Actuation

Flowserve Corporation has announced that they have released a Flowserve NAF® Duball DL ball valve with spring-loaded packing technology.

Emerson Process Management’s newest production facility in Hungary was officially opened on 20th September 2012.

The new PVA slim-line air-operated butterfly valves with integral cast hose connection ends from Chalwyn are ideal for fitting into the short hoses between the intercooler and manifold of modern trucks including Scania, MAN and Mercedes Benz. High temperature seals on both the main disc and pneumatic actuator make these valves suitable for installations where the compressed air post turbo- charger can reach up to 120°C. The new valves are initially available in three sizes: 2.8”, 3.5” and 5.5”.

 Re-designed to provide longer and more efficient service in the harshest of environments with the minimum of maintenance, the new generation of Rotork GO actuators has undergone an important upgrade, including streamlined manufacturing and product improvements.

 Acrodyne has developed the Koei Unic-05 24 V DC electric actuator as the industry standard for actuation of quick opening ball valves for firefighting trucks.

Merla Wellhead Solutions, a global provider of oilfield flow control valves, actuators, and related systems today announced the return of its distributed valve division after signing an agreement appointing Spicer & Sandburg, Inc.

Furmanite Corporation, a large provider of valve services, has acquired certain assets and operations of Crane Energy Flow Solutions' Houston Service Center.

Pacific Industrial Service, for 16 years a leader in Valve and Actuator Service and Repair, is proud to announce it is now the official West Coast distributor for Reyco valves. The new line of Reyco valves, a long-established brand of safety valves, adds to the already-sterling quality of Pacific Industrial's array of valves and gauges designed to suit any of its customer's needs.

  KITZ has launched its “CLESTEC” series of products as a project to start promotion to the eco-car fueling station market, by entering the valve market for hydrogen stations for FCV (Fuel Cell Vehicle) whereas previously KITZ had only partially entered the valve market of compressed natural gas stations in Japan.

W.E. Anderson Division of Dwyer Instruments, Inc. is announcing the release of its New series HBAV & 3HBAV two and three-way detachable electric ball valves.