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Exlar’s linear actuators meet ATEX requirements for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. The line has been expanded to include the EL100 explosion-proof linear actuators, rated for Class I, Div 1, Groups B, C, D and T3 hazardous environments.

Linde Gas North America and Air Products have formed Hydrochlor, a 50-50 joint venture to supply high-purity anhydrous hydrochloric acid (HCl) to the electronics and other industries.

Chevron North America Exploration and Production has awarded Technip a contract for the development of the Jack & St-Malo fields in the Walker Ridge area of the Gulf of Mexico.

A new 8300 sq/ft biomass plant is being constructed at Colby College in Maine.  The project will replace about one million gallons of heating fuel with about 22,000 tons of locally sourced wood chips and low grade forest waste including bark and treetops annually.

SM Series metering ball valves ranging from ½" to 2" in solid plastics are now available from Chemline Plastics. Designed for fine linear flow control of chemicals or clean fluids through 180o rotation of the handle, the valves feature a solid ball with a special V-groove cut on the outside surface.

Chemline series metering ball valves can become proportional control valves with the addition of an E series electric actuator.  It also has an on-board positioner, thermoplastic housing and a mounting bracket. 

Edison Lobao, Brazil's new minister of mines and energy, has indicated that the government plans to give approval by the end of 2011 for the construction of four new nuclear power plants in the country.

Rotork is supplying GO range gas-over-oil pipeline valve actuators for a Class 300 sour gas gathering system and pipeline owned by the Murphy Oil Company in NE British Colombia, Canada.

Tolomatic has expanded its “Your Motor Here” (YMH) program to include more than 80 actuator products in nine different series. The YMH program allows designers to match more than 900 models of servo and stepper motors from almost 50 brands.

Hayward Flow Control has announced the launch of a new design NVA Series needle valves, replacing the old style NV Series. The NVA Series is offered in sizes from ¼ to ½ inches. It features an integrated stem / PTFE seat, and incorporated in the new design are flanges for mounting panels, NPT threaded ends, and GFPP thumb wheel. The valves are available in PVC and GFPP with FPM seals. Fine pitch stem threads allow precise adjustment, and flow rates may be adjusted down to drops per minute. Non-shock ratings are to 150 psi at 70F. Specific application areas include water and wastewater treatment, chemical processing, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, marine and corrosive environments.