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.)
Cooling water from power generation facilities, including nuclear, can have a tremendous effect on the local ecosystem, and many power utilities are seeking ways to minimize its impact.
Registration is now open for the first Valve World Conference to be held in the Americas. This premiere event is setting precedent in format as well as location - by having the conference made up of plenary sessions and workshops rather than presentations of papers.
Cameron has acquired Vescon Equipamentos Industriais Ltda., a company which manufactures onshore wellhead and Christmas trees systems and API 6A and 6D valves.
The new M-series metal seat ball valves from A-T Controls stand up to abrasive fluids, high pressure, steam and high temperatures with an oversized stem and larger ball design to prevent leaks.
Moyno has engineered the new Max-Flow Annihilator(TM) Grinder System headworks debris handling system to protect downstream pumps, valves and process equipment in water treatment plants and their lift stations.
Costa Mesa, California based Cla-Val has opened the doors of a new valve research and development lab. The manufacturer of automatic control valves has dedicated the lab to developing new products to more efficiently operate of waterworks distribution systems, fire protection capabilities in offshore, marine and commercial applications and to improve the function and safety of aviation ground fueling operations.
Linde Gas North America and Air Products have formed Hydrochlor, a 50-50 joint venture to supply high-purity anhydrous hydrochloric acid (HCl) to the electronics and other industries.
SM Series metering ball valves ranging from ½" to 2" in solid plastics are now available from Chemline Plastics. Designed for fine linear flow control of chemicals or clean fluids through 180o rotation of the handle, the valves feature a solid ball with a special V-groove cut on the outside surface.
Hayward Flow Control has announced the launch of a new design NVA Series needle valves, replacing the old style NV Series. The NVA Series is offered in sizes from ¼ to ½ inches. It features an integrated stem / PTFE seat, and incorporated in the new design are flanges for mounting panels, NPT threaded ends, and GFPP thumb wheel. The valves are available in PVC and GFPP with FPM seals. Fine pitch stem threads allow precise adjustment, and flow rates may be adjusted down to drops per minute. Non-shock ratings are to 150 psi at 70F. Specific application areas include water and wastewater treatment, chemical processing, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, marine and corrosive environments.
