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Seals from this sintered SiC are self-lubricating

Zhejiang Dongxin Seal This firm specializes in the development and manufacture of silicon carbide, carbon graphite, hot-press graphite and other materials for sealing systems. Its latest product — sinter silicon carbide with free graphite (SSiC+C; photo) — has been developed…

A new name for a range of control valves

A comprehensive range of control valves, now known as iCV (intelligent control valves), was introduced in May. The iCVs are fully suited to both general and demanding applications, especially in hydrocarbon processing plants. The offerings consist of eccentric rotary-plug valves,…

Connect lines quickly with this coupling system

Walther-Präzision The new CN Series of multiple clean-break quick-coupling systems (photo) is designed for industrial filling systems where a mix-up of media could have dire consequences. The coupler features a cam-lock action, which facilitates the connection, even at residual pressure.…

A new line of butt-fusion machines

Georg Fischer Piping Systems This firm’s trench machines are used for onsite fusion of plastic piping, and are now available in three versions: TM 160, 250 (photo) and 315. The key components of the fusion machine are the heating element,…

Slash Energy Consumption with this New Vacuum Pump

The PentaLine rotary vane vacuum pumps (photo) have been developed for applications in the low- to medium-vacuum range of down to 10 – 3 mbar. The new pumps cover pumping speeds of up to 35 m 3 /h, and handle…

An Enhanced in-can Preservative Protects Products from Contamination

A broad-spectrum biocide that does not contain or release formaldehyde, Canguard Ultra BIT 20 DPG is useful for the protection of industrial water-based products against bacteria, yeasts and fungi. It offers a number of benefits, including improved color, lower viscosity…

High Pressure is Not a Problem for this Metering Pump

The LPP-M (photo) is the latest addition to the LPP pump family, and is especially suitable for accurate metering. LPP-M pumps have an exact flow per revolution irrespective of the pipeline pressure, and have accurate metering throughout the entire flow…

This Range of Valves Now Meets DIN Requirements

The new Jamesbury polymeric-seated flanged ball valves (photo, p. 32D-7) are now available in sizes DN15 – 150 in both full-bore and reduced bore. These valves conform to PED and ISO 17292 requirements, and feature a flexible-lip seat design that…

These Spigot Ends are Compatible with All Major Piping Manufacturers

Factory-installed spigot connections are now available for this firm’s thermoplastic valve and piping products line. Constructed of ultra-pure, corrosion resistant polypropylene or Kynar PVDF, the Series ZSP True Blue spigot ends (photo) minimize deadleg, and are designed for BCF (bead…

An SIL 3 rating for this rotary plug valve

The Valtek MaxFlo 3 valve and NR diaphragm actuator have achieved safety integrity level (SIL) 3 certification of IEC 61508 Parts 1, 2. The MaxFlo3 Valve with NR Diaphragm actuator is a high-performance, eccentric rotary plug design, which is used…