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GEA launches new large inlet rotary valve

GEA launched its NEW large inlet rotary valve for food and dairy products. The larger inlet has been designed to provide a cost effective solution for cyclone and dryer applications where the valve inlet performance is most critical.

AAR approves Kelso’s high-flow pressure relief valve

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) has approved Kelso's new JS165H high-flow pressure relief valve (PRV) for commercial applications after completing its required two-year field trial.The JS165H has been designed for use on general service rail tank cars carrying hazardous and non-hazardous non-flammable chemicals that require a pressure specification of 165PSI.

Subsea 7 wins installation contract in US GoM

Subsea 7 has been awarded a contract by the Hess Corporation for installation work in support of the Stampede Project in deepwater US Gulf of Mexico (GoM).The scope of work involves installation of flowlines, steel catenary risers, umbilicals, jumpers and associated subsea architecture that tie back two drill centres to a tension leg platform hosting drill centres, water injection and gas lifts.

Third generation Skilmatic delivers smarter failsafe ac

The Rotork Skilmatic SI self-contained electro-hydraulic valve actuator combines all-electric simplicity with the precision of hydraulic actuation and the reliability of mechanical failsafe operation.

KBR works on Mosaic Ammonia Plant revamp

KBR Inc., a specialist in ammonia technology, has been awarded the license and engineering contracts to perform front end engineering and design for a potential expansion of Mosaic`s Ammonia Plant in St.

SVF Flow Controls wins Innovation of the Year Award

NEXTEK Controls is a family of valve automation products by SVF Flow Controls, Inc. that includes a range of actuators and accessories for the automation of quarter-turn valves that provide field control and connectivity.

Record Turnout Expected for 2015 4C Environmental Confe

This year's 4C Environmental Conference brings together a record 1,000 representatives from environmental regulatory and regulated communities for 4 days of presentations, trainings, and showcases on the latest compliance topics and products at the newly constructed JW Marriott in downtown Austin on February 16-19th.

Cashco introduces new self-loading regulator valve

Cashco introduced its new SLR-1 and SLR-2 Self-Loading Regulator valves for pressure regulation. Formerly marketed by Kaye MacDonald prior to its acquisition by Cashco in 1999, both valves have since been improved and updated.

New Victaulic gasket for maritime industry

Victaulic, the manufacturer of mechanical pipe-joining systems, has developed a new nitrile gasket for the maritime industry. The Grade T 'Type A' gasket, designed for use with specific Victaulic couplings and flange adapters, simplifies gasket specification and offers superior fire-resistant performance.

Unicast launches new two-way valve

Unicast launched its recent cost-cutting solution for the cement industry – the Unicast Two-Way Valve – a two-way cement valve featuring inline maintenance and flexible installation.A large access panel on one side of the valve allows for inline maintenance of internal wear parts such as the gate and seat.