TECHNICAL

Design

What Makes Up a Servo Valve Feedback Mechanism is Mission Critical

To maximize machine operation and business results, engineers ought to consider more than how a servo valve performs with regard to flow/pressure gain, frequency response, and precision.
#pressure-relief

Technical

Rotork SVM Delivers Networked Solution for Increased Partial Stroke Test Functionality

The Rotork SVM (Smart Valve Monitoring) system has been selected to provide a networked solution for digital valve monitoring and partial stroke testing on a large scale oilfield installation in the Middle East.
#controls #automation #iiot

Technical

Saunders® I-VUE Smart Valve Sensor from CRANE ChemPharma Flow Solutions

CRANE ChemPharma Flow Solutions is pleased to announce the launch of its new Saunders® I-VUE Smart Valve Sensor.
#controls #iiot #automation

Technical

Titanium Valve Grades

Q: Why are cast titanium valves commonly offered in grades different than my wrought pipe?  
#materials

Technical

Quadrant Engineering Plastic Products Introduces Fluorosint 135

Quadrant EPP announces the Fluorosint 135, a polytetrafluoroethylene material uniquely designed to provide the lowest coefficient of friction and deformation for seals, bearings and washer applications.
#components #materials

Technical

Sizing Actuators: It’s All about Communication

The key to successful sizing or selection of the right valve actuator for a job is communication.
#actuators

Technical

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.
#components #automation

Insights

No Gaskets Required: Weld End Connections for Valves

To be of value, valves must be attached to a piping system.
#automation

Technical

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

Manufacturing

Emerson Process Management Reports Full Year and Fourth Quarter Results

Emerson Process Management sales increased 18% in the fourth quarter, as global energy investment and backlog conversion related to the Thailand flooding drove growth across all businesses.
#VMAnews