to grow its customer base. During that time, it will install 10 new moulding machines at its base in England. Miles-Platts, with distribution and operations in North and South America, supplies precise injection moulded components into a wide range of industrial sectors, from energy and automotive to transport and the construction industry, with applications for industrial solenoid valves and actuators.

EDF Energy, with operations in North and South America, has approved Rotork IQ3 non-intrusive intelligent valve actuators for balance of plant applications within its nuclear power stations. EDF Energy operates nuclear power stations around the world, including eight in the UK, where it hopes to build four more reactors at two sites.

Bestobell Marine, a supplier of cryogenic globe and check valves for ships, with operations in North and South America, has secured a large order for its cryogenic globe and check valves. The order is for the second LNG carrier in the Yamal series of vessels being built at DSME shipyard in South Korea.