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.

Temperature Control Units for Plastics Processing

Thermolator temperature control units (TCU) come in three configurations. The TW-V is offered with 0.75- and 2-hp models, both with a 12 kW heater and 0.375" solenoid valve.

NSF: Developing Standards in Manufacturing

Water is a vital resource and component to human life. From the municipal water system in your city to the bottled water you purchase from your local grocery store, the potable water you consume must conform to a strict set of standards that govern the safety and cleanliness of the final product that is offered and available to customers.This important set of standards, which was developed and is maintained by the NSF Organization and is approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), who oversee the consensus for developing standards in manufacturing and process procedures in the United States, is legally recognized nationally as the regulation for governing the human health effects assessment of drinking water contact materials, components, and devices.

EnPro Announces Leadership Transition

EnPro Industries, Inc. an industrial technology company leveraging materials science across its portfolio of businesses, announced that Eric Vaillancourt, President of Sealing Technologies, has been appointed Interim President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

Total Valve Systems Launches Specialty O-Ring Seals

Total Valve Systems has been manufacturing and repairing industrial valves for nearly four decades. So, they have learned a thing or two about the unique demands placed on the O-rings used in those valves.

Dixon Series New Hygienic Tanker Valve

The Dixon DX60 series hygienic tanker valve is ideal for hygienic loading or unloading of products, from stainless-steel bulk transport trailers.

Flow-Tek Signs Distribution Agreement with Macomb Group

Flow-Tek has appointed Macomb Group as the Series M4 Severe Service Ball Valve master distributor and center of excellence for the Midwest.

Neles to Acquire Flowrox

Neles has signed an asset purchase agreement to acquire the valve and pump businesses of the Finland-based technology company Flowrox.

Samson’s Carbon Dioxide Reduction Products

Samson Controls has a valve product line that aids in carbon dioxide reduction and value creation. Carbon dioxide capture – power plants can combat fossil fuels and reduce carbon dioxide emissions with pre-combustion capture, post-combustion capture, and oxyfuel capture.

Quala and UTLX Partner on Railcar Services

Quala and UTLX partnered to offer full-service railcar cleaning and maintenance at the Texas Quala location. Quala offers railcar cleaning services, while UTLX offers full maintenance service including valve service, tank repair, welding repair, brake service, coupler repair, and inspection.

The Z3000 Industrial Valve from Zurn Industries

The Pressure-Tru® Z3000 2-1/2" Pressure Reducing Fire Hose Valve from Zurn Industries has a male hose thread, and is listed as a standpipe valve for individual hose stations in class I and class III systems.