Materials & Manufacturing

An "unusual event" was recently declared at the Salem 2 nuclear reactor in New Jersey, after a relief valve improperly opened during troubleshooting, allowing the release of approximately 25 gallons of water from the plant's cooling system.

Minnesota Rubber and Plastics (MRP) has introduced a new ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) material, Qmonix 558EC, specifically formulated to meet the demanding food contact requirements of European Commission framework regulation EC1935/2004.

New Jersey-based Alliance Sensors Group (ASG) has developed a broad line of linear variable differential transformers (LVDTs) for power generation and heavy industrial applications. ASG LVDTs are used for valve position sensing in power plants and for heavy duty operations in steel, aluminum and paper mills, stamping or die presses, and mining machinery, where a generic LVDT cannot operate or survive.

Hayward Flow Control, a manufacturer of industrial thermoplastic valves, has announced the addition of PVC and CPVC FLV Series Bag Filters to their range of industry leading thermoplastic filtration products.

Honeywell Process Solutions (HPS) recently announced a key enhancement to its UniSim® design and simulation software, designed to help oil & gas manufacturing facilities improve safety and reduce capital expenditures for both new and existing installations.

Hayward Flow Control announces the launch of its new Chemical Feed Product line. The newly released products include pressure reducing valves, pressure relief valves and pump calibration columns. These new products expand Hayward’s range of thermoplastic fluid handling products and solutions for chemical dosing systems and corrosive environments.

Lindberg/MPH, an American manufacturer of industrial heat treat furnaces, announced the shipment of two (2)  car bottom industrial furnaces  used for curing aircraft engine hardware consisting of ceramic-metallic composite shapes.

Flowrox, an industrial valve and pump manufacturer, will be showcasing its complete line of products for process flow operations at the 100th edition of the Chem Show—the largest chemical industry event in North America.

Birmingham, Alabama-headquartered McWane Inc. recently opening its 27th manufacturing facility in Abu Dhabi, at a cost of $28 million USD. The plant will make valve, fittings and plumbing materials. It's the company's fifth valve manufacturing plant worldwide.

Flowserve Corporation, a leading provider of flow control products and services for the global infrastructure markets, recently announced the introduction of the Valtek DiamondBack, a technologically advanced control valve anti-cavitation trim design, for severe service applications.