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Process Hardware (Pipes, Nozzles, Heaters, etc)
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Lightweight trap set eases maintenance
The simplified Emerald is more flexible in orientation and fits all universal, quick fit, bolt-on pipeline connectors.
News from Gardner Energy Management ( 1 May 2008)
Acquisition expands oil and gas access
The acquisition of Jiskoot allows the Measurement Systems division of Cameron to establish a foundation in measurement and control in the oil and gas industry.
News from Jiskoot (21 April 2008)
Spray nozzles promise longer life
Because ruby orifices are crimped into place the risk of premature orifice dislodgement as a result of water hammer, line shock or cleaning operations is greatly reduced.
News from Spray Nozzle Engineering (17 March 2008)
Spray clean up in Zone 0
The retract-a-ball range has been awarded full ATEX Category 1 classification enabling its use across all Zone 0 applications where solvents and powder transfer is required.
News from Tank Cleaning Developments (10 March 2008)
Acoustic cleaners keep hoppers flowing freely
Audiosonic acoustic cleaners are extremely simple in their operation, requiring only normal plant compressed air for their initial energy source.
News from Primasonics International (29 February 2008)
Acquisition to add actuation options
Remote Control Sweden is the latest acquisition in Rotork's expanding Fluid Systems Division, providing it with a range of complementary products and market opportunities.
News from Rotork Controls (20 February 2008)
Expansion for Jubilee
Jubilee Clips, the manufacturer of the world renowned Jubilee worm drive hose clip, has moved its operations to larger premises within the Medway Towns.
News from Robinson & Co (Gillingham) (19 February 2008)
Water conditioning controls dangerous limescale
User application article Management at a mining camp located north of Mt Newman decided to trial Hydropath water conditioning technology to reduce the impact of limescale.
News from Hydropath (UK) ( 6 February 2008)
Steam traps cut energy bill for chemical company
User application article As the GEM steam traps have no moving parts to wedge open or fail, they provide great reliability, necessitating only minimal maintenance and requiring no spares, testing or monitoring equipment.
News from Gardner Energy Management ( 6 February 2008)
Actuators cut maintenance costs for sewage plant
User application article Fourteen RGF and twenty GAC filter beds at the water treatment works has been retrofitted with Rotork IQ multiturn actuators and IQT direct drive quarter-turn actuators.
News from Rotork Controls (31 January 2008)
Self-cleaning tanks look after themselves
The M-series Tank Washer is powered by the cleaning fluid itself, distributing an even, heavy, stream-like pattern to thoroughly clean tank interiors.
News from Spray Nozzle Engineering (21 January 2008)
Nozzle transforms to drip-free performance
The Drip-Pro spray dry nozzle check valve's patented design can be incorporated into new or existing systems and keeps a standard appearance to conventional nozzles.
News from Spray Nozzle Engineering (18 January 2008)
Fabrication work meets ASME standards
The SME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Certification organisation establishes the codes and rules for the design, construction, inspection and testing of pressure vessels, nuclear plant and boilers.
News from Arc Energy Resources (18 January 2008)
Program evaluates sampling systems
Using comparative data from over 200 water injection proving tests, the Jiskoot Sampler Selection Tool includes the mixing calculations contained with the sampling standards.
News from Jiskoot (17 January 2008)
Ductwork compensators are made to measure
User application article Plant is upgraded to meet new low-emission environmental legislation in a challenging project based on the custom-design and installation of five ductwork compensators. Brochure available
News from James Walker Townson (14 December 2007)
Food processor cleans up on limescale
User application article No other physical water treatment system operates in the same way as Hydroflow as it treats the whole system and dissolve existing scale in the system.
News from Hydropath (UK) (11 December 2007)
Mixing system makes glass powders more even
User application article The new Thinky ARE-250 from Intertronics incorporates both planetary mixing and centrifugal degassing in one unit.
News from Intertronics (11 December 2007)
Batching systems remove colloidal solids
New system offers significant benefits over continuous flow systems for flocculants that are slow to dissolve, or need to be aged for a precise time before use.
News from ProMinent Fluid Controls (UK) ( 7 December 2007)
Tube connectors are passed fit for military duty
High pressure fluid connectors can now be specified for surface and submarine vessel pipework applications. Brochure available
News from Parker Hannifin Instrumentation Products Division ( 4 December 2007)
Coupler connects for speedy and safe transfers
The ADS Coupler connects perfectly to the plastic CDS valve and allows the quick transfer of AdBlue in a leak-proof and robust closed system.
News from IPI Global (27 November 2007)
Replacement pipeline delivered in record time
User application article Corus Tubes has manufactured and delivered a replacement pipeline for the Forties field using high frequency induction welded coated linepipe. Brochure available
News from Corus Tubes (27 November 2007)
Valve actuators control Irish gas supply
User application article Each metering line has been equipped with two failsafe, spring-return modulating Skilmatic SI - ZL actuators, retrofitted on existing CCI globe control valves.
News from Rotork Skilmatic (14 November 2007)
Gas sampling system suits demanding applications
Jiskoot's four-stream gas sampling system includes a human machine interface panel and a Profibus remote I/O module to minimise field cabling requirements.
News from Jiskoot (25 October 2007)
Double-sealed actuators survive flooding
User application article Rotork provided two site service technicians who inspected and checked actuators in vital areas including the low lift pump house, which had been submerged to a depth of 3m.
News from Rotork Controls (18 October 2007)
Valve actuators chosen for water treatment
User application article 44 Rotork double-acting, scotch-yoke pneumatic actuators have been installed throughout the two project stages of the Los Horcones water treatment plant.
News from Rotork Controls ( 5 October 2007)
Mixing nozzle design receives upgrade
The TurboMix now features three legs instead of four, resulting in an increased induction area and improved performance.
News from Bete ( 5 October 2007)
Sample probe tests 100C oil
User application article Ten Jiskoot 210 in-line sample probe-based systems were purchased to monitor the quality of oil at a temperature of over 100C.
News from Jiskoot (24 September 2007)
Automation project completed for sewage facility
User application article The hoists and chains were replaced with threaded rising stems, operated by Rotork IQ Pro Model 35 actuators and IB7 bevel gearboxes.
News from Rotork Controls (20 September 2007)
Heater works in harsh process environments
Intertec's smart heater consists of a heating element plus a networkable digital PID controller with encapsulated electronic circuitry.
News from Intertec Hess (14 August 2007)
Technology prevents scale formation
User application article A food processing cooling tower fitted with the AquaKlear unit was totally free from scale, and the scale previously on the pipes had started to dissolve.
News from Hydropath (UK) (20 July 2007)
Flanges chosen for FPSO
User application article The space and weight savings offered by SPO Compact Flanges over conventional ANSI flanges are substantial; typically 70-80% lighter.
News from Vector International (20 July 2007)
Compact flanges suit oil appliction
User application article Vector's SPO Compact Flange incorporates an internal metal-to-metal seal ring, replacing the gasket of a conventional flange.
News from Vector International (11 July 2007)
Steam traps save energy for Boots
User application article Prior to the installation of the GEM traps, Energy Centre Manager, Paul Egner found that the mechanical traps failed on a regular basis necessitating their overhaul or replacement.
News from Gardner Energy Management ( 5 July 2007)
Filters incorporate RFID
Millipore's customers can increase speed by quickly and reliably retrieving critical information, such as when and how the product was manufactured. Brochure available
News from Millipore (19 June 2007)
Hose suits brewing and distilling
The new Purple Snake offers longevity, strength and also allays fears over new safety regulations.
News from FlexRite Chemgiene (19 June 2007)
GBP 500,000 connector contract completed
User application article The Destec G-Range clamp connector is suitable for a wide range of pipe networks and used extensively in production manifold, flow line and valve installations.
News from Destec Engineering (13 June 2007)
Actuators chosen for gas projects
Six hundred IQ actuators have been ordered for a project in the United Arab Emirates, together with up to sixteen Rotork Pakscan two-wire digital control systems.
News from Rotork Controls (11 June 2007)
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