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Cashco releases new PA1 regulator

The new model PA1 pressure reducing regulator, released by Cashco, is specifically designed for gaseous applications, such as chemical and bio-pharmaceutical applications. It is offered in ½” and ¾” Tri-Clamp body connections and design parameters ensure that wetted, metal parts are With the introduction of a new Model PA1 pressure reducing regulator, Cashco Inc.

Position actuators from Micromatic

Micromatic offers rotary actuator designs in either pneumatic or hydraulic capabilities for a wide range of applications including two- and three-position actuators. Position actuators are ideal for parts handling, valve control and more.

New rep for Farris Relief Valve in FL

Control Southern is now the local sales representative for the Farris Relief Valve product line throughout Florida. The relief valve product line is manufactured by Farris Engineering, a division of Curtiss-Wright Flow Control Corporation.

New subsea alliance formed

Helix Energy Solutions Group, OneSubsea (which is a Cameron and Schlumberger company) and Schlumberger executed definitive agreements for the companies’ non-incorporated alliance. This alliance has been formed to develop technologies and deliver equipment and services to optimize the value chain of subsea well intervention systems.

Clark offers specialty Inert Isolation Valves

Clark Solutions has launched the MTV-R/MTV-K Series Inert Isolation Valves specifically designed to avoid valve seal damage, which is often caused by aggressive media or particulates in the media stream.

Two new managing directors for Rotork

Rotork has announced the appointment of Ms. Pamela Bingham as the Managing Director of its Gears division and Mr. Dave Littlejohns as the Managing Director of its Fluid Systems division. Pamela Bingham joined Rotork in 2012 as Group Business Development Director and during her time at Rotork she has helped grow the business both organically and through acquisitions.

Emerson acquires Cascade Technologies

It has been announced that Emerson has acquired Cascade Technologies, a manufacturer of gas analyzers and monitoring systems using Quantum Cascade Laser (QCL) technology based out of Stirling, Scotland.

Lined Valve’s new knife gate valve

The Washington-based Lined Valve Company (LVC) has launched its new knife gate valve that has been designed for harsh and abrasive applications such as the coal and mining markets. For a longer working life in extreme applications, high-chrome iron inserts are incorporated.

Control Southern to sell Farris Relief Valve in Florida

Control Southern announced that they are now the local sales representative for Farris relief valves throughout Florida. The relief valve product line is manufactured by Farris Engineering, a division of Curtiss-Wright Flow Control Corporation.

Actuator adjustment advancement from AUMA

A new electronic position transmitter designed to simplify end position adjustments for actuators has been developed by AUMA. The EWG is compatible with its predecessor, the RWG, which ensures rapid replacements and retrofits.