Getting More For Less; Improved Employee Efficiency Without Cost
Next to equipment, labor is the number one cost for most valve manufacturers.
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Victaulic Announces New Name for Sprinkler Fitting System Product Line
Victaulic has changed the name of the AquaFlex Sprinkler System product line to the VicFlex Sprinkler Fitting System.
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Anvil International's New HVAC Hook-Up Kits
The new Gruvlok® KNX series Hydronic Hook-Up Kits from Anvil International integrates the typical 54 components required to connect piping to hydronic heating or chiller system equipment into a pre-engineered, pre-assembled and pre-tested kit of only four components, saving up to 80% on labor compared to traditional connection methods.
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No Gaskets Required: Weld End Connections for Valves
To be of value, valves must be attached to a piping system.
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ASCO Introduces Composite Solenoid Valve for Water Purification and Conditioning Applications
ASCO Numatics introduces the 212 Series of composite solenoid valves that incorporate the new FasN™ universal connection system, designed specifically for water purification and conditioning systems in commercial and industrial applications.
#solenoids #automation #water-wastewater
Improving Process Efficiency with Wireless Valve Automation
The economics and simplicity of wireless field instruments has allowed many industrial plants to expand the benefits of automation well beyond traditional “wired” control.
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Valve engineering advances make ocean power feasible
A rarely publicized but promising renewable energy technology that is creating interesting challenges for valve and actuator engineers is ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC). One of the leaders in the field is OTEC International LLC (OTI) and Barry R.
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Assured Automation's FireChek® Thermal Activated Emergency Shutoff
When FireChek® senses excessive heat from a nearby fire, it immediately vents the pneumatic actuator and closes the actuator air supply line.
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New AUMA Actuators Offer Significant Torque Advancement
AUMA is extending its portfolio of modular electric actuators to include an SQ.2 part-turn range for butterfly and ball valve automation.
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Tyco’s Flow Business Now Officially Pentair Valves & Controls
As of Sept. 28 Pentair and the flow control business of Tyco International have combined to create Pentair Ltd., an industrial growth company in water and fluid solutions, valves and controls, equipment protection and thermal management products.
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HART Industrial Unions, LLC introduces new “Product & Capability Guide”
The guide was developed to assist buyers with product selection, system design and simplify specifying a precision pipe union to meet application needs.
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Market Outlook 2013: Oil and Gas
A report from the VMA Market Outlook Workshop, held in August 2012: John Spears of Spears & Associates works with domestic and international petroleum industry equipment and service firms, financial institutions and government entities, making him uniquely qualified to track market size and share for over 30 segments of the petroleum industry.
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Conval SaVD Safe Vent and Drains Provide Simple, Dual Sealing System
Conval now offers an easy to retrofit, single-weld, OSHA-compliant safe vent drain for its Clampseal Y-pattern forged globe valves.
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A Primer On Worm Gear Operators
Manual gear operators continue to provide a viable, age-old solution with a few 21st century twists.
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New Technology for the New Nuclear
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has approved the construction of four new nuclear reactors in the U.S., the first since 1978.
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Ready for Low-E Valve Technology?
With an estimated 60% of fugitive emissions attributed to valves it is easy to see EPA’s attention is on valve emissions reduction.
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Explosion-proof DC-powered actuator from Metso Automation
The new Jamesbury® Valvcon QX Series DC powered actuator from Metso Automation is an economical alternative for 12VDC and 24VDC on/off applications, particularly in the oil and gas industries.
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Conval Zero Emissions Bellows Seal Valves Available
The new Clampseal® line from Conval, available in single and double bellows, allow for zero emissions and are ideal for applications where packed valves may not reliably contain light gases or hazardous system fluids due to leakage in the stem/packing seal area or stuffing box wall/packing seal area.
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SafeOperator Makes Valve Operation Easy and Safe.
If safety is a concern in your facility then the ability to operate valves from a safe position should be high on your priority list.
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Technology the Key to Profitability in the Oil Sands
The Valve Manufacturers Association held its annual Technical Seminar & Exhibits at the Hilton NASA Clear Lake in Houston, March 8-9.
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