Valves & Pumps
Fluid Components International (FCI) announces registration open for Product Knowledge Workshop
This workshop is designed to provide customers training on FCI thermal dispersion mass flow meters, flow switches, and level switches.
Frost & Sullivan Report: Industrial Valves and Actuators market set to surpass $7 billion by 2024
The primary factors driving the $5.8 billion market towards $7.05 billion by 2024 include an increased focus on automation across industries to improve operational efficiencies and initiatives like Industry 4.0 and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).
Flow Research releases Volume X: The World Market for Flowmeters, 7th Edition
Volume X is a product that captures the growth in all the flow technologies, including Coriolis, ultrasonic, positive displacement, turbine, variable area, and other types.
Flow Research Study: Flow meter market projected to approach $8.8B by 2023
Volume X is the result of a full year of research, and displays in one glance a comparison of the revenues, units sold, and compound annual growth rate for all the main types of flowmeters. No other study exists that provides this type of all-in-one view of the flowmeter market.
CIRCOR Industrial Valves announces Rotable Critical Trim Refurbishment Program
The program replaces internal valve components to return valve function while restoring the removed parts for future use.
ISA announces release of Fluid Mechanics of Control Valves: How Valves Control Your Process
The book reflects the latest understanding of how fluid mechanics and acoustics affect control valve performance.
Valve Manufacturers Association of America (VMA) announces 2019 Annual Valve Industry Knowledge Forum
The 2nd Annual Valve Industry Knowledge Forum will be held April 9-11, 2019 at the Doubletree Hotel at Perimeter Park in Birmingham, AL.
Bronkhorst High-Tech BV announces FLUIDAT database of 1800 gas and liquid properties
This database, called FLUIDAT, is used by the company for configuration and calibration of its portfolio of flow meters and controllers, and for calculating pressure differences, valve seats, etc..
EXAIR releases Catalog 32 compressed air safety resource
The expanded Catalog 32 introduces Super Air Scraper Nozzles, Soft Grip Super Air Scraper Safety Air Guns and Hazardous Location Cabinet Cooler Systems.
Clippard releases Precision Flow Controls catalog
Clippard designs and manufacturers over 5,000 standard and custom products including electronic, control and isolation valves, cylinders, manifolds, FRLs, actuators, custom assemblies and much more.
Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions releases 2018 Catalog and Design Guide
The catalog and design guide illustrates a range of products engineered for use as building blocks in linear motion assemblies depending on the customers’ application needs.
Asahi/America has releases 2018 version of Thermoplastic Valves, Actuation and Controls catalog
A resource for engineers, plant managers and distributors, this catalog provides customers with product specifications, dimensional information, Cv values, and pressure versus temperature ratings.
VMA Report: Slight Growth for U.S. Valve Industry in 2018
The U.S. industrial valve industry will see growth of 1.45% in valve shipments in 2018, a rate that brings the value of those shipments up to $4.615 billion for the year. That rate of growth is slightly behind 2017 when it was 1.89%, which translated to shipments worth $4.549 billion.
Sciemetric Instruments announces free Leak Test Workshop
Through demonstrations, presentations and one-on-one discussion with leak test experts, the Nov. 8 Leak Test Workshop will give practical information and ideas that attendees can take back to their factories and implement for a better, faster and more reliable leak test.
ISA releases Calibration Handbook of Measuring Instruments
The Calibration Handbook of Measuring Instruments by Alessandro Brunelli, an expert in the measurement and automation of industrial processes, helps guide and manage industrial process measurement
Spirax Sarco announces flow measurment training class
The three-day class, from June 6-8, will focus on physics of flow and various flow measurement technologies available, along with a basic understanding of digital communications. The course will be a combination of classroom and hands-on training.
ISA announces publication of Detecting Leaks in Pipelines book
The book explores the complex requirements for effective leak detection of petroleum pipelines and improved pipeline safety.
GF Piping releases 200 page Valve Technical Handbook
The Valve Technical Handbook provides a resource for customers seeking detailed valve information. Over 20 manual valves and 22 actuated valves in a variety of styles are covered.
Measurlogic releases DTS Timing and Logging Quick Start Guide
The purpose of the Quick Start Guide is to familiarize the user with the configuration and implementation of the DTS Logging System.
The Tao of Measurement: A Philosophical View of Flow and Sensors
This book deals with the past, present, and future of flow, sensors, and measurement. It is called The Tao of Measurement because, like the Tao itself, it reveals the underlying principles of flow and measurement.
Flow Measurement, Second Edition - $135.00
By David W. Spitzer
The industry’s most authoritative handbook on flow measurement provides a road map to the field of flow measurement. This best-seller discusses strategies for problem solving and puts the whole array of types of flowmeters at the reader’s disposal.
Control Valves - $145.00
By: Guy Borden, Jr., and Paul G. Friedmann
This title provides applications-oriented coverage of final control elements by documenting the unique experiences and methods of individual industry experts.
Control Valve Primer: A User's Guide, Fourth Edition - $87.00
By Hans D. Baumann
The easy-to-read text provides shortcuts through complex sizing and noise calculation formulas including for liquids and cavitation, and gives practical advice on how to apply control valves for safety, reduced energy costs, loop stability, and easy maintenance.
Fluid Metering Produces Pump Catalog
The catalog details standard products, operating principles, pump capacities, drive characteristics, materials of construction, typical applications and ordering information.
Rotork introduces mobile-optimised website
Rotork upgraded its website for global flow control products and services to meet the needs of visitors with mobile devices.
Bosch Rexroth updates hydraulic Filter Select tool
The Filter Select program's database of hydraulic fluid information now includes hydraulic fluids from Houghton International.
Spirax Sarco publishes Condensate Recovery Brochure
Brochure describes solutions to efficiently remove and recover condensate under all operating conditions.
Badger Meter introduces RCVCALC valve sizing software
Free software guides specifiers through selecting the right control valve for any project.
Nordson publishes Fluid Dispensing Product Catalog
The Sixth Edition is available in print, digital and app formats
ASCO Introduces Mobile App to Calculate Flow for a Valve
ASCO Flow Calculator enables customers to quickly calculate flow for a valve or determine the Cv needed to properly size a valve.
Metso opens valve service centers in Europe
Metso opened valve service centers in Horgau, Germany and Vitrolles, France.
GE introduces Roots InSite Support service program
This service program supports GE’s Roots blowers, compressors and controls customers.
Pneumatrol publishes valve catalogue
Catalog covers pneumatic control products for use within both hazardous and safe area environments, including valves and solenoids.
Emerson introduces online asset management tool for drivetrains
Asset Management Program (AMP) for couplings is an online tool for tracking the location, life history and latest revision drawings and installation instructions for all critical drivetrain couplings owned by customers.
EXAIR publishes Blowoff And Cooling Products Catalog
This 168 page catalog features products that can help companies conserve compressed air and reduce dangerous noise levels.
Festo introduces ball valve assembly program
Festo now assembles, warrants, and supports ready to install ball valve assemblies that can include the ball valve, Namur solenoid, actuator, positioner and sensor.
Valve maintenance guides developed for combustion-turbine combined-cycle plants
Energy-Tech
Rick Roberts, Electric Power Research Institute
EPRI developed two guides for the maintenance of valves in CTCC plants:: Combustion Turbine Combined-Cycle Steam Valves Maintenance Guide and Combined-Cycle Combustion Turbine Steam Turbine Stop and Control Valve Maintenance Guide (1026587).
Exlar publishes Electric Actuators Brochure for Process Control
The brochure highlights the actuator’s performance capabilities in process control applications, including power plants and oil and gas.
Nordson publishes dispensing guide for Automotive
The 13-page guide has helpful information about how to maximize the use of precision dispensing equipment for adhesives, sealants, oils, and coatings.
Rotork Fairchild publishes catalog of pneumatic control products
Catalog covers electro-pneumatic transducers, pressure regulators, pneumatic relays, volume boosters and accessories for process machine tool, robotic and OEM applications.