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Aluminum-ring-type valve thats certified for gas applications

The new gas valve RD-G is a DVGW- (German Technical and Scientific Association for Gas and Water) certified control device without zero-cutoff, according to EC gas appliance directive 2009/142/EC, DIN 3394-1 and DIN EN 13611. The valve is available with…

A new dry-vacuum pump for semiconductor processes

Edwards Last month’s launch of the iXL 120 (photo) expands this firm’s range of dry pumps for use in semiconductor manufacturing processes. Designed for load lock and other clean applications, the iXL 120 provides the fastest pumpdown in its class…

Ball valves with three seating options — graphite, metal and soft

Ultra-Seal Series 300 ball valves are two-piece, full-bore, flanged, seat-supported ball valves designed in accordance with ASME B16.34 and ISO 14313/API 6D standards. The series offers three seating options — graphite, metal and PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) soft seat — which allows…

This Valve Offers Water-Hammer Relief for Existing Installations

Designed to provide water-hammer relief and tight, non-return shutoff for existing flanged piping systems, the Stop-Silent Check Valve AS 54 Model (photo) can be implemented directly into a flanged pipe system without structural or housing alterations. This valve features a…

Cut a Wide Variety of Materials Quickly and Safely

AirBand (photo), a portable, air-powered band saw, is ATEX approved for hazardous environments and EX zones and is ideal for use in grain silos, oil-and-gas facilities, utilities and underground mining where hazardous atmospheres may be present. AirBand model 5 6003…

For Polishing Pipes, Handrails and Tubing, Try this Sander

Lightweight, with a 1-hp motor and a 20-cfm rate of air consumption at 90 psi, the LRP 1503 AIR Boa Pipe Sander promises to be a comprehensive polishing solution for handrails, pipe and tubing. The device’s sanding arm independently covers…

This Firm Now Offers 22,800 Washer Sizes in a Variety of Materials

This manufacturer of washers has added 800 sizes to their product offering. With this addition, non-standard washers and spacers are now available (photo) without tooling charge in more than 22,800 sizes, and offered in a choice of more than 2,000…

Mobile LPG Evacuation is a Safe and Efficient Alternative to Flaring

When compared to the traditional method of flaring propane and other liquefied petroleum gases (LPG), these mobile LPG evacuation units (photo, p. 55) offer a more-cost-efficient and safe alternative for removing residual gas from tanks that needed to be moved,…

Portable mixers for pilot plant and small-scale production processing

The PB Series pharmaceutical mixers (photo) feature a lightweight frame motor with a right-angle drive, 316 stainless-steel wetted parts, dry running mechanical shaft seal with CIP (clean in place) capabilities and vibration-free operation. Easily tailored to user requirements, the mixers…

A large globe valve for high-capacity control

This firm’s response to the increasing demand for high capacity globe-style control valves, especially as anti-surge valve on turbo compressors, is the Ecotrol Control Valve (photo) with size 24 in. (DN 600). With a standard body material of carbon and…