Actuation

GF Piping Systems adds the new diaphragm valve type 604/605 with integrated pneumatic actuator to its extensive product range. This product–available the beginning of October 2015–combines compact design with best flow performance for an economic price-performance ratio.

ReportLinker has published a new report analyzing the global industrial valve and actuator market. The publication discusses how the oil and gas industry is one of the major users of industrial valves and actuators.

Wolseley Industrial Canada recently announced the sale of its Engineered Pipe Group (EPG) to Emco Corp. With the purchase, Emco acquires Wolseley Industrial’s high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe, fittings and flanges, and fabricated vessels business.

Festo has released a new pneumatic pinch valve, the VZQA, which provides reliable control and shut off in food, drink and chemical production processes. The valves are durable, energy efficient, easy to service and flexible.

Located in the heart of the Expo floor, the Speakers’ Corner will host several presenters who will discuss a variety of topics affecting the Valve World today! The Speakers’ Corner will allow Expo visitors and exhibitors the opportunity to participate in the interactive.

Water, dust, dirt particles and aggressive media often represent considerable challenges for linear actuators in process automation. Many components may not appear to have any immediate impairment of performance, but strengths and weaknesses soon become apparent in long-term operation.

Bimba, an innovator of actuation technology, today announced the acquisition of Intek Products of Warrendale, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1999, Intek develops mechanical automation products and solutions for both single-axis and multi-axis coordinated electric motion.

Rotork CMA electric control valve actuators have delivered an efficient and reliable process control solution and eliminated venting and greenhouse gas emissions in compliance with new environmental protection legislation at remotely sited shale gas installations in the USA.

Nordson EFD, a Nordson company, has just introduced the xQR41 Series MicroDot™ needle valve. The valve features a 60 percent smaller form factor than standard valves, an exchangeable modular design for greater customisation and process control, and a Quick Release (QR) clasp that allows easy removal of the fluid body to replace wetted parts in seconds.

Valtorc is now offering fire safe carbon steel ball valves. The Series 160 is a high pressure, high performance ball valve with a working pressure of 2000PSI. The valves are available in sizes 1/2" through 2" and feature a direct mount design for actuation and standard threaded (NPT) connection ends.