Tag: valve

Fugitive emissions reduced with packing

Fugutive emissions can be reduced to less than 10 ppm with Reduced Emissions Kalrez (REK) packing from Research Control Valves. This optional packing system can be installed new, retrofitted, or customized.

Tyco awarded enterprise framework agreement

The flow control unit of Tyco International Ltd. has been selected by Shell to provide butterfly valves to Shell globally.

Check Valves overcome installation hurdles

For some valve manufacturers it’s a struggle to demonstrate proper check valve operation for compressor and pump station applications especially when valves are operated horizontally.

McJunkin Red Man to acquire SPF

McJunkin Red Man Corporation (MRC) has signed an agreement to acquire Stainless Pipe and Fittings Australia Pty Ltd (SPF). This brings MRC one step closer to realizing the company’s strategic vision to be the world’s leading pipe, valve and fitting (PVF) distribution company for the energy and industrial markets.

Solenoid valves that maintain pressure

A line of zero-leak solenoid actuated directional valves for reliable actuation of single- or double-acting cylinders has been introduced by Interface Devices, Inc.

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.

Air Release/Vacuum valve protects work environment

The Air/Vacuum Valve from Larox Flowsys, Inc automatically exhausts large volumes of air from the system while it is being filled with slurry.

Metso/Petrobras refinery service contract granted

Metso and Brazil-based Petrobras have signed a service contract covering the supply of spare parts and maintenance services for Metso’s valves, actuators and positioners for 11 refineries in Brazil.

Cameron redesigns nozzle check valve

Cameron has re-designed its ENTECH DRV-BN Nozzle Check Valve. The DRV-BN is the newest large-bore addition to Cameron’s valve portfolio.

Dresser announces enhanced valve stocking program

Dresser Consolidated® and Dresser Masoneilan® recently announced the availability in the Americas of the Dresser ValvFAST program, an innovative modular stocking system.