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Founded in 1932, Maher Limited is a Sheffield based stockholder and processor of high strength, high performance alloys including nickel alloys (718, 625, 400 and 500), copper alloys, titanium and other special grades (286, F55, Invar and ...
Over the past 30 years, globalisation, pressures on costs and the desire for greater efficiencies have led to a significant reduction in manpower and an explosion in the automation of processes Increased automation has allowed plants ...
BS EN 12266-1:2012 "Industrial valves - Testing of metallic valves - Part 1: Pressure tests, test procedures and acceptance criteria - Mandatory requirements" BS EN 12516-3:2002 "Valves - Shell design strength - Part 3: ...
The IPL business found itself in some financial difficulties during the early part of 2018 and had called in business advisors and subsequent liquidators FRP The business was put up for sale and after visits, deliberations and ...
Critical situations in the process are often looked after with pressure gauges and process transmitters in combination with valves and protective devices. Plant operators can install such arrangements themselves. Economic and ...
The UK’s leading independent provider of valve automation products, Actuated Solutions, has announced the exclusive availability of the KEH series quarter turn actuators from Quifer The KEH electro-hydraulic features a compact modular ...
Founded in 1989 and based in Dewsbury, England, Gee Graphite provide a range of industrial gasket & sealing products through adaptable, high quality, innovative solutions via the constant development of unique methods, using the latest ...
Saunders® Industrial Diaphragm Valves (IDV) plastic-lined valves coated in a new corrosion-resistant powder are saving cost and delivering environmental benefits The Saunders® Industrial Diaphragm Valve range encompasses a complete line ...
Oxford Flow, the pressure control equipment specialist for water and gas distribution, oil and gas and industrial process applications, has raised £6.1m in a funding round to support the company’s rapid growth, product optimisation and ...
Bonomi (UK) Ltd has published a hydraulic components brochure, showcasing the comprehensive selection of products available to customers from its network of specialist European manufacturers. Couplings, high pressure ball valves, flow ...
The realisation that 2018 represented the 25th anniversary of my starting full time employment in the Valve Position Monitoring Industry arrived with an element of shock a few weeks ago This was partly due to the fact my ego refuses to ...
The Great British Valve Group are pleased to announce that Hobbs Precision Engineering join both Cambrian Valves Limited & Hobbs Valve Limited in certification to ISO:9001. Following almost two weeks of auditing at our Caerphilly ...
Fresh from receiving the Queens Award and National Family Business Championship in 2017, The Smart Actuator Company team has worked hard to bring the new Small (0-40 Nm) electric actuator to market The long-awaited launch of the Small ...
Overview: The Seetru Screw Jack is a simple yet effective device which was initially designed to allow technicians from our Engineering Services division to quickly and accurately assess the functional performance of Safety Valves ...
With a strong reputation spanning over 35 years, Ghibson export products all over the world and work closely with Leengate Valves in the UK to develop & distribute butterfly valves & check valves in a wide variety of materials for the UK ...
Many think that certification to the ISO 9001 quality management system (QMS) is a fairly routine exercise, but in reality there is no shortage of effort involved. Here at Webtec, we have recently achieved certification to the latest ISO ...
Ultravalve has celebrated 25 years as an exclusive distributor for Italian valve specialist Mondeo, by being awarded an extension to its sole supplier territory The Midlands-based process and RPZ valve supplier; which is owned by valve ...
AIV, LP, a Houston-based global wholesale distributor of valves and actuators for the oil & gas, power generation, chemical, petrochemical, refining, pulp and paper and water treatment industries, has announced that it has acquired Zenith ...
HH Valves recently completed the supply of two 16" block forged 1690# pressure seal check valves into South Africa, as part of a project consisting of various high pressure forged valves, including our small bore high pressure parallel ...
What is it?: This European Standard specifies the denominations of valves to provide a uniform and systematic terminology for all types of valves. Why Is it Important?: The main technical changes compared to the previous edition is ...
Parker Hannifin, the global leader in motion & control technologies, now has a complete range of valves that conform to the API 6A specification for Christmas tree and wellhead applications For a number of years, Parker has offered a ...
NORSOK M710, NACE TM0297, ISO 10423 (API 6A) and similar testing standards provide general methods for qualifying manufacturers of elastomeric valve seals – as well as their sealing materials – for oil and gas service applications ...
Hydravalve’s Process Valves & Actuation catalogue was released on the 8th January and since then are pleased to announce the positive feedback and support from customers’ Following the already new additions from Haitima that includes ...
Back in 2014, Sheffield based Special Quality Alloys Ltd, were successfully certified a NORSOK M650 approved manufacturer for open-die forgings & rolled rings in F51 Duplex and F55 Super Duplex materials. “Having recently joined the ...
You can quickly change grinding disks and adjust the grind-pressure during operation. Solid construction, sealed lubrication, and pre-loaded bearings ensure long life and low maintenance of your valve machine. The CLIMAX | CALDER valve ...
Since the days of the industrial revolution, the chemical industry has been encumbered by fugitive emissions challenges, with global emissions trends on the rise and world powers implementing and revising strict regulations to protect the ...
Double block & bleed valves are something of a speciality for Hobbs Valve. Hobbs Valve pride ourselves on our ability to design bespoke solutions to your specific needs. Our latest offering included solving a problem at a major ...
For the most part engineers have a good understanding of metallurgy used in aseptic processing. However, the critical importance of non-metallic components, such as the diaphragm, has previously tended to be underestimated. Diaphragm ...
Designed with safety in mind, the product boasts an ATEX approved aluminium body (for use in hazardous environments) and, unusually for this type of product, an integral single coil solenoid valve. The APL7 can offer a cost-effective ...
According to the EEF, The Manufacturer’s Organisation, British manufacturers are planning for improved trading conditions in the year ahead, with export a particularly encouraging growth area and 47- 51% of exporters expecting higher ...
In fact, the business has been around since 1882 so it’s fair to say it is somewhat an area of expertise. Worldwide, today the company has over 2,000 experts focused on solving customers’ engineering challenges with the same ethos their ...
Aberdeen-headquartered maintenance, inspection & integrity specialist, MInteg, have opened their first international base as it targets growth in new geographic markets The facility in Perth, Western Australia, will be the launch pad ...
Automated safety systems are increasingly being integrated around the world and across diverse industries – including process, household and commercial products, medical, nuclear, automotive, railway, and avionics This has significantly ...
Revolution in automation: Festo’s new VTEM Motion Terminal enables the activation of new functions via apps, so machine developers can create a basic machine type and equip it with different features to meet customer requirements The ...
Power plant operators are facing the need to maintain strong business results with shareholders demanding better return for their investment, in the search for cost savings, control valves and their accessories are frequently overlooked as ...
Minimising the emissions of VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) from oil tankers during the fluctuating ambient conditions experienced during sea voyages is vitally important from both environmental and commercial points of view. The ...
The Bifold Circuit Designer allows you to design a bespoke modular solution or tubed valve circuit comprising a series of valves in any order or orientation (where applicable) using a schematic drag & drop system The completed system ...
A gate valve upgrade project at the Los Horcones waste water treatment plant in Sinaloa, Mexico has enabled the operator to install Rotork CK modular electric valve actuators The new valves are equipped with Rotork CKc double-sealed ...
The M65 range of pilot operated valves is manufactured by Nadi Srl in Italy to provide the functionality of conventional solenoid valves but without the electrical control. The valves were developed by replacing the solenoid core tube ...
Paul Wightman, Technical Specifications Manager at Albion Valves UK Ltd talks about the paradox of a growing population; an increasingly sprawling built environment and ever decreasing space for building engineers to operate in The ...
When planning municipal water management systems, it is worthwhile to consider the service life costs. In addition to the purchase price, the follow-up costs such as operation, energy consumption, maintenance and repair can also become ...
Strong partners for more than a decade, Leengate Valves provide a large range of Brandoni product from stock, part of this product profile focuses on the bronze and full aluminium bronze ball valves which Leengate Valves offer to the UK ...
Sealing performance, reliability and safety are ensured for applications in the most demanding industrial, chemical and general industrial fields of operation. These high performance perfluoroelastomer O-ring components are available ...
This typically results in suppliers having to exert pressure on manufacturing colleagues to pull ‘rabbits out of hats’ to get the products delivered on time, and runs the real risk of errors being made due to everyone rushing around. ...
Formed in 1996, Ashdale Engineering & Lifting services have a proud history of providing mechanical, fabrication and engineering solutions to the hydrocarbon and utilities industries Based in Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, Ashdale ...
The new SAVEx actuators for open-close duty and SARVEx multi-turn actuators for modulating duty, combined with intelligent ACVEx actuator controls, provide full control of the motor speed at any time. Variable speed offers significant ...
A valve ball relies on the roundness and quality of surface finish of its ball and the condition of its seats to create an effective pressure seal. Debris or particulate can be dragged across the sealing surfaces of the ball and seat ...
LK Valves & Controls Limited, the Liverpool based stockist & distributor, are proud to announce a new addition to their wide range of marine and general industrial valves, the Winel type ‘CMO’ aluminium OVERFLOW tank vent check valve, ...
Forging specialist W H Tildesley Ltd (WHT) continues to produce a wide range of components for the oil & gas, petrochemical and process industries Current products range in size from elbows and tees at a few grams each to parts such as ...
Bonomi has extended its Valpres Wafer Pattern Ball Valve range with the introduction of new models with carbon or stainless steel bodies, available in a variety of pressure ratings The Italian manufactured range, offers a weight and ...
Langley Alloys’ objective is to provide our customers with a competitive and convenient service. By combining processing with the supply of our materials, we can save time and cost, allowing you to focus on your own priorities Recent ...
Part 3: Modelling the reliability of the final element in the safety instrumented system An overview of what needs to be determined for the final element To know what SIL capability is achievable from the final element, we need to know ...
Having successfully undertaken 3 previous shutdowns for this client, Kent Introl was the first port of call and went on to fulfil requirements within a four week turnaround period. First steps The scale of this project set it apart ...
This was evident when the price of Brent Crude Oil collapsed in 2014, organisations all across the Oil & Gas industry initiated cost reduction strategies and re-organisations which inevitably led to redundancies. Specialist Valve ...
The BVAA is delighted to announce that, due to popular demand, they are bringing back their ‘Introduction to Managing Commercial Risk, Contracts & Agreements’ training course This one day training session is designed to raise awareness ...
Due to the continuing expansion of the company, Hydravalve (UK) have Invested in thermal technology, allowing the company to create vibrant, robust, UV stable, chemical resistant and water-proof labels which are instantly ready for indoor ...
Fewston Reservoir, originally built in the period between 1876 and 1879 is located in Washburn valley to the west of Harrogate in Yorkshire, England. The capacity of the reservoir is 3.5 million cubic metres and is adjoined with the 3.9 ...
J+J Automation, a leader in valve actuation solutions in the UK for over 20 years now has stock in Matlock of Power Genex products, the quality South Korean manufacturer of pneumatic actuator position monitoring, feedback & control ...
BVAA - in partnership with the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) - are delighted to announce the return of training course, ‘Casting Design for Valves.’ Coverage The course will cover basic casting design principles, the ...
Alco Valves Group Ltd, part of the international engineering firm Graco, have enhanced its double block and bleed (DBB) valve offering with the release of the XC valve range. The new design features of the interchangeable DBB range, ...
On the 15th of April Flowserve Flow Control’s, Ross Okines, ran the Brighton Marathon to raise money for Seaford Down Syndrome and Special Needs Support Group (D.S.S.N.S.G) in recognition of the support given to their son Isaac, who has ...
The spring period is always a busy time for the BVAA Training arm, but the first three months of 2018 has seen one of the busiest and most far-reaching UK programmes to date! Given the current trading conditions and depleted budgets, ...
BVAA's Future Leaders Programme continues into its third, barn-storming season and already the latest Cohort have three sessions well and truly under their belts After an induction day at BVAA HQ in February, and the obligatory ‘get to ...
“As a first-time attendee at the recent Supplier Day I would wholeheartedly recommend it to other prospective members. The ability to hold multiple 1-2-1 sessions in quick succession was a great opportunity. Even though we already knew ...
Particularly pleasing was that Rob Boycott and his BVAA support team were able to include some new venues in the mix. First up on 13th March was a visit to new host Apache, Aberdeen, which featured 18 BVAA exhibitors being rewarded ...
DPRTE 2018 The BVAA exhibited at the Defence and Procurement, Research and Technology, Exportability Event - one of the UK’s leading defence procurement and supply chain events in Cardiff on the 27th March 2018. With over 1,300 ...
We all know the type. ‘First out the taxi, last in the pub.’ The person who manages to reap all the benefits of our friendship group, but makes a rare and negligible contribution. But still, they’re our friend, right? How would it be ...
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