Innovations and solutions

The latest product introductions and innovations in the global valve and actuation industry. Keep up-to-date with all product launches that are geared towards an array of end-user markets, ranging from oil/gas, food to renewable energy (hydrogen, CCS etc.)

The Servo-Assisted 5282 Diaphragm Valve

The 5282 valve, from international manufacturer Burkert Fluid Control Systems, is a servo-assisted diaphragm valve. A minimum differential pressure is required for the valve to function.

Schroeder Valves Protect Pumps at thyssenkrupp

Schroeder pump protection valves were recently selected by thyssenkrupp Steel Europe AG for the general overhaul of unit 4 of its power station “Hermann Wenzel”.

The Lee Co: Poppet-Style Pressure Relief Valves

The Lee Company’s Poppet-style Pressure Relief Valves outperform typical ball-style relief valves with faster opening rates, more stable flows and lower hysteresis.

Chesterton Launches Cloud-Based Monitoring Platform

A. W. Chesterton Company recently released its latest IIoT innovation – Chesterton Connect Cloud – a web-based dashboard and analytics platform for viewing and analyzing data collected from Chesterton Connect equipment monitoring sensors.

Combatting Climate Crisis with a Simple Solution

In the global effort to curb climate change, adapting business practices to eliminate chemical and greenhouse gas emissions is critical.

GF Piping Systems Releases Plastic Butterfly Valve 565

Global manufacturer GF Piping Systems recently launched its new Butterfly Valve 565 onto the market. The cost-effective, lightweight, all-plastic valve shows advantages over metal valves in water treatment applications.

Equilibar LLC Acquired by Richards Industrials

Richards Industrials is pleased to announce the acquisition of Equilibar LLC. Headquartered in Fletcher, North Carolina, Equilibar offers a wide range of back pressure, vacuum, and electronic regulators, as well as specialty valves and other fluid control products.

Matco-Norca Releases Enhanced Ball Valve Line

Matco-Norca recently announced that they have enhanced their cold expansion ball valve line, now offering FNPT x F1960 options.

Winn & Coales International Acquires Viscotaq

Winn & Coales International, manufacturer of corrosion prevention and sealing products, recently announced their acquisition of the global Viscotaq business, including Amcorr Products and Services.

Valtorc Releases Flush Bottom Tank Ball Valve

Valtorc International has launched their new Stainless Steel Flush Bottom Tank ball valves, made to order, to be installed under large holding tanks.