News

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Badger Meter Releases Smart Actuator

The new Badger Meter Smart Electric Valve Actuator (SEVA) was designed specifically for extreme conditions with military-grade components.

WIKA Introduces New Monoflange Valve

WIKA has recently released their new monoflange valve. Due to the one-piece design, the model can withstand high overpressures.

Russel Metals Acquires City Pipe & Supply

Russel Metals Inc. has completed the announced acquisition of City Pipe & Supply.City Pipe & Supply is a leader in the supply of valves, pipes and fittings to oil and gas companies in the Permian Basin, as well as in the Eagle Ford, Granite Wash, Barnett basins and Haynesville, which together account for approximately 60% of active drilling rigs in the United States.

SCS Releases Range of Material Application Valves

Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) has recently introduced a new range of Material Application Valves for the PrecisionCoat line of spray coating and dispense systems.

Balon Releases Flanged Test & Tap Valve

Balon Corporation has recently released the Balon Flanged Test and Tap™ Valve (TNT). Balon now offers the Flanged Test and Tap™ Valve (TNT) in flanged sizes 2", 3", and 4" ANSI 150, 300, and 600.

Special Topic: Severe-Service Oil and Gas Valve Seals

The oil and gas industry uses a variety of valves to regulate the flow in mechanical applications. Upstream, downstream,

Stallion QSP Introduced by Rockford

Rockford Systems, LLC. recently launched their Stallion Quick Ship Program (QSP), a fulfillment program that provides fast delivery of valve safety trains to improve organizational planning, profitability and productivity.

New AUP Pneumatic Actuator Released by NOV

National-Oilwell Varco, Inc. has released a new pneumatic AUP piston actuator for pneumatically operated safety systems. The actuator is designed to close a reverse-acting gate valve upon loss of pneumatic pressure.

Baker Hughes Introduces Zero Leakage Pilot Valve

Baker Hughes, Consolidated has taken another step forward in the development and promotion of advanced solutions to reduce the carbon footprint and maximize operating efficiency.

Very Cold Valves-The Diverse World of Industrial Gases

Fred Schweighardt is a National Project Leader and International Expert for Airgas, an Air Liquide Company based out of Houston, Texas.