RBC Bearings closes hydraulic valve acquisition
It has been announced that RBC Bearings Incorporated, an international manufacturer of highly-engineered precision bearings and components for the industrial, defense and aerospace industries, has closed on the acquisition of the Sargent Aerospace & Defense business (Sargent) of Dover Corporation.
Ball valves for R744 applications
Emerson Climate Technologies, a business of Emerson, released new models expanding its range of moisture indicators and ball valves for R744 (CO2) subcritical applications. With the introduction of these products, Emerson Climate Technologies strengthens its position in the segment of R744 applications.
Power plant maintenance includes valves
FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Company (FENOC), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp., has announced that its Beaver Valley Power Station Unit 1 in Shippingport, Pennsylvania had shut down operations as of April 25th at 12:01am for scheduled refuelling and maintenance.
New low-profile pressure relief valve from Midland
Midland Manufacturing, part of OPW, has launched a new pressure relief valve (PRV), A-1076, to help reduce the likelihood of valve shear-off during a rail tank-car rollover. Built specifically for the rail transport of ethylene oxide – a toxic inhalation hazard – Midland's innovative A-1076 is the result of customer feedback and industry demand for a product that can survive a tank-car rollover.
Technip’s subsidiary wins gas pipeline contract in Peru
Tipiel, Technip’s subsidiary in Colombia, was awarded a front-end engineering design and detailed engineering design contract on a lumpsum basis by the Consorcio Constructor Ductos del Sur. This covers the development of a new gas pipeline to transport gas from the Camisea field to Southern Peru.