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Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy in 11th year

ExxonMobil has announced that 155 third- to fifth-grade teachers from all over the USA have been chosen to attend the national 2015 Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy. The program is a week long, all-expenses paid, professional development for teachers that equips them with innovative ways to educate their students about science and math in efforts to inspire them in these critical subjects.

Miniature stainless check valve

Lee products has launched its newest product a miniature medical grade stainless steel cartridge style corrosive resistant check valve specifically designed for installation into plastics with sufficient elongation like nylon, polyethylene, polypropylene, acetal and PEEK.

Smith Flow Control celebrates 30 years

Smith Flow Control (SFC) was formed in April 1985 by Malcolm Brown, Mike Smith and current managing director Mike D’Anzieri. The company now employs a total of 78 staff, mostly at its headquarters in Witham, Essex, but also has regional offices in Australia, China, India, the Netherlands and the United States.

Vac-U-Max gravity diverter valve

Available in various sizes and outlet configurations, the Vac-U-Max gravity diverter valve features state-of-the-art pneumatic actuators and adjustable operating speeds. The unit allows for unrestricted material flow through open gates, with split-body design allowing for easy cleaning and service.

Rotork’s hydraulic valve actuators

Rotork RHQ extreme duty rack and pinion hydraulic actuators are designed for the most challenging applications in industry, mining and offshore offering typical examples. The balanced design incorporating four power cylinders creates a very compact footprint and provides efficient power consumption across an economical range of eight model sizes.

SPX’s Novados diaphragm pump

SPX has launched its Novados double-acting diaphragm pump to meet the specific needs of the oil and gas market. It was specifically designed for offshore applications in the oil and gas industry to reduce the footprint and weight of a pumping installation.

Emerson’s FlowScanner 6000 with Kalsi’s KVAP

Emerson Electric Co. recently made some modifications to its FlowScanner 6000 valve diagnostic tool using Kalsi Engineering’s Kalsi Valve & Actuator Program (KVAP) software. Emerson’s FlowScanner 6000 is a diagnostic tool used to evaluate the performance of models and makes of air functioning control valves.

Husky launches UltraHelix valve gates

Husky Injection Molding Systems showcased its latest hot runner and controller technologies at NPE 2015 held between 23 March and 27 March at Orlando, Florida. Husky also launched two new products at NPE.

Belimo launches ZoneTight Zone Valves

Belimo Americas is pleased to announce the release of their new ZoneTight zone valves which are designed for maximum efficiency in tight spaces in both pressure dependent and pressure independent zoning applications.

IntelliTest® releases hydrostatic pressure system

The Systems Division of Wilson Company (Wilson Systems) has launched IntelliTest®, the first fully-automated hydrostatic pressure non-destructive tester, for testing and recertification of critical iron parts for oil and gas fracking applications.