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Many industrial processes depend on the mass, rather than the volume, of the materials reacting together. Yet in the case of reacting liquids and gases, most flowmeters don’t measure mass flow rates. Only one kind of flowmeter directly ...
AUMA Actuators achieved runner-up in the 2014 Scottish Institute of Water Innovation Award finals with a variable speed actuator supplied as part of its UK product portfolio. The SIPOS 5 actuator is the first, and currently the only, ...
TR CU 032/2013 “on safety of pressure equipment” came into force on February 1, 2014. Last minute issues have been resolved and it is now possible for certified bodies to issue TR CU Certificates/ Declarations. TR CU 032 Standards ...
For over 30 years Schischek has been supplying electric explosionproof products for building services and HVAC applications in many industries, including onshore and offshore oil and gas, refineries, chemical plants, laboratories, ...
Hardide Coatings, provider of advanced surface coating technology, has invested a six figure sum in new technologies that will strengthen its service and delivery capability; these include a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and equipment ...
Parker Hannifin, the global leader in motion and control technologies, has again extended its popular ETH range of high force electro thrust cylinders. The new ETH125 combines the advantages of hydraulics with those of electronics, ...
Denis Bell and Raymond Scott of Bray Controls, joined a team of cyclists to take on the challenge of cycling from John O ‘Groats to Land’s End in aid of the Gene Therapy Charity. The cycle covered 905 miles and was completed in eight and a ...
Engineering company, Koso Kent Introl (KKI) - www.kentintrol.com - has scooped the prestigious title of ‘Business of the Year’ at the Brighouse Echo Business Awards 2014. The award, sponsored by Projex Solutions, recognises KKI’s business ...
Zoedale is the UK value added reseller (VAR) of Bernard high quality electric actuators and can now announce that these actuators can be compliant in a SIL safety system. SIL started out in 1998 as a series of standards known as IEC ...
In a bid to raise in the region of £20,000 for local organisation First Point, Albion Valves Ltd Sales Director, Les Littlewood along with four other cyclists will be donning their Lycra and taking to the road on a 1000 mile bike ride from ...
West Special Fasteners, the Dronfield based manufacturer of high integrity fastening products to the oil and gas industry, completed its first Subsea Chemical Injection Metering Valves (CIMV) fastener order since joining the BVAA. ‘We ...
Pneumatrol Limited, the Lancashirebased specialist manufacturer of pneumatic control products for use within both hazardous and safe area environments, has launched a new product catalogue that provides a comprehensive overview of the ...
A new marketing campaign for SIPOS Aktorik highlights the range of specialist services provided by the electric actuator manufacturer. Taking a creative approach that reflects the company’s innovation in actuation, latest adverts take the ...
The affordable, easier to install, complete diagnostic coverage valve condition monitoring equipment and system you have been asking for is now available from Score Diagnostics Limited, part of the Score Group of companies. The Score ...
Valvestock, the specialist valve and actuator arm of Pipe Center, has introduced a new rapid response service for plastic valves and actuator packages aimed at installers, skid builders and end users It provides dedicated technical ...
Smith Flow Control’s TorkDrive is a unique device which prevents manual valves from being damaged due to excessive torque application during valve operation. It can be customised to suit most manufacturer’s handwheel operated valves (Ball, ...
The design, manufacture and supply of actuator control systems is a key offering for any company involved in supply of actuated valve assemblies. It was with this in mind that Score Europe Limited set out over ten years to establish itself ...
Albion Valves Ltd, supplier of specialist products for the process, water and HVAC industries, has appointed Paul Wightman as Technical Specifications Manager. Paul brings a wealth of technical expertise to the new position, having been ...
Pressure Tech is delighted to have been able to design and create a brandnew, exclusively tailored unit for a client, eradicating a host of engineering issues the company had previously faced with these products. Tailor-made ...
AUMA UK’s strength of customer relationships, responsiveness and product excellence has been verified by a UK water industry survey. To ensure the validity of the research, which was commissioned by AUMA UK Ltd, anonymity was given to the ...
Due to continued growth and the introduction of a number of new stock lines Zoedale has recruited a Business Development Manager. Chris Parry joined the team in May with a background in isolation valves, control valves, steam and process ...
Thames Water is the UK’s largest water company, providing essential services for 15 million customers in London and the Thames Valley. The company invests heavily in new technologies and improvements to increase efficiency and meet the ...
Smith Flow Control (SFC) has designed a specialist pigging panel to be installed on an FPSO built for the use in the Goliat oilfield, the first oilfield to be developed in the Barents Sea. SFC’s custom-built pigging panels will be used to ...
Metso will supply industry-leading Neles® globe valve technology to Abu Dhabi Oil Refinery Company’s (TAKREER) chemical refining complex in in the United Arab Emirates. The deliveries will include hundreds of Metso’s Neles Globe control ...
Draft BS EN 1171 Industrial valves - Cast iron gate valves is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry. This document supersedes EN 1171:2002 where the following modifications were made: • Normative references were updated in Clause 2 ...
In the designing, operating and maintaining of a subsea tieback, an operator has multiple challenges to consider. The way they choose to overcome these challenges will determine the system’s reliability and operability, as well as its ...
Hardide Coatings, provider of advanced surface coating technology, has played a key role in the development of new ball valves manufactured by Heap & Partners. The valve manufacturer has developed its own range of ‘Phase’ ...
Extending the life of offshore oil and gas platforms beyond their original design philosophy has resulted in RotaBolt® measurement technology being adopted across a number of major projects. A combination of ‘permanent’ repair work, ...
Hardide Coatings, provider of advanced surface coating technology, has completed its first application for a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) for Seatronics with exceptional test results resulting in a greatly improved performance which has ...
AllValves Online Ltd was pleased to hold its first UK exhibition at the AD BIOGAS show at the NEC, Birmingham on 2-3rd July 2014. The show brought together a variety of services and products for the rapidly growing AD and BIOGAS industry. ...
K Controls, the Middlesex based designer and manufacturer of networking, monitoring and control products for actuated valves used in the process industries, has extended its range of valve position monitors. K Controls submersible valve ...
Metso announced on January 22, 2014 the decision to invest in a new greenfield Neles® globe valve technology center in South Korea. The groundbreaking ceremony for the new plant was celebrated in Chung-Ju, South Korea. The new factory will ...
Schoolhill Hydraulic Engineering, the leading Aberdeen based providers of design, manufacture and testing services for hydraulic powered equipment, has developed special tooling for intervention solution for the servicing of large gate ...
Following the completion of the 2014 Systematic Review of the following standards decisions have been taken as shown below::: • EN 15714-1:2009 “Industrial valves - Actuators - Part 1 : terminology and definitions" • EN 15714-2:2009 ...
Crane ChemPharma & Energy is pleased to announce the launch of the new Pacific®Forged range of gate, globe and check valves for use in Power, Oil & Gas and Chemical markets. Developed specifically for high-stress, high thermalcycling ...
Plans to add 100 staff to Valves Division in next year Mechanical engineering group, EnerMech, has completed an upgrade and rationalisation of its Ball Valve range which will offer a lead time of 8-12 weeks for standard designs. The ...
Increasing oil extraction pressures and temperatures, aggressive chemicals and rapid gas decompression (RGD) in new, more difficult drilling sites are creating operating environments beyond the capabilities of most elastomers. DuPont™ ...
To understand BEL Valves beginnings we need to go back to the 1950s. This was the era that colour TV and seat belts were introduced, the Queen’s Coronation, the 4 minute mile and the first animal in space. And what were BEL Valves doing ...
In order to secure substantial International contracts Quickits recently achieved the ISO 9001:2008 certification for its Quality Management System. Over the past few months Rob Smith (Managing Director) and Nicola Spencer (Quality ...
After minor changes to ISO 9001 in 2008, ISO/TC176/SC2 is preparing a revision of ISO 9001 planned for release in 2015 and implementation in 2016. This will be a complete revision of the standard. The standard revision is now at Draft ...
SMC, the world’s leading provider of pneumatics, is proving to customers that it delivers a fluid, flexible and fast service with its universal 2 port fluid valve range. Recognising that automation occasionally requires non-pneumatic ...
An actuator and gearbox combination from SIPOS Aktorik is aiding sewage flow control at Brooklyn STP in Sydney, Australia. The order is the latest in a series of Sydney Water contracts gained by Barron GJM, SIPOS’ agent for the region. ...
The recast PED was published on 27 June 2014 to replace 97/23/EC. Member States have until 28 February 2015 to implement Article 13 (Classification of equipment – alignment with Regulation 1272/2008/EC on CLP) which will apply from 1 ...
With compact streamlined 316 stainless steel housing, maintenance-free piston technology and easy change compressors, Saunders’ range of S360 actuators has been expanded to accommodate valve sizes from ¼˝ (DN8) up to 4˝ ...
Bray Controls has added the Series 98 Scotch Yoke Actuator to its already extensive offering of controls to the market. The primary focus of the current program of pneumatic / electric actuation is complementary to the ninety degree valve ...
EL-O-Matic F-Series pneumatic rack and pinion actuators offer long-term corrosion protection and 'fit and forget' performance in a broad range of applications Emerson Process Management has announced a new enhanced range of ELO- Matic ...
MetalTek, the Stoke on Trent based casting suppliers and metals experts, has developed an effective method of casting ball valves in high integrity alloys. Ball Valve manufacturers often face a common dilemma when they need to produce ...
Power Panels Electrical Systems, an acknowledged World leader in control and automation solutions, is delighted to announce the signing of a national agreement with SMC Pneumatics (UK) Ltd. SMC has over 50 years’ experience in the ...
For the 5th consecutive year CVS opened its doors with more people visiting in one day than previous years. All visitors had the opportunity to get a behind the scenes look at CVS’ ever expanding workshop as well as get involved with 6 ...
Revision of IEC 60079-0 Explosive atmospheres – Part 0 – Equipment – General Requirements The proposed draft revision of IEC 60079-0 Explosive atmospheres – Part 0: Equipment – General requirements is being circulated as a Document for ...
In July 2014, KSB Group will launch a new shut-off butterfly valve, which also functions as a check valve. It is manufactured in nominal sizes ranging from DN 500 to DN 1400 for pressure classes PN 6 to PN 40. During normal operation, ...
The Alco Valves Group, with headquarters in Brighouse, West Yorkshire, is one of the largest privately owned valve manufacturers in the United Kingdom. Alco has been making high pressure valves and manifolds to the highest international ...
The operation of valves and systems for the conveyance of fluids relies on efficient designs and correct installation for optimum running costs but the effects of wear, temperature gradients, corrosion, inadequate joint maintenance and ...
Heap & Partners Ltd is pleased to announce that they have been appointed as the exclusive UK distributor for the Saunders range of industrial diaphragm valves. The partnership of these two companies goes back to 1933 when Heap & ...
Colson Industries, the Elland based manufacturer of valve products for the chemical and oil and gas sectors, has been purchased by X-Cel Superturn in a deal worth £1.75 million. Sheffield based X-Cel Superturn, which manufactures ...
In March this year I issued a Hot Spot advising that the following European Standards are currently under revision within CEN/TC 69/WG 6: EN 12334:2001, Industrial valves — Cast iron check valves; EN 14341:2006, Industrial valves — ...
Rotork CVA electric control valve actuation technology is helping Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) to increase efficiency and reduce energy costs at its Wakefield production plant. CCE has invested over £100 million over the last five years ...
The Smart Actuator Company (SACO) and Mars Valves UK Ltd, part of the Severn Glocon group of companies, have signed a mutual distribution agreement; offering customers in the UK and abroad an industry leading, range of actuated ball valve ...
Webtec Products Ltd, the Cambridgeshire based manufacturer of fluid power products for industrial machinery, has joined BVAA. Now in its 50th year, Webtec is a British manufacturer of precision hydraulic measurement and control products ...
BVAA, in partnership with Lloyds Register Quality Assurance (LRQA), are running an update workshop on the 2015 issue of the ISO 9001 Quality Assurance standard. The workshop, to be held at BVAA HQ, Banbury (UK) on 21st October 2014, ...
McAuley Engineering, the Ballymoney based Precision Machined Components specialist has joined the British Valve and Actuator Association. The successful Northern Irish Company has made the move as its Machined Components division begins to ...
GPEC Ltd, the Wigan based valve representation and distribution specialist and provider of flow control advice, has joined BVAA. The company, founded in 2008 by Company Director Scott Gower, represents a number of world-class brands ...
Process Control Equipment Scotland ltd (PCE Scotland), the West Lothian based stockist of high performance valves for the oil , gas and petrochem industry, has joined BVAA. The company is part of the PCE UK Group, which is headquartered in ...
Oil & Gas UK welcomes the announcement today (July 16) by the Energy Secretary, the Rt. Hon. Edward Davey MP, of Government support for Sir Ian Wood’s UKCS Maximising Economic Recovery (MER UK) Review. Malcolm Webb, Oil & Gas UK’s chief ...
The Celtic Manor course was bathed in sunshine all day and there was a fantastic atmosphere among the players at the 2014 BVAA golf championship. As has become tradition, delegates from the association’s Annual Spring Conference took the ...
The BVAA Spring Conference and Golf held at the Celtic Manor in May was given rave reviews by those who attended. Attendees were treated to a varied selection of excellent presentations ranging from fugitive emissions standards changes ...
BVAA’s CEO Rob Bartlett recently attended a screening of the film ‘Fracknation’ at the House of Commons. While there, Rob interviewed one of the highest profile advocates for ‘fracking’, Chris Faulkner, the CEO of Dallas-based oil and gas ...
BVAA members should be working aggressively on global sales, especially given the near-term outlook for Europe. There are lots of opportunities, but you will have to reach for them. Europe Oil and Natural Gas Extraction is down 7.3% ...
This article, the second of our ‘View from the other side’ feature columns from our colleagues in the USA, is provided by Chris Warnett. Chris, a UK expatriate, is the President of CPLloyd Consulting Inc. Rochester NY, providing ...
No, not the latest in the Police Academy film franchise, a genuine idea to boost our wonderful industry! I, like I suspect many readers, underwent a traditional Apprenticeship, which by a rather convoluted route led me to my current ...
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