News

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Completion plug simplifies valve replacement

Time and cost can be considerably reduced by using a Petersen hot tap pipe plug insertion system to stop the flow in a pressurized pipeline.

Pharmaceutical factory expansion in NC

Merck & Co Inc is constructing a 70,000 sq. ft. expansion to its site in Treyburn Corporate Park.

Val-Matic introduces new control system

Val-Matic Valve & Mfg. Corp. has introduced their new control systems which provide low maintenance and reliable control of butterfly, plug and ball valves equipped with cylinder actuators.

New valve block manifold from Dwyer

Dwyer Instruments, Inc has releaseD its new series BBV-0 2-valve block manifold.

W&O introduces FuelProof

W&O has introduced its new FuelProof fuel, energy and emissions management system to help vessel owners and operators save money and improve vessel efficiency by integrating current data management systems.

New heat activated shut-off valve improves safety

The Firechek FC-4 Series valve is a heat activated pneumatic shut-off valve. When the FireChek senses excessive heat from a nearby fire, it immediately vents the pneumatic actuator and closes the actuator air supply line.

Excellent results on zinc nickel plating tests

NOSHOK recently experienced excellent results with salt spray (fog) corrosion testing on samples of its valve products using zinc nickel (ZnNi) plating.

One valve body, 20 flow paths

Conant Controls offers unique solutions for complex flow processes. Their selector/diverter valves can handle up to 20 differing flow paths in one compact valve body.

Hazardous area actuation

Weidmuller recently introduced the new ACT20X range of digital isolators, specifically developed for hazardous area applications.

PBM cryogenics love the cold

PBM Cryogenic Valves have a unique design that provides superior performance through cooling and heating cycles.