News

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Flowrox Scaling Watch for imaging pipe scaling

Flowrox launched its Flowrox Scaling Watch this June 2014 during the Flowrox Sales Conference. Flowrox Scaling Watch is an accurate solution for online, pipe scaling or fouling measurement.

LaunchPoint tests new VVT valve actuator

LaunchPoint Technologies (LaunchPoint) recently completed testing a new version of its variable valve timing (VVT) electromechanical valve actuator (EVA) for internal combustion engines. The new design reduces power consumption by more than 50% compared to the previous design and has, thus far, exceeded 1 million cycles of endurance testing.

Bürkert fulfils DIN EN 61439 standards

The new series of standards for the construction of switch and control systems, DIN EN 61439, will take effect on 1 November 2014, superseding the previous standard DIN EN 60439 with a transition period.

New interactive guide from BERNARD CONTROLS

BERNARD CONTROLS has just moved its former printed User’s Guide into an interactive web application named GPS Actuator.

Standard range of butterfly dampers from DTL

DTL have launched a standard range of butterfly dampers that provide a simple and cost effective method of control and isolation for many industrial applications requiring a shut-off of up to 99%. The new range, which is powered by Rotork actuators, will be supplied in diameters ranging from 200mm to 1200mm (in increments of 50mm).

Portable valves gearbox for underground valves

F.lli Scapin’s brand-new RPM ‘Portable valve gearbox’ for valves operators helps easy and fast opening/closing on underground water valves not equipped with a reduction gearbox and usually moved by a Tee Key, valve requiring high Nm values (rather than manual work of one single operator) or valves needing a high number of turns to be fully open or closed.

DENSO expands presence in Mexico

DENSO Corp. announced that DENSO MEXICO (DNMX) would expand its plant in Apodaca, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, to increase production of transmission components in the North American region. The expansion represents an investment of USD 53.

SKF signs engineering solutions deal with Argos

Argos, one of the largest cement producers in Latin America, has chosen SKF to provide a broad range of engineering products and services for its operations in Colombia over the next three years. “SKF has an extensive partnership to support Argos in maximising the utilisation and reliability of its assets, thereby achieving its business objectives”, said Vartan Vartanian, president, SKF Industrial Market, Regional Sales and Service.

Canadian operator relocates natural gas pipeline

One of Canada’s largest pipeline companies was mandated to relocate a pipeline in an environmentally and politically sensitive area on a tight timetable. The section that required relocation is part of the major 30” natural gas corridor that traverses west to east across Canada, delivering energy to one-third of the nation’s population.

SSP launches EB series encapsulate ball valve

SSP introduced the new EB series Encapsulated Ball Valve with features such as a blowout-proof stem to improve safety, and one-piece packing – in all sizes – that ensure reliable and representative samples.