Solar-powered Valve Actuation: An Update
The use of solar power in industrial and municipal valve actuator applications goes back several decades; however, technological advances in solar power efficiency and storage mean that today, it has become a practical, dependable alternative for many isolated locations.
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Belleville Springs in Valves
Belleville springs are used within or adjacent to valves for a variety of purposes—the most common being to maintain load on a seal, gasket or packing.
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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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Rotork Launches Third Generation IQ Range of Intelligent Non-Intrusive Electric Valve Actuators
Rotork announces the third generation of its flagship IQ range of intelligent non-intrusive heavy duty electric valve actuators which introduce new levels of functionality and asset management abilities.
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API's New Casting Quality Standards
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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The Proposed MSS Standard for ‘Standard-Class’ Castings
The issue of “commercial” casting quality has been argued at length at meetings, seminars and after-hours watering holes.
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MTS Sensors: Control Valves Benefit from MTS Sensors’ Absolute Position Feedback
Linear position feedback for industrial valves is important for improving safety and performance.
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The Unique Requirements for Valves in SRO Applications
The seawater reverse osmosis (SRO) industry has been steadily gathering momentum.
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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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Testing High-Nickel Alloy Castings in Refineries
Refiners today are increasingly dealing with more corrosive feedstocks that present new demands on valves in the process.
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