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Proportional regulators optimise the use of compressed air
April 2018, Emerson ASCOAventicsTopworx
Precise and reliable dosage of compressed air is needed in the manufacture of container glass to ensure an optimal distribution of the molten glass within the mould. ASCO Numatics has developed a valve ...

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Selecting valves for proportional control
March 2018, Emerson ASCOAventicsTopworx
When choosing the right valve for the job, it is important to understand the demands of the application and the relative merits of each valve type.

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Should solenoid valves be classed as commodity items?
February 2018, Emerson ASCOAventicsTopworx
Engineers seeking operational longevity and high-quality performance should think beyond initial purchase price, as any other strategy is likely to cost far more in the long run.       The technology The ...

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Schubert & Salzer expands GS4 series
February 2018, Macsteel Service Centres
Sliding gate valves now optimised for pressures up to 160 bar.

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Simple and easy to use, yet smart enough to automate
January 2018, Valve & Automation
The V&A iCon® valve positioner family combines simple calibration and easy operation with high-level integration capability.

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Precise control with segment disc valves
January 2018, Macsteel Service Centres
Segment disc valves work on a very simple but effective principle. The central throttling elements – the segment discs that glide and seal against each other – are positioned in the valve body perpendicular ...

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Valve partner to the food industry
December 2017, Macsteel Service Centres
When it comes to manufacturing or processing foodstuffs and drinks, having the right valve in the right place is essential if things are to run smoothly. Of course it is important to consider whether ...

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Special valves for steam systems
November 2017, Macsteel Service Centres
Robust segment disc valves contribute to availability of industrial power plants.

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Deionisation of boiler feed water using an ion exchanger
November 2017
In steam boiler systems, salts that have dissolved in the water lead to corrosion and deposits. To avoid this and depending on the operational mode and design of the steam generator, there are important ...

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Added reliability in triple offset valves
September 2017, Valve & Automation
Sealed bearings can eliminate common failures in critical oil and gas applications.

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Metso valves protect petrochemical complex in Oman
August 2017, Valmet Flow Control South Africa
Neles emergency shutdown valves safeguard demanding processes in Orpic’s new petrochemical complex.

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Pinch valves offer easy inline sleeve changing
August 2017
Afrivalve, a division of eDART Slurry Valves, now offers a simple patented design of the Red Roc Hi-Lift pinch valve that allows for inline changing of the rubber sleeve, without the use of lifting equipment. This ...

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Arca expands Ecotrol range
August 2017, Valve & Automation
The Arca Ecotrol 8C control valve has proven itself in the process chemical, oil and gas as well and power generation industries for many years. The unique cage retainer/clamping seat system enables simple ...

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Schubert & Salzer valves in ­packaging applications
August 2017, Macsteel Service Centres
Angle seat valves and sliding gate valves from Schubert & Salzer are used in the production and filling of soft and alcoholic beverages (e.g. beer), milk products and mineral water. Steam is used for ...

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ARCA anti-surge valve in China’s largest LNG tanker
August 2017, Valve & Automation
China’s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker Pan Asia was launched in Hudong Zhonghua shipyard, Shanghai. The Pan Asia is the first tanker for the Pan Union LNG project and, with a capacity of 174 ...

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Single-use diaphragm valves simplify biotech manufacturing
June 2017
Automated controllable valve systems increase process reliability.

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Valve solutions for biomass plants
June 2017, Macsteel Service Centres
Sliding gate valves open up enhanced flexibility for power plant planners and operators.

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Ticona solves tricky situation with ball sector valve
May 2017, Macsteel Service Centres
When an expensive control valve breaks down after three months only, a remedy is needed badly. But resin producer Ticona had to live with this situation for a considerable time due to its extraordinary ...

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New cost-competitive positioner
Africa Automation Fair 2017 Preview, Valmet Flow Control South Africa
The new single-acting NDX positioner is very cost-competitive. It is easy to use and features many new functionalities. Visit Stands E40-E41 to find out more about its key characteristics, which include ...

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The Beck advantage
Africa Automation Fair 2017 Preview
Beck damper drives and valve actuators have superior control, high reliability, and outstanding low maintenance durability. These unique electric actuators combine the positioning necessary for optimum ...

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