Materials & Manufacturing

PSS Industrial Group, a U.S.-based leading service provider and distributor, recently announced its entry into the pipe, valve and fittings (“PVF”) market to expand the extensive product lines currently offered through its distribution network.

Emerson recently revealed its new range of two-way and three-way solenoid valves — the ASCO Series 256/356. In this newest release, Emerson fulfills the industry’s growing need for more compact equipment without compromising fluid control performance.

Wandfluh of America has appointed Rick Sroka as Regional Sales Manager for Mid-West America, effective May 17, 2021. Prior to joining Wandfluh, Sroka spent almost 30 years working with global plastic manufacturers.

If you are not asking these questions, your fuel-fired equipment may not be operating at peak performance. Does your manufacturing facility have a smoke stack? If it does, your facility also likely contains a valve train, commonly known in industrial circles as a “gas train” or a “fuel train.” This complicated series of piping and components requires annual inspections, accurate record keeping, and preventive maintenance to avert productivity issues.

Schroeder pump protection valves were recently selected by thyssenkrupp Steel Europe AG for the general overhaul of unit 4 of its power station “Hermann Wenzel”.

Neles recently delivered their first valve with a 3D printed valve body for field testing. With exception to the body, the valve is a standard T5-series ball valve constructed of stainless steel materials.

The ORBINOX ‘XC’ series Hopper Outlet knife gate valve technology is a great choice for arduous bulk handling applications.

Teollisuuden Voima Oyj (TVO) and Fortum have carried out a joint test of the first valve featuring a 3D printed housing at the Olkiluoto nuclear power plant.

Mokveld, a global provider to the gas and oil industry with expert knowledge and advanced engineered valve systems for critical control and safety applications, recently presented a virtual workshop about its low shear Typhoon Valve System.

The DFT® Model SCV is a corrosion-resistant, dependable, versatile and economical spring-assisted, in-line check valve for a wide range of applications.