TPI July 2011

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RHPS regulators now available RHPS series high flow pressure- reducing and back-pressure regulators are now available worldwide through authorised Swagelok sales and service centres. Swagelok acquired RHPS BV, now operating as Swagelok BV, in April 2010 as part of its strategy to broaden product and services for fluid system customers around the world. RHPS products are based on more than 20 years of engineering expertise

for applications in the chemical/ petrochemical, oil and gas, power, biopharmaceutical, semiconductor and alternative fuels industries. The regulators are constructed of 316L stainless steel for line sizes up to 4", and provide a variety of options. Key products for pressure control now available through Swagelok include: pressure-reducing regulators, including both spring-loaded and dome-loaded models, designed for general industrial applications; spring-loaded and dome- loaded back-pressure regulators also designed for general industrial purposes; and speciality regulators, including products designed specifically for tank blanketing, pharmaceutical applications and bulk semiconductor gas delivery.

Swagelok Company – USA www.swagelok.com

Swagelok BV – The Netherlands www.swagelokbv.com

RHPS series high flow pressure-reducing and back-pressure regulators

New areas of application for round belts For two years, tubing manufacturer polyvanced has included thermoplastic polyurethane round belts in its extensive product range. “Our key markets are the foodstuff and luxury goods industry, the packaging sector, the textile, wood and ceramics industry as well as the chemical industry,” said sales manager Matthias Strehl.

polyvanced round belts in advanced thermoplastic material

polyvanced round belts are also used in conveyor belts in canteens or self- service restaurants and in lashing straps for lorry tarpaulins. New areas of application are now also on their way. “We also use round belts in mining and household appliances,” said Mr Strehl. They distinguish themselves through maximum durability and their excellent resistance to oil, grease and a multitude of chemicals. polyvanced round belts are hydrolysis and microbe resistant and available with foodstuff industry certification. They are used in transport and drive elements, and their high level of flexibility enables various turning directions as well as a lower turning radius.

80 Shore A to 95 Shore A), and the standard exterior diameter ranges from 3 to 20mm. Delivery options include roll materials, cutting portions or continuous.

Rapid installation directly on-site with mobile welding equipment reduces machine downtime. Simply cutting lengths to the supply roll needs ensures cost-effective warehousing. polyvanced round belts are available in different colours and degrees of hardness (from

polyvanced GmbH – Germany www.polyvanced.com

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