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New Gilmore Check Valve Designed for Well Stimulation Pressure Control

The new Gilmore Agiliti™ Check Valve was designed from the ground up as a flow control solution for well stimulation pressure control systems.
#maintenance-repair #pressure-relief #VMAnews

Education

Register for the Valve Basics Seminar and Petting Zoo Today!

Join us Nov. 9-11 in Pasadena, TX for a three-day program consisting of content that covers the common types of valves used in multiple applications, an advanced look at flow-control technology beyond the common valve used in specific markets, and how valves continue to evolve based on current trends.
#VMAnews #knowyourvalves #basics

Cowan Dynamics Offers Linear and Rotary Actuators with up to a SIL 3 Safety Rating

The SIL 3 capable rating is designed to provide customers with reliable actuation solutions in critical applications without compromising their SIS.
#actuators #VMAnews

Victaulic Acquires Tennessee Metal Fabricating Corporation

On September 9, 2022, Victaulic, a manufacturer of mechanical pipe joining, fire protection and flow control solutions, acquired the business assets of Tennessee Metal Fabricating Corporation (TMF). The acquisition supports the company’s growth in the infrastructure market and increases its capacity for large-diameter piping solutions.
#VMAnews #water-wastewater

Enhanced Software Helps Unlock the Benefits of Control System Virtualization

Control personnel can quickly deploy a virtualized infrastructure that improves performance while also future-proofing their operations.
#VMAnews #controls

Design

Velan Receives Synergy Awards for Innovation

Velan is proud to announce the company has received the Synergy Awards for Innovation from the Canadian federal government.
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Insights

Perspectives

By: Heather Rhoderick, President, Valve Manufacturers Association

Over the past six weeks, VMA held its Market Outlook Workshop, 84th Annual Meeting and had a presence, along with VALVE Magazine, at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS). I was fortunate to attend all three events, and enjoyed connecting in person with VMA’s manufacturer, distributor, and service provider members, as well as members from the Valve Repair Council.
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Manufacturing

High Turnout at 2022 Annual Meeting Signals Strength of Industrial Valve Industry

VMA News Networking during awards dinner The 2022 VMA/VRC Annual Meeting welcomed VMA and VRC members for three days of networking and programming that tackled today’s issues and offered opportunities designed to create meaningful partnerships.
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Eastern Controls, Inc., Expands its Reach as a SICK, Inc. Authorized Representative

Expansion add more territories in the northeast U.S. coverage.
#automation #actuators #VMAnews

Applications

Flowserve Flood Control Technology Featured in New Online Film Series

With rising sea levels, projects like this will become more necessary.
#water-wastewater #VMAnews

Manufacturing

Pinch Valve Offers Solution for Flow Control Problems

Designed for tough slurry applications, Red Valves says this air-actuated Type A pinch valves is a cost-effective solution for problems with flow control.
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Insights

An Interview With ... Matt Thiel

Edited by Heather Gaynor, Editor, Valve Magazine

Matt Thiel, president of AUMA Actuators, was named chairman at VMA’s 2022 annual meeting.
#actuators #VMAnews

Retrofit3D is now Available for Valve Components up to 20″

3D printing enables new opportunities in the world of valve manufacturing.
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PDC LLC Launches Line of Electrohydraulic Actuators

Electrohydraulic actuators are just one step the brand is taking to diversify its portfolio.
#actuators #VMAnews

Baker Hughes Awarded Pressure Relief Valves Contract for Petrobras Platform

The two companies are embarking on a collaborative oil platform venture.
#pressure-relief #VMAnews

Insights

Partnership Delivers Nuclear Detection Technology

Reuter-Stokes and Paragon Energy are teaming up with NuScale Power to develop neutron monitoring detectors for NuScale's SMRs
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VAC is VMA's Newest Member

Company markets valve positioners of all kinds
#actuators #VMAnews

AUMA Selects Vandevanter as New Rep

New AUMA rep for eastern MO and southern IL
#actuators #VMAnews #water-wastewater

Technical

ITT Expands Compact Actuation Portfolio with Acquisition of Clippard Cylinder Product Line

ITT Inc. announced in August 2022 the acquisition of Clippard Instrument Laboratories' product lines of durable, low maintenance and cost competitive interchangeable pneumatic cylinders.
#actuators #components #VMAnews