High flow valves
14 March, 2007The series VQ5000, 5-port solenoid valve is designed to drive large bore actuators in applications requiring rapid movement of heavy loads. A significant feature of the series is the simplicity of valve replacement.
Cruise control option
22 January, 2007The PIAB Cruise Control (PCC) automatically maintains a pre-set level of vacuum to ensure that a consistent vacuum level is provided at the suction point. The PCC allows the pump to always only consume the energy that the optimised vacuum level requires.
APV in China
30 October, 2006APV, part of the Invensys Group, has announced the completion of its US$5m purpose-built manufacturing plant in Xidu, Shanghai. The factory will manufacture and assemble pumps, valves and other fabricated products for the Chinese market.
Demountable rotary valves with rotor detection system
05 April, 2006The use of plastic rotors in Nu-Con demountable rotary valves has proved to be a sound solution for eliminating metal contamination, which is a possibility with full stainless steel construction.
Pressure relief valves
06 March, 2006The VHS pressure relief 3-port valve from SMC has been developed to isolate main air supply lines in almost any application where compressed air is used.
Parker Instrumentation for Kashagan field
07 December, 2005Parker Instrumentation has signed a framework agreement for the supply of the instrumentation valves, manifolds and tube fittings for the giant Kashagan oil project in Kazakhstan.
