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.)

Emerson’s new addition to the GO™ Switch product line

The latest addition to Emerson’s GO™ Switch product family is Model 7J, a compact proximity sensor with an integral junction box. There is no need to purchase an additional junction box. This added flexibility will help end-users replace troublesome mechanical limit switches at a reduced cost.

Sun Hydraulics appoints new director

Effective as of its June 2, 2015 meeting, Sun Hydraulics’ Board of Directors has appointed Mr. David W. Grzelak as the new director.

New line of Hydraulic Casing Gas Compressors

Compact Compression Inc. has announced its new line of Hydraulic Casing Gas (HCG) compressors. The HCG compressor has a new and novel compression element designed specifically for low-volume solution gas applications.

Vernay’s V-flow dispenser valves

New V-flow dispenser valves are now available from Vernay. These versatile, bidirectional and customizable engineered dispensing valves can be optimized for your system to allow for effective and precise flow control.

Pilgrim nuclear plant to receive closer scrutiny

In an inspection report released by the Nuclear Regulatory Agency, federal regulators have announced that the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station may be subjected to even stricter oversight because of the glitches that occurred after the reactor shut down during a blizzard this past January.

Short delivery time for LESER POSVs

Short delivery times are crucial for safety relief valves, especially for plants in operation. Operators in the U.S. and Canada can now benefit from quick delivery: As a global safety relief valve manufacturer, LESER has expanded its local stock and assembly capabilities in Charlotte, North Carolina.

ROSS’ 21 & 27 series valves get SIL certification

It has been announced that Michigan-based ROSS CONTROLS’ 21 and 27 series in-line valves are now Safety Integrity Level (SIL) Certified per the requirements of the IEC 61508 2010 standard. These valves are suitable for use in safety instrumented systems up to SIL 2 and may be used in a redundant structure up to SIL 3.

DTS for New York town includes valves

Tonka Water recently commissioned a Delivered Treatment System (DTS™) to the community of New Berlin, New York, USA. The DTS is a "connect and commission" complete water treatment plant solution.

Rotork’s spur gearboxes

The introduction of the IS21 gearbox adds higher thrust ratings to Rotork’s established range of multi-turn, thrust taking spur gearboxes. Retaining most of the parts from the IS20, the IS21 incorporates a new F60 cast ductile iron thrust base, thrust bearings, spigot ring and output sleeve.

ARCA’s ECOTROL® control valves

Arca Vales, which exports products to the United States, has announced its new ECOTROL® DN 700 (28“) valve which will be on display at ACHEMA 2015 from June 15 to 19, 2015.