Hydraulic Actuators
Hydraulic actuators are hydraulic cylinders or motors that convert hydraulic power into useful mechanical energy. A control device and an actuating device are the two standard componants of hydraulic actuators.
Webtec Locks Range of Zero- Leak Directional Control Valves
Webtec, the Cambridge (UK) based hydraulic measurement and control manufacturer, has extended its 180 series of zero-leak directional control valves u...
Valve User Issue 39
Adding Value to the Motor Operated Valve: Part 3
The valve control market faces increasing pressure from commoditisation of its products. Here’s how to avoid a race to the bottom.In the third of four...
Valve User Issue 38
Utilising subsea expertise to take technology to the surface
Extensive product development and superior technical expertise has helped propel BEL Valves to become a world leading high integrity valve supplier.Ma...
Valve User Issue 38
Ultravalve Acquisition Strengthens Bonomi’s UK Operation
Leading process valve and actuator supplier Bonomi (UK) has announced the acquisition of one of its largest UK distributors, Ultravalve Ltd.Halesowen-...
Valve User Issue 38
Getting to Grips with HIPPS
Robert Walker, Director at Severn Glocon Group, urges a closer look at High Integrity Pressure Protection Systems
Oil and gas production facilities...
Valve User Issue 37
New Year Success for Denholm Valvecare
International valve service supplier Denholm Valvecare continues to fight against falling energy prices and a tough trading climate, with high hopes f...
Valve User Issue 36
Rotork Launch CQ Compact actuators
Pneumatic and Hydraulic Actuators offer power and performance where space is limited
The launch of the Rotork CQ Compact introduces a range of full...
Valve User Issue 33
Customers to benefit as Morin actuators integrate into Biffi range
Move will bring increased options and add greater geographical range to Pentair’s customer care teams
Pentair Actuation and Controls has integrated...
Valve User Issue 33
Parker Hannifin extends ETH electro cylinder range
Parker Hannifin, the global leader in motion and control technologies, has again extended its popular ETH range of high force electro thrust cylinders...
Valve User Issue 30
Biffi and Power Mechanical Collaborate: Actuation Solution for Complex Plant Regeneration Project
Pentair’s Biffi is working in collaboration with its UK distributor Power Mechanical to deliver an innovative actuation solution for the Bacton Rejuve...
Valve User Issue 28
HKS Actuators Guarantee Water Management on a Drilling Rig in the Gulf of Mexico
HKS’s latest project is the successful implementation of the entire water management system on a DP3 Well Intervention Semisubmersible Unit for operat...
Valve User Issue 28
Customised valve actuation: when standard products are not the answer
The overriding majority of valve actuation applications in today’s industries are fulfilled with standard products. In some cases an actuator may need...
Valve User Issue 28
Deep water drilling: extracting oil and gas from the Jasmine Field: By John Smallshaw
Discovered in 2006 by Conoco Philips, the Jasmine field in the Central North Sea was the largest oil and gas find for more than a decade, consisting o...
Valve User Issue 26
Customer demands lead to much higher bar
As the industry we operate in gets more demanding and there is a greater need for improved productivity, HKS have been keen to react to customer deman...
Valve User Issue 26
