Features & Benefits of the Val-Matic ‘Cam-Centric’ Plug Valve

Val-Matic are a company based in Illinois that have been producing valves for Water and Wastewater for over 40 years. The Val-Matic ‘Cam-Centric’, quarter-turn, non-lubricated, eccentric type Plug Valves are built consistently to high quality standards with a range of features designed to minimise maintenance and prolong life beyond that achieved by other manufacturers. Continue reading

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Features & Benefits of the Val-Matic ‘Swing-Flex’ & ‘Surgebuster’ Check Valves

Val-Matic are a company based in Illinois that have been producing valves for Water and Wastewater for 40 years. The Val-Matic ‘Surgebuster’, resilient hinge, encapsulated disc Check Valves are built consistently to high quality standards with a range of features designed to minimise maintenance and pro-long life beyond that achieved by other manufacturers. Details of the features and benefits of the Val-Matic ‘Surgebuster’ Check Valves are as follows:

The Valmatic Swing-Flex & Surgebuster Check Valves are supplied in the UK as a standard with PN16 BS4504 flanges, BS5153 Short Pattern Face-to-Face up to 12”, Fusion Bonded Epoxy Coating Internally and Externally, (in the case of the Surgebuster) a 302 Stainless Steel Disc Accelerator (other disc materials, paint specifications and rubber lining are available on request).

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Labom’s S-Line range of Temperature Transmitters and Temperature Switches

The S-Line multifunctional Temperature Transmitters and Temperature Switches are used to measure and regulate temperature in tanks and pipes or to measure the pipe surface temperature, especially in hygienic environments. Click here for more information on the benefits of the S-Line range of Pressure and Temperature range of process instrumentation.

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Labom’s S-Line range of Pressure Transmitters and Pressure Switches

The S-Line Pressure Transmitters and Pressure Switches are suited for measuring the relative and absolute pressures of gases, vapours and liquids. They display the measurement using a 4-digit luminescent indication module and transmit a current signal proportional to the pressure. They have two optional floating, electrical contacts with up to 1A switching current and various switching functions. Click here for more information on the benefits of the S-Line range of Pressure and Temperature range of process instrumentation.

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Labom S-Line Pressure Transmitters and Temperature Transmitters

The S-Line range is a new generation of Process Instruments which can measure, switch and display – all at the same time. The range includes Labom Pressure Transmitters, Pressure Switches, Temperature Transmitters and Temperature Switches.

The S-Line Pressure devices are particularly suited for hygienic applications. The instruments are constructed with high grade steel and with no notches or indentations in the casing are intended for use in areas where great care and safety is required, such as Food, Pharma and Biotech applications.

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Labom Diaphragm Seals

This article gives an overview of Labom’s Diaphragm Seals for their Pressure measurement instruments. Labom offers a wide range of Diaphragm seals which can be adapted to suit various hygienic applications such as food, pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.

Labom’s extensive range of innovative Diaphragm seals are a differentiating factor which sets them apart from other Pressure Measurement and Management companies. If your application contains high temperature, high viscous or aggressive media and there is potential for pressure peaks and pipe hammer, using Labom’s pressure instrumentation and seals could save you a great deal of time and money.

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Solenoid Valves Vs Ball Valves in Process Control Applications

Article: Solenoid Valves Vs Ball Valves with Spring-return Pneumatic Actuators

Applications: Process control applications where media is controlled in isolation

Solution: Buschjost 2-way Solenoid Valves

Benefits:

  • Easily adjustable switch position
  • Fluid tight seal spatting detection system from Valve internals
  • ATEX approvals available
  • Quick operation – better than Spring-return Pneumatic Actuators
  • Position feedback capability inbuilt
  • Significantly lower lifetime running cost due to lower energy usage
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Time to look at Solenoid Valves again…

This article discusses why a plant operator would revert back to the traditional ways of using Solenoid Valves in compressed air/gas applications in their plants.

Whilst this article identifies the benefits of the more common approach of using Ball Valves with Spring-return Pneumatic Actuators, the article highlights a particular Buschjost product which performs better than Ball Valves whilst adding more value. For a summary of this article and to see the benefits of the Buschjost range of 2-way Solenoid Valves at a glance please follow this link: Solenoid Valves Vs Ball Valves in Process Control applications.

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Extensive range of Plug Valves now in stock

MGA has just received a massive stock delivery of Plug Valves, in various types, sizes and materials. After our recent success in the water industry; supplying the Valves to the Crossness Project for the Thames water sewerage expansion programme, MGA Controls have increased their stock-holding of Plug Valves significantly.

We now stock Plug Valves in the following sizes: 3”, 4”, 6”, 8”, 10”, 12”, 14”, 16”, 18”, 20” and 24”.

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Air Valves now in stock!!

MGA now stocks a range of Air Release Valves, Air Vacuum Valves and Combination Air Valves in our large warehouse. We can therefore guarantee next day delivery of Air Valves for a large range of bore sizes and flange sizes.

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