Rail-tanks still operating despite defective valves
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) in the US has recently approved an extension for railroad tank cars equipped with defective valves, to continue transporting crude oil and other hazardous materials through the end of the year.
New knife gate valve selection guide
DeZurik’s new Knife Gate Valve Selection Guide is designed to assist users with the valve selection process. The guide helps users navigate DeZurik's broad knife gate valve product range based on general specification requirements, common media and applications by industry.
Crane butterfly valves receive NSF approval
CRANE's ChemPharma & Energy (within Crane's Fluid Handling segment) Center Line® 200 resilient seated butterfly valves are now NSF-61 and NSF-372 certified for potable water and lead-free service.
Solenoid valves acquisition boosts Rotork’s portfolio
M&M International (M&M), a manufacturer of solenoid valves, has been acquired by Rotork Instruments, a manufacturer of products for flow control, pressure control, flow measurement and pressure measurement.
Innovation: maintenance-free NRV
MGA Controls, with product distributors in North America, has recently introduced its Resilient Hinge Check Valve (RHCV), which employs a flexible reinforced disk that works more like a heart valve, as it has no hinge and a soft seal closure.