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The company manufactures:- Process control valves in cast iron, cast steel, bronze and stainless steel up to 150mm diameter and up to PN40/ANSI 300 pressure and temperature ratings. Check valves in carbon steel and stainless steel ...
T-T Flow is delighted to announce that they have been awarded renewal of accreditation from the Water Regulations Advisory Scheme Ltd (WRAS) for their range of Aquavault valves. The Aquavault, resilient seat wedge gate valve is used for ...
Maintaining each one is essential to a facility’s safety, performance, reliability and profitability. Total valve replacement can be expensive, time consuming and generally disruptive to operations. In contrast, on-site valve repair and ...
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies, a leading global specialist in sealing products and their application, has announced the release of its latest generation of EPDM sealing materials. The latest material portfolio offer optimised ...
What is it?: This document provides basic requirements for electric valve actuators, used for on-off and control valves. It includes guidelines for classification, design, enclosure and corrosion protection, and methods for conformity ...
NeoNickel Ltd has extensive experience in supplying highperformance alloys to the valve industry. We understand each application has its unique requirements, from corrosion and wear resistant to high strength. All our products, held in ...
Albion Valves Ltd, a leading UK valve supplier has added a range of WRAS approved double check valves to their portfolio to ensure distributors are specifying superior, fit-for-purpose products that are fully compliant with increasingly ...
Webtec, a specialist manufacturer of hydraulic measurement and control products, is unveiling its new CV120 series combination valve that provides a complete solution to hydraulic motor control for mobile machinery. Hydraulic system ...
ST. LOUIS, May 17, 2018 – Emerson today announced it has agreed on terms to acquire Aventics from Triton for a cash purchase price of €527 million. Aventics is among the global leaders in smart pneumatics technologies that power machine ...
İlker Enerji has been serving the Turkish energy market for the last two decades. They have supplied projects, spare parts and technical assistance, including turn key projects and comprehensive rehabilitations to both government ...
The Drallim Rotary Selector Valve is a rotary selector or distributor for use in small bore piping systems at pressures up to 10bar. It is a relatively simple and therefore extremely reliable unit, based on a modular design and as such ...
The Rubinetterie Bresciane manufactured Series 4504 range now comes in larger 1-1/4", 1-1/2" and 2" variants – all of which are WRAS approved. The valves are suitable for domestic water services, heating and air conditioning plants and ...
Specialist Valve Services was formed in 1998 by Messrs G. Henry & D. Kealey, specialising in the supply of valves, actuators and ancillary equipment in the oil & gas and petrochemical industries We were formed to focus primarily on the ...
The latest investment, in a busy 12 month period for our business, sees the addition of a comprehensive stock of hollow bar to our new racking. Hollow bars or bored bars allow machinists to significantly increase productivity, reducing ...
During this time an extensive range of valves has been clad to provide heavy-duty, metallurgically-bonded corrosion protection. The bores and seals of valves ranging from 1" NB to 36" NB and from 2 kg to 30 tonnes have been weld overlay ...
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 ...
In the past 12 months, Pressure Tech have developed a 200 gram pressure regulator for use on H2 fuel cell UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) drones, and a 200 kilogram flanged back pressure regulator for a desalination plant in the USA. These ...
Cat Pumps has recently introduced the new 7CP6160CS Plunger Pump. Cat Pumps engineers have optimised every detail to produce a dependable pump with excellent service life. Concentric, high density polished solid plungers provide a true ...
Goodwin International Limited is the market leading manufacturer of Dual Plate and Non-Slam Check Axial Valves for use in the worlds’ hydrocarbon, energy and process industries. Our sister company Noreva GMBH also manufactures Axial Non ...
Taking place in early September, a select number of Leengate Valves’ management team had the pleasure of attending Ghibson’s Open Day event in Bologna, Italy. Boasting the oldest university in the world, and with a rich history in ...
A&D is a distributor of DUYAR valves and fire sprinklers products in Britain, selling through its distribution channels only. Established in 2017 as a resource for HVAC and fire sprinklers. A&D has started building a reputation as a ...
The World Solenoid is a Versa designed family of electrical operators created specifically to meet the requirements of world certification agencies: ATEX, IEC, INMETRO (Brazil), PESO (Indian), KC (Korean), TR CU (Russian) and North ...
The new Double Offset range will enhance Hobbs Valve’s presence as the global valve manufacturer of choice whilst continuing to deliver the same core efficiencies delivered by the triple offset. Hobbs Valve are renowned for state of the ...
What is it?: This standard will define procedures and methods with which all relevant components of automated industrial valve packages can be evaluated according to the rules of IEC 61508-1, -2 and -4 to -7 in order to integrate them ...
One of those latest recruits is Rollstud of Aberdeen. Here the company’s Business Development Manager, Craig Williamson, explains their rationale… ‘Rollstud has joined the BVAA with the express intention of supporting all of the ...
What is it?: This European Standard applies to all industrial process control valves (hereafter referred to as control valves). This European Standard specifies the design and performance requirements including material, ...
Valvesource is pleased to be accepted as a new member of the BVAA joining a long list of household names in the British Valve and Actuation Industry. The company formed in 2009 by Brian Whiles, Former GM of International Valves, and Tim ...
Getting the right valve specified and delivered on time is crucial and Measure Monitor Control recently delivered exactly that for an ongoing project. A client needed help with sizing pressure reducing valves for their town water and ...
Advanced surface coating technology company Hardide Coatings has been awarded funding from a UK-wide aerospace initiative, to further the application of the company’s innovative coating technology to aircraft components. Advanced ...
Long time users of PRV hardware often think that a bigger orifice is better. Not only is this PRV myth untrue but it can lead to serious PRV performance issues including Body Bowl Choking In addition to its process conditions, the ...
Brooksbank Valves will be showcasing their new range of Nickel- Aluminium Bronze and Super Duplex Triple Offset Butterfly valves at Valveworld this November Brooksbank Valves are pleased to announce the successful requalification of its ...
Severn Subsea Technologies are delighted to announce a recent change of name, as from the 1st September 2018 we have become Severn Glocon Technologies Ltd. As part of the Severn Glocon Group our new name will unify our company with the ...
Engineering a valve automation system that will provide reliable execution under extreme conditions in the most remote locations is no simple task. Today, automating valves requires a lengthy, costly engineering and procurement process to ...
Complete customer solutions from Festo provide machine builders with a supply partner who can provide a modular, subsystem approach reducing bottle necks, build and delivery times. There is a growing trend towards ever smaller control ...
With the recent 2018 success of the first ever Process Valves & Actuation priced catalogue, Hydravalve look to showcase their evergrowing product range to a worldwide market. The catalogue contains new additions from Haitima include ...
To keep up with the ever-increasing production requirements Laser Limited have recently invested in the installation of twin liquid nitrogen tanks This latest investment will see the production window literally double in size since it ...
Bernard Controls Ltd was registered as a UK legal entity at the beginning of 2018. This creates an opportunity for the company to have a greater UK presence, employ local personnel and enjoy the benefits that BVAA membership brings. The UK ...
As the only valve / actuator mounting kit manufacturer in the UK to have their own laser cutting and fabrication company within the group, Quickits can offer cost effective and efficient solutions for a multitude of customer requirements. ...
Of the various methods and standards used for testing of valves for low fugitive emission application, which are most appropriate for your valves? Is the decision based on the valve type or design? Is it based on the geographic market the ...
2018 AVActuators will be joining BVAA member Allvalves Online, for this year’s Valve World show in Dusseldorf. AVA has been working with Allvalves since 2016 and through its range of electric actuators, has solved many problems for its ...
Allvalves Online Ltd continue to grow year on year with its 6th year coming to a close, the company that started only in 2012 as experienced great growth once again. Allvalves continue to grow its market share in the UK and has once again ...
In recent years, HIPPS (High Integrity Pressure Protection Systems) have emerged as an alternative to pressure relief systems for oil, gas and LNG industry applications. Situated between high-pressure upstream and low-pressure downstream ...
Alco Valves Group Ltd, part of the international engineering firm Graco, have enhanced its fitting range with the release of the Quick Connect Fitting (QCF). The QCF is designed for rapid connections and disconnections to components ...
Since it was first introduced at the 2014 Celtic Manor Conference, The Smart Actuator Company has supplied thousands of its’ Medium 40-100 Nm SmartAct® electric actuators to distributors and customers worldwide. One of the original ...
What is it?: This International Standard specifies fire type-testing requirements and a fire type-test method for confirming the pressure-containing capability of a valve under pressure during and after the fire test. It is not ...
What is it?: This document specifies the basic series of face-to-face (FTF) and centre-to-face (CTF) dimensions for two-way metal valves used in flanged pipe systems. Each basic series of face-to-face and centre-to-face dimensions may ...
What is it?: This International standard specifies requirements and acceptance criteria for type testing of butterfly and ball valves used for isolating services for general applications, to validate the product range. The test ...
What is it?: This European standard applies to metallic valves as pressure accessories for industrial applications with a maximum allowable pressure PS greater than 0,5 bar in accordance with European legislation for pressure equipment ...
We would like to thank the generous member companies who have donated valves to our organisation over the years. Most recently Colson Valves for donating two fantastic valves. These new donations are a very welcome addition in our ...
Westwood has looked back on the last ten years of exploration drilling in the UK and examines future prospects for the offshore sector in its latest report, UK Offshore Exploration Performance 2008-2017. Between 2008 and 2017, 199 UKCS ...
The majority of mechanical valves requires adequate lubrication to maintain the valve. It is important to identify the correct lubricant for the specific valve and function. Lubricated plug valves for example must have sufficient ...
The British Valve & Actuator Association is the UK trade body for manufacturers, distributors and repairers of valves, actuators and related products. Our mission statement is to provide the British Valve and Actuator industry the means ...
Membership of the Association is open to companies registered in the UK who will subscribe to the BVAA Memorandum and Articles of Association, and who manufacture, distribute and/or repair industrial valves and/or actuators and/or related ...
The oil & gas market is BIG. According to Forbes the natural gas distribution pipelines in the US alone could stretch from Earth to the Moon 7-8 times. But just how big is the oil & gas market for valves and actuators and what is the ...
As part of the Future Leaders Programme the BVAA provides a variety of Personal Development days which offer to strengthen the skillset of the individuals on the course. The benefits to an organization to invest this time in staff ...
On 12th September 2018, the members of the current cohort of the BVAA Future Leaders Programme (FLP) were treated to a tour of Essar Oil’s Stanlow Refinery Organised by FLP delegate Sean Gower, as part of his hosted day by his employers ...
Pictured are members of the BVAA Future Leaders Programme (Cohort 2) on their recent team-building exercise in the Yorkshire Dales (UK). An assortment of wrist-wear and gadgets could not reach consensus on the actual distance walked, ...
Climbing a mountain? Running a marathon? Sitting in a bathtub full of beans? If you have a charitable cause and you’re raising money send an image of your endeavours wearing our free BVAA hat for a chance to have £50.00 donated to your ...
On Sunday September 30th, over 120,000 people over 650 cities worldwide put on their finest clothes and hopped on their vintage and classic motorcycles for the Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride. The event was established to raise funds and ...
The BVAA hosted another well received desktop at Wood which took place on the 27th September. The event was visited by an extraordinary 90 employees. Our 14 BVAA members who attended this desktop were able to introduce their products ...
These desktop events not only increase networking opportunities, but also strengthen and maintain industry related knowledge over a lunchtime period causing minimal disruption to the working day. In an age where time really is often in ...
Training and development can be initiated for a variety of reasons and depend on the needs of the individual. Reasons for implementing training can include:- - To “benchmark” the status of improvement. - As part of an overall ...
Meet the Teams... The BVAA Golf Day took place on Thursday the 6th September at the beautiful Porthlethen Golf Club, Aberdeen. The day teed off with bacon rolls and coffee before the fun and games proceeded. The 7 x teams consisted ...
For nearly 80 years, the BVAA has been advancing the interests of the British valve and actuator industry. We’ve taken this to new heights in recent years through active involvement with influential bodies such as the Department for ...
I have the best job in the World! Why? Simple really. Aside from the incredible diversity of our work here at the BVAA, I also get to meet such a wide variety of people. One day I’ll be sat across a desk from an all-powerful CEO – a ...
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