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BEI Kimco’s Actuator with Magnetic Spring Technology Solves Challenging Application Requirements for High Reliability and Superior Service Life

BEI Kimco’s Actuator with Magnetic Spring Technology Solves Challenging Application Requirements for High Reliability and Superior Service Life

BEI Kimco Magnetics, recently met the challenging valve control actuator requirements for a medical ventilator system for critical care patients. Two Kimco Voice Coil Actuators support different functions within the ventilator. One actuator controls the diaphragm valves that regulate the air pressure within the patient's lungs during the inhalation and exhalation cycles. A second actuator operates a safety valve that diverts the air flow around the ventilator in the event of a system malfunction or power failure. Both actuators incorporate a magnetic spring that establishes the preferred or home position. This feature was an important design element to support maximum battery life and the fail-safe valve mechanism.

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New speed switch from Chalwyn simplifies stopping an over-speeding engine

New speed switch from Chalwyn simplifies stopping an over-speeding engine

A new speed switch, the RevGuard, has been added to the Chalwyn range of electronic engine control systems. This speed switch continuously monitors engine rpm and, should the engine rpm exceed a pre-set limit, transmits a signal to close the air intake shutoff valve to stop an over-speeding diesel engine.

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SKF provides seals for world’s top motorcycles

SKF provides seals for world’s top motorcycles

SKF, has won a contract to supply ZF Sachs Italy with 140,000 oil and wiper seals each year to provide unparalleled sealing performance on the forks of some of the world's top motorcycles. This latest agreement sees SKF strengthening its position still further in the market of fork sealing solutions for high performance two wheelers.

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UNIQUE PNEUMATIC VALVE TERMINAL ACCOMMODATES FOUR DIFFERENT VALVE SIZES – INCLUDING 55 mm ISO SIZE 2 – AND UP TO 32 VALVES

UNIQUE PNEUMATIC VALVE TERMINAL ACCOMMODATES FOUR DIFFERENT VALVE SIZES – INCLUDING 55 mm ISO SIZE 2 – AND UP TO 32 VALVES

Festo has further extended the capabilities of its popular VTSA pneumatic valve terminal, which can now accommodate 55 mm ISO size 2 valves, as well as 18 mm, 26 mm and 42 mm valves. This additional capability enables the terminal to handle flow rates as high as 3,000 l/min – 30% more than the previous model – and opens up entirely new application areas in medium to large machine control.

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50 years service brings Royal Award to Landia’s pump and mixing maestro

50 years service brings Royal Award to Landia’s pump and mixing maestro

Know something about pumps and mixers? In a test you might not want to come up against Ewald Green, who has received the rare and coveted Royal Award in Denmark for long and faithful service, after completing an incredible 50 years with Landia.

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CF15 Oil and Fuel Pumps with a self contained pressure regulator

CF15 Oil and Fuel Pumps with a self contained pressure regulator

Anyone installing or rebuilding a large engine should consider a pre-lube system. A substantial part of large engine lifetime wear occurs at dry starts after the lube oil has drained from the bearings and the oil galleries during shutdown. An upfront investment in a pre-lube system can pay for itself many times over by greatly extending an engine's service life.

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New Low Energy Solenoid Valves Provide High Flows in Miniature Packages

Sensortechnics presents the new 2-way and 3-way Ten-X solenoid valves. The Ten-X series is available with integrated 'Hit and Hold' drive electronics which significantly reduces the power consumption and heat generation using pulse width modulation (PWM). These lightweight miniature valves are ideally suited for many portable, medical and analytical device applications.

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Patented Flipper Technology Enables New Miniature 3/2 Isolation Valve to Set New Benchmark in Analytical & Biomedical Tasks.

Patented Flipper Technology Enables New Miniature 3/2 Isolation Valve to Set New Benchmark in Analytical & Biomedical Tasks.

Burkert's innovative Type 6650 3/2 isolation valve uses patented flipper technology to set a new benchmark for miniature solenoid valves employed in clinical, life-science, analytical and fluid handling equipment. Suitable for use on vacuum, at up to 7-bar, and providing medium isolation for aggressive fluids, the direct-acting Type 6650 - at just 4.5mm wide - is a significant step towards miniaturisation, while outperforming comparable 10mm and 16mm designs.

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New Atlas Copco blower technology on show at IWEX

New Atlas Copco blower technology on show at IWEX

On stand H30 at IWEX 2010, Atlas Copco Compressors will be exhibiting the latest technology in blowers, compressors and generators designed for water-related applications and demonstrating its range of innovative solutions specifically developed to meet the need for oil-free, low-pressure process air.

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Medical dispensing micro shots 24/7 from Intertronics

Medical dispensing micro shots 24/7 from Intertronics

Lightweight diaphragm valve for precise flow control of liquids, ideal for medical applications

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SMC brings a new meaning to compact valve manifolds

SMC brings a new meaning to compact valve manifolds

Machine builders looking for a small, extremely compact, valve manifold unit for use with air operated 3 Port solenoid valves now have the solution with the launch of SMC´s new Series VV061. Developed initially following Life Science Industry requests and particularly suitable for pilot valve and small actuator and pin cylinder applications, SMC´s R&D engineers have created a fully integrated manifold which incorporates the valves, printed circuit board and fittings in one, single, compact unit.

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New Isolation Valves With Inert Body And Diaphragm Materials Added To Gems Family

New Isolation Valves With Inert Body And Diaphragm Materials Added To Gems Family

Gems Sensors & Controls announces its new K Series of inert isolation solenoid valves. Constructed from chemically inert materials such as: PTFE, ETFE, EPDM, FKM, FFKM, PEEK, PPS and PSU, the K Series of isolation valves is an excellent choice for any application requiring various levels of chemical resistance and/or sample purity. Typical applications include Liquid Chromatography, Gas Analyzers and Water Quality Testers.

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Improve performance of hydraulic hammers with SKF lubrication pump

Improve performance of hydraulic hammers with SKF lubrication pump

SKF, the leading knowledge engineering company, has developed a hydraulic lubrication pump specifically for use with hydraulic hammers. The HS04 can be fitted to the hammer to provide effective lubrication even if the tool is uncoupled and moved from one machine to another. The hydraulically operated pump is robust enough for even the most aggressive environments and is quick and simple to maintain, keeping operating costs down.

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Novel half-inch needle valve boosts reliability in viscous and contaminated media applications

A novel new half-inch (12.7 mm) bore instrumentation needle valve gives plant engineers the means to improve reliability, and save both money and space, in process and instrumentation applications involving viscous and contaminated media. Today, such applications are often implemented using much larger and more expensive piping valves.

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Larox Flowsys Introduces Knife Gate Valves

Larox Flowsys has launched a new series of valves to supplement the pinch valve family. Larox Heavy Duty Knife Gate Valves are engineered to be used in tough environments with demanding media in the same industrial applications as company's well known pinch valves.

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Burkert Robolux Valves Reduce Valve Requirement from 8 to 4, & Eliminate Deadlegs on Asthma Inhaler Cartridge Machine

Burkert Robolux Valves Reduce Valve Requirement from 8 to 4, & Eliminate Deadlegs on Asthma Inhaler Cartridge Machine

Burkert has supplied a Robolux valve system on a machine that fills asthma inhaler cartridges for a multinational pharmaceutical company. The unique Robolux design has enabled Burkert to reduce the costs of the system drastically, by cutting the valve requirement from eight diaphragm valves down to four. In addition, because Burkert's integrated design has only one block – compared to two for competitors - there are fewer weld connections for the customer to make, reducing installation time and validation costs; and the integrated design also means that internal volumes are smaller, eliminating deadlegs and maximising sterility.

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Burkert Robolux Units Reduce Diaphragm Valve Requirement By 75%, Eliminate Deadlegs & Cut Cycle Times On Sterile Filling Unit

Burkert Robolux Units Reduce Diaphragm Valve Requirement By 75%, Eliminate Deadlegs & Cut Cycle Times On Sterile Filling Unit

Burkert's Robolux valves have eliminated deadlegs and reduced the requirement for diaphragm valves from 8 to 2 on sterile filling units used in the production of Pulmicort, one of the world's leading asthma medicines. The Robolux valves have also greatly simplified the design of the filling units, cutting cycle times and making maintenance and cleaning procedures far easier to carry out.

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Corrosion-Proof 6mm Orifice PTFE Needle Valves

Corrosion-Proof 6mm Orifice PTFE Needle Valves

Aalborg has announced the release of its VT6 6mm orifice PTFE Needle Valves for corrosive liquids and gases. Simplicity of design (only 6 components) assures minimal sources of leakage, quick disassembly, and easy maintenance.

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Landia to the rescue in hospital emergency

Landia to the rescue in hospital emergency

Pump breakdowns and a six-week waiting time for new parts left a hospital in Shropshire with a costly and difficult effluent problem until Landia stepped in to help.

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Burkert Valves Provide Top-Up Duty Rainwater Harvesting Systems Aimed at Reducing Drinking Water Consumption

Burkert Valves Provide Top-Up Duty Rainwater Harvesting Systems Aimed at Reducing Drinking Water Consumption

Burkert servo- assisted solenoid valves are providing the top-up facility on rainwater collection systems provided by Rainharvesting Systems, a UK specialist in the technology. Used in both commercial and domestic premises, the collection systems are helping to offset the ever- growing demand for drinking water, providing an alternative water source for facilities such as toilets, washing machines, garden irrigation systems and swimming pools. In addition, the large amounts of water they collect also helps to reduce the risk of flooding.

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Chemineer’s elements produce mixing success in Abu Dhabi

Chemineer’s elements produce mixing success in Abu Dhabi

A specially designed 56" static HEV static mixer made by Chemineer of Derby, England has been installed at one of the world's largest gas processing plants in the United Arab Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

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Burkert’s Element System Solution For Total Loop Process Control

Burkert’s Element System Solution For Total Loop Process Control

Burkert's new ELEMENT system provides a complete systems approach, linking clean line valves, sensors, positioners and valve actuators in a simple architecture to solve total control loop processes. With unlimited modularity, ELEMENT saves processing time by offering total control solutions for media from slurries to steam, and from de-ionized water to hydrochloric acid.

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Deluge Ultra High Flow Performance Relief Valves

Deluge Ultra High Flow Performance Relief Valves

Brownell has introduced a range of Ultra High Flow Performance Relief Valves with standard sizes of 25 mm to 200 mm. An unusual operating characteristic for this pressure relief valve is proportional decrease in back pressure after the relief valve has opened at the set pressure and increased flow is required.

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High Flow Miniature Isolation Valves For Aggressive Fluids

High Flow Miniature Isolation Valves For Aggressive Fluids

The PreDyne BS Series of 2-way, high flow miniature isolation valves from Gems Sensors & Controls is designed to be virtually impervious to chemical attack and to protect high purity media. Available with bodies made from polypropylene or 303, 304 or 316 stainless steel and diaphragms of EPR, Nitrile (NSF/FDA) or perfluoroelastomer, the BS Series is ideally suited to high purity applications.

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New Modular Mini General Purpose Range Of Solenoid Valves Offers Unlimited Variations & Optimised Energy Usage

New Modular Mini General Purpose Range Of Solenoid Valves Offers Unlimited Variations & Optimised Energy Usage

Bürkert's new Type 6027 modular range of general purpose solenoid valves is designed for use with vacuum, neutral gases, fluids (compressed air, water, hydraulic oil) and slightly aggressive media, at pressures up to 16bar. The range comprises three modules Mini, Small and Compact that can be combined to allow multiple variations of functions, temperature ranges, coil ratings, chemical resistance and approvals. This simplifies valve selection for the user, providing the benefits of standardisation and a virtually unlimited combination of valve options

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Colder Products Company Introduces Easy-to-Use BreakAway™ Coupling

The new BreakAway coupling from Colder Products Company provides safe and easy fluid transfer and protection from costly product loss and equipment damage. While heavy duty industrial versions of break-away couplings exist, there have been few options available for low pressure applications in plastic materials. These high quality, leak-free connectors allow the user to break the connection without depressing a latching mechanism for rapid, automatic disconnection when needed.

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Innovative Parker ISO Valve is quick to fit with integrated fast serial bus communications

Innovative Parker ISO Valve is quick to fit with integrated fast serial bus communications

Parker Hannifin has launched an range of innovative pneumatic valves that meet ISO standard 15047 parts 1 and 2 (ISO sizes 02, 01, 1, 2 and 3). Called the IsysNet , the new valves combine exceptional pneumatics performance, with 20% less power consumption and far lower breakaway forces than competing products, with integrated and fast serial bus communications that enable valves to be installed quickly and easily in a wide range of industrial applications.

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NEW, 90 litre, 2 Way Bi-Directional Poppet Valves

NEW, 90 litre, 2 Way Bi-Directional Poppet Valves

Integrated Hydraulics have further extended their range of 2 way bi-directional poppet valves with the introduction of a new 90 litre valve. Designated S716, this new valve is normally open and when energised will close, preventing flow in either direction. An actuator controlled by this valve will be locked in position despite varying induced loads or changes in system pressure.

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ROTORK IQ PRO ACTUATORS OFFER ADVANCED PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE CAPABILITIES

ROTORK IQ PRO ACTUATORS OFFER ADVANCED PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE CAPABILITIES

Rotork IQ Pro electric, non-intrusive valve actuators typically operate valves on pipes five inches or greater in diameter. IQ Pro actuators include a powerful data logging feature that enables users to monitor valve performance, forecast when valve maintenance might be required and scheduled, and manage assets for maximum productivity.

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Colder Products Company Introduces Economical, Easy-to-Use Quick Disconnect Chemical Dispensing System

Colder Products Company Introduces Economical, Easy-to-Use Quick Disconnect Chemical Dispensing System

The new DrumQuik® PRO chemical dispensing system from Colder Products Company provides safe, easy and economic extraction of chemicals from drums, jerry cans and other bulk transfer containers while helping to reduce costly spills, contain hazardous fumes and enhance workplace safety. The easy-to-use, closed-system design combines into one integrated unit a recyclable bung closure and dip-tube with a reusable quick disconnect coupler, ensuring that both sides are sealed from point-of-origin to point-of-use.

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