Actuators

Conval Zero Emissions Bellows Seal Valves Available
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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.

Actuators Automation

June 18, 2012

Rotork Launches Third Generation IQ Range of Intelligent Non-Intrusive Electric Valve Actuators
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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.

Actuators

June 11, 2012

Emerson Introduces Two-Wire Liquid Transmitters
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Emerson Introduces Two-Wire Liquid Transmitters

The new family of Rosemount Analytical 1066 two-wire liquid instruments from Emerson Process Management feature a broad range of measurement parameters, advanced communications capabilities and unique ease-of-use features.

Actuators

May 7, 2012

Triple Offset Valves in Upstream Applications
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Triple Offset Valves in Upstream Applications

Triple offset valves provide an efficient solution for critical and non-critical applications when positive isolation is required in upstream oil and gas operations.

Actuators General

April 30, 2012

Samson Controls Type 3347
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Samson Controls Type 3347

Samson Controls Type 3347 control valve, which includes polished steel parts, special PTFE brushing and an additional connection that can be used to meet purity requirements that prevent bacteria from spreading at the actuator steam guide.

Actuators Controls

March 21, 2012

VMA Delivers… Valve Education
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VMA Delivers… Valve Education

Nearly 100 attendees gathered March 6-7 to learn valve and actuator fundamentals at VMA’s Valve Basics Seminar & Exhibits at the Hilton NASA Clear Lake in Houston.

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March 15, 2012

The Challenges of Distribution in Today’s Valve World
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The Challenges of Distribution in Today’s Valve World

Valve and actuator end users are operating with tighter budgets and deadlines than ever before, which means increasing challenges in the distribution channels.

Actuators General Supply Chain Thought Leadership

February 6, 2012

Presidential Proposals
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Presidential Proposals

In his State of the Union address on Jan. 18, President Obama presented several programs and initiatives to Congress and to the American people, many of which could have a noticeable impact on manufacturing—which, of course, includes valve, actuator and control manufacturing.

Actuators Manufacturing Thought Leadership

February 1, 2012

Emerson’s Fisher VBL Booster
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Emerson’s Fisher VBL Booster

Emerson Process Management’s new Fisher® VBL booster incorporates a fixed deadband, internal soft seats and an integral bypass restriction that combine to eliminate the positioner problems typically caused by boosters without these design features.

Actuators

November 15, 2011

Actuation in Nuclear Power Plants
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Actuation in Nuclear Power Plants

The thousands of actuators used in a nuclear plant face some pretty tough conditions as well as rigorous testing.

Actuators General Manufacturing

October 24, 2011

Ball Valve Coatings: Different Coats for Different Apps
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Ball Valve Coatings: Different Coats for Different Apps

Coatings protect valves and actuators against wear, erosion, chemical attack and other forces that threaten their durability and effectiveness.

Actuators General Valves

September 22, 2011

Enertech Business Unit Of Curtiss Wright Flow Control Company Develops New Valve Controls For Extended Station Black Out Conditions
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Enertech Business Unit Of Curtiss Wright Flow Control Company Develops New Valve Controls For Extended Station Black Out Conditions

Enertech, a business unit of Curtiss Wright Flow Control Company and leader in the supply of electrohydraulic, gas spring actuators used for safe plant shut-down applications, has developed an extended mission model to support nuclear plant cool down during station blackout conditions.

Actuators Controls

September 19, 2011

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