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Articles published in Issue 37
‘When Oil Comes Back…’
This is the frequently quoted prelude I hear to yet another theory about how things will be in the valve industry once ‘things return to normal’ in ...
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ACTUATED VALVES AND CONFORMITY TO THE ESSENTIAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS OF THE MACHINERY DIRECTIVE 2006/42/EC
What is it?
This European Directive specifies the essential Health and Safety Requirements applicable to machinery. The BVAA Guidelines supported by ...
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ATEX DIRECTIVE 2014/34/EU
What is it?
This Directive applies to the following products: (a) equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive ...
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Auma’s Generous Donation
As part of the recent upgrading of BVAA’s training facility, and in connection with their supply of specially adapted training actuators, Auma UK ...
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BVAA Activities: Spring is traditionally a time for the BVAA Working Groups to meet again and 2016 is no exception.
Valve WG
The Valve Working Group met on 10th March, at the kind invitation of KT Hydraulics in Elland. As well as the usual agenda, TEG (Technical ...
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BVAA New Members
The following companies have joined BVAA since the last issue of Valve User Magazine:
Balluff Ltd
LK Valves & Controls Ltd
PrimoTek ...
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BVAA’s Mad Hatters: How far can you go wearing a BVAA Hat?
Competition
Here’s keen cyclist Mike Day using his BVAA hat for some welcome shade, whilst others take advantage of a more opportune solution; but ...
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Charity Hatters
Reading Half Marathon
Susan Sanders, Russell Adamson, Colin Brown and Matt Harris of HSP Valves all competed in the half marathon together with ...
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Comprehensive Sealing Solutions
Groupe LATTY delivers comprehensive sealing solutions for industrial valves and fittings, including the supply of standard and tailored parts as well ...
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Emerson Introduces Wirelessly-Monitored Storage Tank Safety Valves
New Enardo 850/950 Series with Smart Wireless technology provides immediate information to help prevent safety and emissions problems.
Emerson ...
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EnerMech Records Group Profits of £26 Million
UK Revenues Grow to £140 Million and £4.5 Million Profit. Company Well Positioned for Oil Industry’s Call for Greater Co-operation.
Mechanical ...
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EnerMech Sign Up to Distribute Parker Hannifin Technologies
EnerMech Australia has signed a distribution agreement with Parker Hannifin, the world’s largest motion and control technologies company.
The ...
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Enhanced Training at the BVAA!: The BVAA Training Suite has just gone through a major upgrade, to further enhance our valve training experience.
March 2106 saw the introduction of a new range of training equipment at the ‘Peter Churm Technical Centre,’ (PCTC) an important part of the BVAA’s ...
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ERIKS UK’s Top 10 Tips: Selecting the Right Gasket
Gaskets can often be overlooked in manufacturing and process operations, despite providing a vital seal between mating surfaces. It is only when they ...
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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 ...
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How Smart Positioners Can Save You Money
Maybe you think that your existing conventional valve positioners provide the accuracy you need. However, Jo Kirkbride, for ABB Measurement & ...
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METAL BALL VALVES FOR PETROLEUM, PETROCHEMICAL AND ALLIED INDUSTRIES BS EN ISO 17292
What is it?
BS EN ISO 17292 The purpose of this International Standard is the establishment, in ISO format, of basic requirements and practices for ...
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NABIC – Offers a Comprehensive Range of Safety & Control Valves
NABIC has long been recognised as the industry standard for commercial and industrial hot water applications. In fact, NABIC valves, available in ...
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New ABB App Highlights Potential Compressed Air Energy Savings: New ABB app points the way to compressed air savings in valve control applications.
Users of pneumatic valve positioners can now assess the energy efficiency of their valve installations with ABB’s new compressed air calculator app ...
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New High Pressure Valves Released for Marine Sector
Parker Bestobell Marine, part of Parker Hannifin – the global leader in motion and control technologies, has developed a range of high pressure ...
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