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New Numatics 501 Series Panel Mount Adapter Plate

ASCO Numatics has introduced the Numatics 501 Series panel mount adapter plate. The new product brings the Numatics 501 Series directional valve’s high flow characteristics and compact size to pneumatic panel applications.

Freeze tolerant ball valve

Have you ever had to change out a ball valve because it was not drained properly for the winter? With the new Freeze Tolerant ball valve, now your job is much easier, faster, and less expensive to fix.

ZVI offers 10-year warranty on valve housings

Zahroof Valves Inc. (ZVI) announced a 10-year warranty on its stainless steel valve housings. The ZVI StraightFlo Valve (SFV) is a patent-pending reciprocating compressor valve technology with a unique design.

Flowserve names new Executive VP & CEO

Flowserve Corporation, a leading provider of flow control products and services, has named Ms. Karyn F. Ovelmen Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Her appointment will begin on June 1, 2015.

Lewis-Goetz acquires Action Industrial

Lewis-Goetz announced the acquisition of the Action Industrial Group, a South Carolina-based fabricator and distributor specialising in fasteners, gaskets, hose products and industrial construction tools and supplies.

Val-Matic’s Metal Seated Swing Check Valves

Val-Matic has expanded its Swing Check Valve line to include metal-to-metal seating. Metal seated swing check valves are designed for municipal and industrial water and wastewater applications. Series 7900 Oil Cushion Swing Check Valves are provided with metal seating as standard and available as an option on Series 7800 Swing Check Valves.

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.