Valve Actuators News
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New Easy-to-Use Calculation Tool Ensures Proper Size Selection for Pressure Regulating Valves
To ensure proper valve performance, GF Piping Systems has introduced a quick and easy-to-use tool that calculates the correct Pressure Regulating Valve (PRV) size to select from the company's new line of high purity performance PRVs. "Selecting the proper PRV size is critical to optimal valve performance," explains Jeff Sixsmith, Product Manager for Valves and Actuation for GF Piping Systems. ...
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Chinese pipelines select Rotork electro-hydraulic valve actuators for remote operated failsafe duty
Rotork Skilmatic electro-hydraulic valve actuators have been ordered for increased safety ESD (Emergency Shutdown) duties on two new oil pipelines in China. Owned by the China National Petroleum Corporation, the Mahui and Yunnan Pipelines are attached to the network bringing oil and gas to China from offshore fields in the Bay of Bengal. The Skilmatic actuators will be installed in automated and ...
By Rotork plc
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AWWA announces new manual on power actuators
The American Water Works Association has released its newest manual – M66 Cylinder and Vane Actuators and Controls – Design and Installation. M66 provides valuable information on the design and installation of hydraulic and pneumatic power actuators. Power actuators are a fundamental part of water and wastewater systems and are rising in popularity given the increased use of ...
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Nuclear valve actuator maintenance programme explained
Since the 1960s Rotork Hiller has been a key supplier of safety-related actuators for the nuclear power industry, with a focus on Main Steam Isolation Valve (MSIV) and Main Feedwater Isolation Valve (MFIV) applications. During this time Hiller’s maintenance programme has been developed, refined and successfully utilised by many commercial nuclear power plant operators. Major benefits ...
By Rotork plc
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Top 50 Companies Sell 41 Percent of the Valves While 16,000 Companies Sell the Balance
Sales of industrial valves in 2014 were $56 billion. The top 50 companies generated revenues of $22,900 billion representing 41 percent of the total. Market shares and sales are continuously compiled by the McIlvaine Company in N028 Industrial Valves: World Market. These rankings are based on the latest 12 month determinations. For public companies, the rankings are based on the latest fiscal ...
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Rotork improves reliability of HVAC system on giant FPSO
Operating in Angola’s Block 17 offshore oilfield, the giant Total CLOV FPSO (Floating Production, Storage and Offloading) vessel relies on its HVAC system not only for the comfort and safety of crew members but also to provide a stable operating environment for PLCs and associated critical control equipment. The application demands precise accuracy to maintain air quality and ventilation ...
By Rotork plc
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EDF Energy approves Rotork IQ3 valve actuators for nuclear balance of plant duties
Following an in-depth Modest Integrity Assessment (MIG), EDF Energy has approved Rotork IQ3 non-intrusive intelligent valve actuators for balance of plant applications within its nuclear power stations. EDF Energy operates nuclear power stations around the world, including eight in the UK, where it hopes to build four more reactors at two sites. Balance of plant areas typically include the ...
By Rotork plc
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Roto Hammer chainwheels on the Rotork Gears menu
The acquisition of Roto Hammer adds a market leading and comprehensive range of valve chainwheels to the Rotork Gears division portfolio of valve gearboxes and valve accessories. The Roto Hammer range of chainwheel core products enables hard to reach and stubborn manually operated valves to be safely operated without risk of injury. During the company’s 50 year history its range of ...
By Rotork plc
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Low emission natural gas I/P transducers meet new environmental regulations
Rotork Fairchild has refined its proven I/P (electric current to pressure) transducer technology to develop new models which exceed recently released government requirements for allowable natural gas emissions. Rotork Fairchild TXI7850 explosion proof I/P transducers have long been approved for and utilised in natural gas operated instrumentation systems. The explosion proof evaluation of these ...
By Rotork plc
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Bredel APEX35 hose pumps improve quality and reduce maintenance costs
Bredel APEX35 hose pumps improve quality and reduce maintenance costs The benefits of APEX35 hose pumps from Watson-Marlow Pumps Group are proving impossible to ignore in the US, where two leading plants are among the latest to adopt this new and innovative technology. The New Braunfels, Texas plant of the Canyon Regional Water Authority is keen on sourcing an alternative to its ...
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Singer Valve Inc. launches MetroH2O, a free online educational tool for users of control valves
Singer Valve, a leading manufacturer of control valves has launched MetroH2O, a first in online education for control valves. Mark Gimson, Marketing & Business Development Manager for Singer Valve said, “We have had a great response from customers who are using MetroH2O as a training refresher for their operators. We are hoping to also get an engineering post-secondary institution on ...
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GE Predix Software Platform Offers 20% Potential Increase in Performance Across Customer Base; New GE Offerings Accelerate Transformation into a Digital Industrial Company
Launch of Predix.io – a dedicated cloud environment for app developers – will grow GE’s Industrial Internet platform and create the world’s largest app marketplace for industry Launch of Brilliant Factory offers GE’s proven digital manufacturing capabilities to other companies; P&G among customers that could see the same 10-20% reduction in unplanned downtime ...
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Rotork valve actuators at hub of automated flood alleviation scheme
An extended scope contract performed by Rotork Site Services has successfully delivered full automation of a flood alleviation scheme protecting the historic town of Cardigan in West Wales. The project involved replacing unreliable actuators from another manufacturer, installing a PLC control cabinet and interfacing with the existing river level sensor and telemetry system. ...
By Rotork plc
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Successful expansion of Rotork Valvekits in the USA
Rotork Valvekits, the specialist valve mounting kit and valve accessory company in the Rotork flow control Group, reports a successful expansion of its operations in the USA. The announcement coincides with the launch of an upgraded website encompassing details of the company’s activities on both sides of the Atlantic. From its USA HQ and factory in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Rotork Valvekits ...
By Rotork plc
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Solenoid valves boost Rotork Instruments product portfolio
Established for over 30 years, M&M is a leading manufacturer of general purpose solenoid valves, air actuated piston valves, automatic drain valves, connectors, coils and customised instrumentation solutions used throughout the commercial and industrial flow control industries. From its base at Bergamo, Italy, M&M will complement the instrumentation products and services provided by ...
By Rotork plc
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Solenoid valves boost Rotork Instruments product portfolio
The acquisition of M&M International Srl (M&M), a subsidiary of Spirax-Sarco Engineering plc, adds a complete range of solenoid valve products to the Rotork Instruments division. Established for over 30 years, M&M is a leading manufacturer of general purpose solenoid valves, air actuated piston valves, automatic drain valves, connectors, coils and customised instrumentation ...
By Rotork plc
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Rotork wins new valve actuation framework with South East Water
Following formal pre-qualification and tender processes, Rotork UK has been awarded a new and exclusive valve actuator supply framework agreement with South East Water for a period of three years, with the option to extend to five years. South East Water serves a population of 2.1 million, supplying safe, high quality drinking water to 880,000 properties in Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Berkshire and ...
By Rotork plc
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Excellent track record secures CVA selection for critical coal seam gas application
Salcan Process Technology manufactures wellhead skids designed for coal mine degassing duties. The remotely sited skids are used in conjunction with Salcan’s control and telemetry systems to enable methane and other flammable gases to be extracted from underground coal seams prior to the commencement of mining operations. Salcan Director Vincent Cantwell explains: “The Rotork ...
By Rotork plc
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Electro-hydraulic actuators deliver improved safety at India’s tank farms
Following an accidental fire at the IOCL Jaipur Terminal, an extensive review of safety measures recommended by the MB Lal Committee has resulted in the introduction of failsafe actuators for critical tank farm applications. These valves, known as ROSOV (Remote Operated Shut-off Valves), now provide tank overfill protection at the majority of storage facilities owned by the Indian oil industry. ...
By Rotork plc
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Environics Offers Expanded Zero Air Generator Options
Environics is pleased to announce the addition of expanded options for the Zero Air Generator. In addition to the powerful Stand-Alone model, the new pump-less model will produce ultra high purity zero grade air from an existing compressed air source. The Environics® Series 7000 Zero Air Generators are pure air generator systems that are capable of continuous delivery of up to 20 standard ...
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