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The acquisition of Roto Hammer adds a market leading and comprehensive range of valve chainwheels to the range of valve mounting kit and associated services provided by Rotork Valvekits. The well-established Roto Hammer range of ...
T-T Flow, specialists in bespoke valve solutions, have recently secured a number of custom jobs which has made them the number one choice when it comes to out of the ordinary commissions within the water industry. T-T Flow shall be ...
Parker Bestobell Marine part of the Instrumentation Products Division of Parker Hannifin – the global leader in motion and control technologies, has received its first order to supply its cryogenic fuel gas valves for new build tankers. ...
EnerMech Australia has signed a distribution agreement with Parker Hannifin, the world’s largest motion and control technologies company. The agreement will see mechanical engineering group EnerMech act as Specialist Parker Distributor ...
What is it? BS EN ISO 17292 The purpose of this International Standard is the establishment, in ISO format, of basic requirements and practices for flanged, butt-welding, socket welding, and threaded end steel ball valves having flow ...
A new generation in portable hydraulic testers that talks wirelessly to your mobile phone designed by Webtec, the Cambridge (UK) based hydraulic measurement and control manufacturer, has recently been shortlisted as a finalist in the ...
UK Revenues Grow to £140 Million and £4.5 Million Profit. Company Well Positioned for Oil Industry’s Call for Greater Co-operation. Mechanical engineering group, EnerMech, grew revenue by 27% in 2014 with turnover rising to £258.9 ...
What is it? This European Directive specifies the essential Health and Safety Requirements applicable to machinery. The BVAA Guidelines supported by CEIR takes the view that most actuated valves are excluded from the definition of ...
Milton Keynes company SMC Pneumatics (UK) Ltd is celebrating winning the trophy for Manufacturing at the Business Achievement Awards 2016. At the biggest annual gathering of local businesses, more than 500 people saw the company ...
NABIC has long been recognised as the industry standard for commercial and industrial hot water applications. In fact, NABIC valves, available in gunmetal and stainless steel, are also suitable for use with a wide variety of fluids and ...
Maybe you think that your existing conventional valve positioners provide the accuracy you need. However, Jo Kirkbride, for ABB Measurement & Analytics UK, argues that there are too many other advantages at stake to ignore the drive to go ...
Position measuring systems from Balluff stand for the precise detection of measurement paths in large parts of the manufacturing and assembly industry. With the Micropulse BTL6 Profile PF IO-Link model, Balluff is the first company ...
BVAA Member Valveforce has announced they are the new exclusive UK distributor for Clorius Controls who recognise them as the control valves specialists that provides outstanding technical knowledge and support to the UK heating, cooling ...
Rotork has introduced a new model in its IQ range of non-intrusive intelligent electric actuators with an optimised combination of valve stem diameter acceptance and torque output to facilitate economical automation of valves and penstocks ...
The Filanovskogo (Filanovsky) field, 50k offshore in the Northern Caspian Sea, was discovered in 2005. With reserves of 153.1 million tonnes of oil and 32.2 billion cubic metres of gas, the field is expected to reach maximum oil production ...
Groupe LATTY delivers comprehensive sealing solutions for industrial valves and fittings, including the supply of standard and tailored parts as well as qualification and training. The standard-forerunner in the industrial sealing ...
The FlexiDrive from Smith Flow Control helps workers in the water and wastewater industry remotely operate valves in hard-to-reach or hazardous locations. The FlexiDrive’s linear drive cable transfers torque from a handwheel to any ...
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 actuators from ...
New Enardo 850/950 Series with Smart Wireless technology provides immediate information to help prevent safety and emissions problems. Emerson Process Management has introduced the Enardo 850/950 series of wirelessly-monitored pressure ...
Gaskets can often be overlooked in manufacturing and process operations, despite providing a vital seal between mating surfaces. It is only when they start to fail that their importance is recognised. Garry Wakeling, Industrial Sealing ...
DuPont™ Kalrez® perfluoroelastomer parts (FFKM) were developed some three decades ago and have delivered outstanding sealing reliability throughout, even in the most aggressive production and processing environments. These high performance ...
Oil & gas company Eni Norge approached valve safety expert Smith Flow Control to help simplify its valve processes on the Goliat Field oilfield. Smith Flow Control provided a solution by developing a custombuilt operating panel that ...
As the latest member of the “BVAA family” a North West based valve consultancy offers a different set of skills to the valve industry and to the Association Membership in particular. Based in Skelmersdale Lancashire, Primotek ...
Robert Walker, Director at Severn Glocon Group, urges a closer look at High Integrity Pressure Protection Systems Oil and gas production facilities and processing plants are facing demands to deliver higher flow rates and throughput. ...
In a time where industries are driven to improve safety, reduce emissions and to maximise on key assets, we are constantly surprised to learn that preventative maintenance isn’t always prioritised as a key focus. Managing pollution is ...
Albion Valves (UK) Ltd, an increasingly popular UK valves supplier, is advising distributors to ensure they check for type test approvals and certification of the EU's Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) conformity, when specifying safety ...
Webtec, the hydraulic measurement and control company, based in Cambridgeshire, UK has announced the launch of a brand new range of high-pressure, precision gear flow meters rated up to 150 lpm (40 US gpm) for use on applications as ...
Flowstar Ltd, the Hull based stockist of safety, relief and reducing valves, has increased its stock of the Besa Steam Safety Valves. Besa valves are fully manufactured within Europe. They have been designed to the same specifications ...
The BML series from Balluff offers rugged, precise and quick absolute position and angle measurement systems, which are ideal for installation or direct integration into drive and positioning systems. The new, magnetically encoded ...
Despite the significant reduction of project orders within the valve and actuator industry, mainly due to the low oil price, Quickits continue to invest with the launch of the new QK CW range of chain wheels. Designed and manufactured ...
With 2015 seeing a huge decline in business from the UK Oil and Gas industry, Valve and Actuator reseller Zoedale Ltd decided it was time to target another industry. For the last 10 years The UK has seen “Craft Beer” becoming very ...
Users of pneumatic valve positioners can now assess the energy efficiency of their valve installations with ABB’s new compressed air calculator app for the Apple iPhone and iPad. Based on the amount of compressed air consumed by ...
Hydraulic solutions provider Schoolhill Hydraulic Engineering has strengthened its management team with a series of key appointments to support the company’s growth in the UK and overseas. A number of new management positions have been ...
Ten years or so ago, Nadi srl in Italy took their solenoid valve technology and applied it to a customer requirement for pressure vessel integrity testing. The result was the VCT9367 tandem solenoid valve as pictured here with two ...
Parker Bestobell Marine, part of Parker Hannifin – the global leader in motion and control technologies, has developed a range of high pressure cryogenic valves that are fully approved for use in the marine sector. The valves can ...
A major offshore development in the UAE, the Upper Zakum oil field project has an estimated value of US$3.7billion and Orseal were delighted to be selected by the Phase 2 consortium (including Petrofac Emirates and Daewoo Shipbuilding & ...
The new packing LATTYflon 3265LM contains a corrosion inhibitor (exclusive LATTY process) that durably protects all the parts of the fitting. This packing consists of a braided core made from PTFE-impregnated carbon yarns and a sleeve ...
Hydravalve UK Ltd, the West Midlands based stockist of valves, actuators, pneumatics and hydraulics, have added the new Activalve product to its extensive range. Every year many thousands of homes suffer catastrophic water damage as a ...
Flowstar Ltd, the Hull based stockist of safety, relief and reducing valves, has increased its stock of the Broady 3500 API / ASME Safety Valve in Carbon Steel and Stainless Steel in both standard and fully UK made variants. Flowstar ...
Assentech Limited are a UK based leading supplier of equipment, services and technical expertise in the fields of Tank Storage and Process Safety. Assentech have successfully been recognised for, and been presented with an award for ...
“Employ the best people, have the best equipment in the industry, and provide the best possible service to our customers,” explained WSG Managing Director Gareth Turner. Speaking from the company’s hugely impressive and brand new ...
What is it? This Directive applies to the following products: (a) equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres; (b) safety devices, controlling devices and regulating devices intended for use ...
It is with deep regret that the AUMA Group announces the death of Ian Sully, a former Managing Director of its UK subsidiary, AUMA Actuators Ltd. Ian passed away on 15th April 2016. He was a devoted husband to his wife Lindsey and ...
The company’s main focus is on the stocking and distribution of a wide range of valves, actuators and ancillary pipeline equipment for both the industrial and marine markets. Formed in 2005, from the onset the Directors took the decision ...
The following companies have joined BVAA since the last issue of Valve User Magazine: Balluff Ltd LK Valves & Controls Ltd PrimoTek Associates Gemü Valves Ltd Latty International ...
Reading Half Marathon Susan Sanders, Russell Adamson, Colin Brown and Matt Harris of HSP Valves all competed in the half marathon together with Isobel Davies (not pictured) and they all completed the race – well done! Paul Poxon and ...
Competition Here’s keen cyclist Mike Day using his BVAA hat for some welcome shade, whilst others take advantage of a more opportune solution; but what is the delta-winged jet? The first correct answer to isobel@bvaa.org.uk wins a £50 ...
As part of the recent upgrading of BVAA’s training facility, and in connection with their supply of specially adapted training actuators, Auma UK kindly made a significant donation to charity as part of the arrangements. CLIC Sargent ...
Valve WG The Valve Working Group met on 10th March, at the kind invitation of KT Hydraulics in Elland. As well as the usual agenda, TEG (Technical Expert Group) and BSI Reports, the WG received several presentations including a ‘safety ...
March 2106 saw the introduction of a new range of training equipment at the ‘Peter Churm Technical Centre,’ (PCTC) an important part of the BVAA’s facility in Banbury, UK. We asked BVAA’s Director Rob Bartlett to explain what’s been going ...
Chris Warnett CEng MIMechE, is president of CPLloyd Consulting Inc. (www.cplloydconsulting.com.), providing marketing and applications expertise for the valve automation industry and its customers. He has over 38 years of engineering, ...
Heap & Partners have secured the biggest order in their 150- year history thanks to their BVAA membership. Back in 2013 Heap & Partners spotted a potential enquiry published to all members in the BVAA’s leads service... They proceeded ...
The government is working with commercial partners to bring these opportunities to you, and to clearly signpost the support available to help you realise them. Visit www.exportingisgreat.gov.uk to find a business opportunity. Finance ...
This is the frequently quoted prelude I hear to yet another theory about how things will be in the valve industry once ‘things return to normal’ in the oil and gas sector. I’m beginning to wonder what ‘normal’ is. Or was. Or indeed ...
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