Materials & Manufacturing

The design and manufacturing process of valves and actuators is instrumental in attaining and maintaining the desired quality of the product. We cover the foundry and casting sector and also more modern technologies, such as CNC machining and 3D or additive manufacturing.

Cryogenic Valve for HP Liquid Oxygen Application

C Tech Science and Technology Co., Ltd have produced the new batch of the cryogenic valve which was used for high-pressure liquid oxygen and all valves passed the cryogenic test successfully.

Griffco Fusion Dampeners for Chem-Feed Systems

Griffco Valve, Inc., Amherst, New York, introduces its new Fusion Dampeners, which combine the technologies of the company’s proven back pressure valves and pulsation dampeners.

Track Flange Inspections, Shutdowns & Repairs

Brady Corporation has developed a new, highly visible and reliable Flange tag with tearable components to easily track various stages of shutdowns, flange inspections, leak testing and repairs.

Wouter Witzel Butterfly Valves for Scrubber Systems

Severe application and high demands for butterfly valves makes Wouter Witzel’s product an ideal choice Scrubber systems require valves made out of high-grade materials.

Pembina Approves Phase VIII Peace Pipeline Expansion

Pembina Pipeline Corporation announced that it has approved an additional expansion of its Peace Pipeline system (Phase VIII), which will accommodate incremental customer demand in the Montney area by debottlenecking constraints, accessing downstream capacity, and further enhancing product segregation on the system.

Victaulic Celebrates Centennial Year

Continuing one hundred years of company heritage was the focus of Victaulic’s press conference, held Jan.

Anti-cavitation valve trim improves plant safety

Emerson’s Fisher Vee-Ball™ Rotary Control Valves are now available with Cavitrol™ Hex Anti-Cavitation Trim to reduce or eliminate vibration caused by cavitation.

Asahi/America introduces Type-57AT Butterfly Valve

Asahi/America, Inc., the leader in thermoplastic fluid flow technologies, introduced the Type-57AT butterfly valve for commercial applications.

Resolving Surface Finishing Challenges

Flexible hones address surface roughness and increased dimensional changes for anodized cylinders that mate with other parts To permit the use of aluminum instead of other, heavier metals in industrial applications, many cylinders are anodized to create an extremely hard surface that is wear-resistant, corrosion resistant, non-conductive and lubricious.

Managing Aging Plants USA Conference & Expo a Success

The second Managing Aging Plants USA Conference & Exhibition, powered by Stainless Steel World Americas, was held this past November 13th and 14th, 2018 at the Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria Hotel in Houston, Texas.