Innovations and solutions

For a top range of air-operated double-diaphragm (AODD) pumps, businesses rely on York Fluid Controls. The supplier offers a complete lineup of fluid-control solutions by Sandpiper, such as the HDF1 heavy-duty flap valve pump.

Flomatic’s actuated butterfly control valves, including the SYLAX® 3 model, control the flow of gas or liquid by means of a disk, which turns on a diametrical axis inside a pipe or by two semicircular plates hinged on a common spindle, which permits flow in only one direction.

The Drill & Tap (D&T) repair process has been used commonly in the Refinery, Petrochemical and Chemical plant sectors (Downstream) for more than 60 years.

Precipart is a global company engaged in the engineering, design and manufacture of high precision custom solutions. The company specializes in high precision hydraulic valves and related componentry including pilot pins, plungers, poppets, cages, spools, pins, armatures, shafts, seats, ports and sensor housings.

The Henry Pratt Company has recently announcesd that Flotech will be their new stocking distributor in both North and South Carolina.

Neles’ new valve technology center in Jiaxing, China, has started its operations. The new plant strengthens Neles’ valve and related products production capabilities and increases availability for customers across various process industries, in China and globally.

AS-Schneider, a global producer of custom valves, recently announced a new design specific for instrument piping. The company created its “Double Block & Bleed” series 20 years ago; since then, they have reported many improvements, and this new system is one of these innovations.

The new ATEX approved APS-200 air pilot switch valve from SC Hydraulic Engineering Corp. offers an adjustable pressure range of 3,000-psi to 20,000-psi.

The Direct Acting High-Speed Servo Valve from Exsenco (DASV) is equipped with a specially designed magnetic array to create thrust.

Pinch Valves are better suited for use with slurry because the sleeve is able to seal around the grit component without clogging.