UK flowmeter specialist Litre Meter reports that a survey it has undertaken has found that concerns over risks to personnel and the environment are key drivers for the implementation of international safety standards for instrumentation in the oil and gas industry.
Lee Spring has announced a partnership with a world-leading distributor, Arnold Industries, in Ireland.Based in Cork, Arnold Industries is an expert in the distribution of electro-mechanical components and fasteners and from November 2013 Lee Spring’s range of over 19,000 springs and fasteners has been added to the Arnold Industries portfolio.
Challenging fluids handling applications, such as those in the oil, gas and petrochemical industries where systems are required to operate under severe operating conditions, are said to be ideal situations for Samson Controls’ Type 3291 valve, Type 3730-6 valve positioners.
Barrett Offshore Tubes, part of the Barrett Steel Group, reports it has recently invested over £1m at its Scunthorpe site as part of the company's commitment to the renewable energy market, particularly the offshore wind turbine industry.
Power management company Eaton reports it is now offering its multi-functional electronic motor starter (EMS) with ratings from 0.06 to 3 kW with integrated control via its innovative SmartWire-DT communication and connection technology.
ABB has moved its UK variable-speed drive training activities to its Bristol site where a new training and conference centre will combine drives training for UK customers with motion control courses for global customers. ABB staff will also be trained at the site.
Smith Flow Control says its EasiDrive portable valve actuator is quite possibly the most versatile valve operation tool available. Carried in a rucksack, it is specially designed for use with valves requiring a large number of turns or which are otherwise difficult to operate because of high torque or harsh climate conditions.
UK flowmeter specialist Litre Meter reports it has introduced a new electronic documentation system which uses a combination of QR codes and mobile technology to deliver quick access to flowmeter information on the fly.
Supporting offshore oil and gas companies in exploration of untapped deep-water supplies of crude oil and gas, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions reports it offers two new variations of Turcon Variseal spring-energised seals, the 600 and 700 series.
