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AC Valve Alliance and Jungmann Armaturen enter into hygienic safety valve partnership

States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), two important regulatory agencies, have also approved the valve to solidify their safety. Their smooth, crevice-free interior prevents build-up of harmful bacteria, and designed to prevent contamination by the valve itself, ensuring the safety of the final product. Mr Stephens, who also works for AC Valve Alliance, added: “With every potential buyer, we always respond quickly to quotes and provide expert advice to your specific needs. Also, we have competitive lead times while providing excellent aftercare service to give our customers a clear state of mind. “Overall, we are thrilled with our new partnership with the German manufacturer, Jungmann Armaturen and we are delighted to offer their high-quality products to our loyal customers.” AC Valve Alliance www.acvalvealliance.com the potential for full electrification and paving the way to zero-emission construction sites. Exemplifying the company’s capabilities, the Editron portfolio of powertrain systems and Digital Displacement ® pump were on display. The way to autonomous machines was a key theme at Bauma and Danfoss dedicated an area to its PLUS+1 ® Autonomy software solution. This new and rapidly growing business enables OEMs to develop autonomous mobile machinery quickly and easily by providing them with a complete package of software and engineering services as well as hardware. PLUS+1 Autonomy currently offers solutions for driver support and automated driving, delivering functionality that solves end user safety, productivity and precision challenges. Danfoss Power Solutions www.danfoss.com

“After speaking to our customers, we discovered a significant desire for adding hygienic safety valves to our product offering. Subsequently, when we encountered Jungmann Armaturen last year, we instantly recognised them as the ideal partner for fulfilling this demand. “These valves are available DN15 to DN40 inlet, set pressures from 0.5 to 16 bar and temperatures of minus 50 to over 300 degrees to cover almost any application. Together with a reputable German manufacturer like Jungmann, we can ensure a quick, reliable response time as well as great

AC Valve Alliance and Jungmann Armaturen have announced a col- laboration on providing CE and FDA certified hygienic safety valves. They aim to offer good aesthetics as well as a high level of performance for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. These hygienic safety relief valves are designed to prevent overpressure in tanks and pipelines while ensuring product safety and cleanliness by preventing product contamination. Owen Stephens, sales manager of Nacional Safety Valves UK, said:

quality service and expert advice for all products.” The safety valves are typically made with high-quality materials, such as stainless steel, that are resistant to corrosion and easy to clean and sanitise. The European Union’s (EU) CE and the United

The valves are designed to prevent overpressure in tanks and pipelines

Danfoss highlights technology for efficient construction machinery at Bauma trade event

experts work daily with our customers to solve challenges and improve the performance of their machines. We enjoyed meeting our valued customers at Bauma and discussed how we can continue to transform the construction industry together.” Danfoss offers system solutions for a wide range of construction machinery. It highlighted its capabilities in several example applications, including excavators, telehandlers, drill rigs, skid steer loaders and wheel loaders. The company featured its full hydraulic, electric and control system capabilities, including motors, pumps, valves, hydrostatic transmissions, fluid conveyance, electric converters, electronic controls and telematics systems. visitors discovered the electric, hybrid and conventional technologies that improve machine energy efficiency, unlocking Throughout the booth,

Danfoss Power Solutions showcased its portfolio of products and solutions for construction machinery at Bauma 2022, which was recently held in Munich, Germany. Danfoss demonstrated how it is driving the green transition through electrification, autonomy, digitalisation and connectivity. area put the spotlight on Danfoss’ new fluid conveyance solutions. With a comprehensive offering of hose, tubing, fittings and connectors, Danfoss is now a full hydraulic system supplier with the broadest portfolio in the industry. “Danfoss engineers innovative solutions that enable vehicles to operate, build, and develop the world around us more efficiently,” said Mike Hill, senior vice-president, OEM sales, Danfoss Power Solutions. “Our application Another dedicated booth

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Tyre-actuated globe valve delivers safety to cryogenic transport trailers

The 14-gauge tubing from Atlas Tube is cut and welded to make the main support frame and front fork of the carts. Additionally, the steel tubes are used to make brake handles and pull tongues, ensuring that the entire bundle is put to good use. Zekelman Industries includes the operating divisions of Atlas Tube, Picoma, Sharon Tube, Wheatland Tube, Western Tube and Z Modular. It is the largest independent manufacturer of hollow structural sections (HSS) and steel pipe, and the top producer of electrical conduit and elbows, couplings and nipples in North America. Zekelman Industries delivers a broad range of pipe and tube solutions. emergency discharge if air pressure is lost. “We developed this product because cryogenic trailer operators were seeking a lighter version of an actuated valve,” said Olga Krasilnikova, Parker Bestobell cryogenic valves product manager, Instrumentation Products Division, Europe. “Not only does it mean that operators can safely save time and effort every time they use the trailer, but also its reduced weight will contribute to better fuel economy. This is an essential consideration for both cost-saving across the vehicle fleet and improving sustainability for the company.” Parker Hannifin www.parker.com

the manually operated valves, and is available in the following valve sizes: DN25, DN40 and DN65. It also has various end connections, including butt weld, socket weld and flanged. Globe valves are used for pressure and flow regulation as well as shut off. The tyre-actuated globe valve is particularly beneficial to cryogenic transport trailers, as its rubber actuator weighs significantly less than stainless steel linear actuators. The valve features a longer, stronger spring to assure a robust seal on closure – an essential safety consideration. Remote control allows emergency operation; the valve can also be integrated into an automated system, or installed in inaccessible locations. Manual override is provided to perform an

The instrumentation products division Europe of Parker Hannifin, the global leader in motion and control technologies, has announced the addition of a tyre-actuated pneumatic valve to its Bestobell cryogenic globe valve range. The valve can be operated remotely with a single switch command, providing much greater speed and convenience than a manually operated type. The tyre- actuated pneumatic valve complements the Parker Bestobell range of cryogenic valves, which covers gate valves, ball valves, check valves and relief valves as well as globe types. It comes with all the same features, specifications, and certifications as

Atlas Tube donates tubing to mobility charity Atlas Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries, is continuing a 10 year tradition of supporting Mobility Worldwide with a donation of steel tubing, enabling production of mobility carts that provide the gift of movement to those in need. Each quarterly donation allows the Columbia, Missouri branch of Mobility Worldwide to build 400 mobility carts, totalling 1,600 per year, and more than 16,000 carts during the past decade. Mobility Worldwide is approaching 100,000 units donated in its history through its 21 worldwide locations and surpassed 30,000 carts built at its Columbia, Missouri facility earlier this year, more than half of which were made possible by the Atlas Tube donations.

“Our work would not be possible without structural steel tubes and the support of Atlas Tube in Kansas City, which has allowed us to make more than 16,000 mobility carts in their 10 years of making donations,” Gary Moreau, executive director of Mobility Worldwide MO-Columbia. “Atlas Tube is likely to never meet the recipient of these donations, but that person will certainly feel the love of everyone involved in helping to bring them mobility.”

“When Zekelman Industries acquired the assets of EXLTUBE based in North Kansas City, Missouri in November 2022, we were well aware of their long history of making charitable donations to the Missouri branch of Mobility Worldwide,” said Jeff Cole, president of Atlas Tube. “Mobility Carts are a critical, life-changing tool for those who need it most, and it is truly an honour to continue our support for this great organisation.” Since 1994, Mobility World- wide has been building sturdy, hand-cranked mobility carts to give away to disabled individuals around the world. The mobility cart is designed to go where conventional wheelchairs cannot. They are functional for both indoor and outdoor environments, especially in rural areas where roads are non-existent or in disrepair.

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International agents from 25 countries meet at Schroeder Valves HQ The German manufacturer Schroeder Valves recently hosted a meeting of its 40 international sales partners. The agents came from a total of 25 countries – from A for Australia to U for the USA – to the headquarters of Schroeder Valves in the picturesque countryside east of Cologne, Germany. Since the company generates more than 70 per cent of its sales abroad, it used the four-day presence of its international sales representatives to thank them for their commitment and to deepen their expertise as well as to bond as a team. “It is important to us that our colleagues from Chile, India or South Korea get to know each other personally and can exchange ideas with their colleagues from Egypt, Turkey or Canada,” explained head of sales Martin Treibel. They had plenty of opportunity to do so at various joint meals and in several workshops on strategic and sales related topics. The summer party was attended not only by the international agents, but also by the local employees and their families. They enjoyed the good food and the performance of the Cologne rock band Dave Zwieback. Singer Eddie Leo Schruff even got the Americans and Italians to sing a few lines in Kölsch, the dialect spoken in Cologne.

Forty sales partners from all over the world came to the headquarters of Schroeder Valves in Germany

On Sunday, the agents were bused to Oberhausen, where they put their tee-off skills to the test on the Topgolf course – a sweaty affair in the high summer temperatures. In the evening, they replenished their fluids with a locally brewed beer. The next day, everyone returned to their five different continents. Schroeder Valves are specialists for pump protection valves. For more than 70 years, the company has been offering its customers high levels of precision technology. Schroeder Valves GmbH & Co KG www.schroeder-valves.com

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Danfoss Power Solutions expands PVG portfolio with new proportional valve

PVG 48 maximises the power density of the PVG 32 interface. Its compact design also saves space and reduces weight while maximising performance. The new PVG 48 modules also offer a range of inlets, including PVPM 48 mid inlet and PVSI 48 with P&T end plates, which can accommodate for the higher pump flow required. The complete PLUS+1 ® compliant actuator portfolio, as well as most PVG 32 accessories, can be applied to PVG 48, enabling a seamless integration with the pre-compensated valve family. PVG 48 is designed for use on all typical PVG applications, and has already been successfully applied in agriculture, material handling and construction machinery, with customers in production. The valve is ideal for machines such as wheel loaders, aerial lifts and cranes, where flow and controllability are essential. Knud Meldgaard Jensen, global product portfolio manager for spool valve solutions, Danfoss Power Solutions, said: “We designed the all performance criteria. Of the thousands of Intel suppliers around the world, only a few hundred qualify to participate in the EPIC Supplier Program. The EPIC Distinguished Award is the second-highest honour a supplier can achieve. In 2023, only 22 suppliers in the Intel supply chain network earned this award. To qualify for an Intel EPIC Distinguished Supplier Award, suppliers must exceed expectations, meet aggressive performance goals, and score 80 per cent or higher in performance assessments throughout the year. Suppliers must also meet 80 per cent or more of their improvement plan deliverables and demonstrate formidable quality and business systems. GF Piping Systems www.gfps.com

Danfoss has extended its PVG valve portfolio with the addition of PVG 48, a pre compensated proportional control valve for mobile machinery. Designed for applications requiring flow rates of up to 180 litres per minute (47.6 gallons per minute), PVG 48 provides customers with a right-sized option between the existing PVG 32 and PVG 128 valves. It greatly expands the range of medium-flow capabilities for original equipment manufacturers and distributors globally. The PVG 48 valve is designed to easily integrate with the existing line of Danfoss Power Solutions’ high performance proportional valves, including PVG 256, PVG 128, PVG 32, and PVG 16. The modularity of the PVG portfolio enables five valve sizes to be stacked together. This allows hydraulic flow from high to low within the same valve stack, enabling precise and repeatable control and optimising productivity for customers. Power Solutions GF Piping Systems has earned Intel’s EPIC distinguished supplier award. Through its dedication to excellence, partnership, inclusion and continuous (EPIC) quality improvement, GF Piping Systems has achieved a level of performance that exceeds Intel’s expectations. “As one of only 22 Distinguished Supplier Award recipients across the Intel global supply chain, GF Piping Systems stands out among suppliers in the semiconductor industry,” said Keyvan Esfarjani, chief global operations officer at Intel. “Its customer orientation and commitment to excellence is a testament to its dedication and serves as a global benchmark for others to follow.” The Intel EPIC distinguished supplier award recognises a consistent level of strong performance across

The PVG 48 valve

PVG 48 valve to have the same high performance and quality as the rest of our PVG proportional valves. By maintaining the design concept, an engineer can add this section to an existing application. The ability to do this without requiring a complete redesign ensures OEMs can easily optimise their machine using the entire PVG valve range. This helps by saving space and reducing weight and costs, which we know are critical factors for our customers.” Danfoss Power Solutions www.danfoss.com

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Civils Store brings StormTech into stock to help customers meet sustainable drainage deadline

Combining arch-shaped chambers with an innovative, integrated water quality treatment system, StormTech has been used successfully in over 50,000 projects worldwide employing in excess of three million units. Featuring a range of chamber sizes and its unique isolator row, providing ‘first flush’ cleansing and treatment of storm water run-off, StormTech is especially suited to applications requiring minimum cover, installation under trafficked areas and fast construction. As units are stackable, minimal space is required for storage and transport. StormTech fully complies with the recently updated design and construction guidance for foul and surface water sewers, meaning that water companies in England can accept StormTech when offered for adoption by developers under Section 104 Agreements in accordance with the Water Industry Act 1991. Additionally, structural modelling to Eurocodes has demonstrated that StormTech SuDS attenuation chambers can be installed to the minimum and maximum cover depths detailed within the standard ADS installation guidelines, originally based on US standards. Kevin Hancock, Civils Store managing director, said: “We have enjoyed great success with StormTech on a buy to-order basis, and with the huge increase in interest in StormTech and with Schedule 3 just round the corner, it makes perfect sense for us to bring StormTech into stock at our depots. Our first shipment is to Kent in the UK, then into Somerset, with other branches to follow.” Advanced Drainage Systems www.adspipe.co.uk

Groundworks and drainage supply specialist Civils Store is the latest infrastructure materials distributor to register interest in StormTech, the stormwater management system from Advanced Drainage Systems Inc (ADS). With Schedule 3 of the Flood & Water Management Act 2010, requiring developers to seek adoption of all their sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), expected to be implemented next year, the importance and accessibility of effective stormwater storage and attenuation systems is only set to increase. With Civils Store now stocking StormTech, a versatile alternative to crates, ADS’s products can now be sourced throughout Civil Store’s UK branch network.

The importance and accessibility of effective stormwater storage and attenuation systems is only set to increase

Fredrik Haglund appointed president of Tibnor

own request after four successful years: “Working in Tibnor for the past four years has been extremely rewarding and meaningful, thanks to motivated, creative and professional Tibnor employees. It is now time for me to do something totally different. And I am happy to have an excellent successor: Fredrik will take Tibnor towards 2030 and beyond.” “It gives me great pleasure to announce Fredrik as the next president of Tibnor. Fredrik has extensive experience in Tibnor and has led an impressive transformation and growth in Tibnor Denmark. I am convinced he will lead Tibnor towards continued profitable growth, digitalisation and sustainability in the best possible way. Kimmo has successfully developed

Fredrik Haglund has been with Tibnor since 2008, and a member of the management team since 2016. He has led Tibnor Denmark since 2020, as well as managing Tibnor’s parts business and Tibnor Sweden logistics and production before that. “It is very inspiring to be chosen to lead Tibnor. I look forward to, together with all Tibnor employees, continuing to deliver on our strategy and further strengthening our market position. We have a very strong set-up in all Tibnor countries and this gives a good foundation for further expansion and profitable growth,” said Mr Haglund. Kimmo Väkiparta, current president of Tibnor, has decided to step down at his

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Tibnor in terms of growth, profitability and business culture. I want to thank Kimmo for his outstanding work for the company,” added Martin Lindqvist, chairman of Tibnor. Fredrik Haglund will take up his new position in July and be located at Tibnor HQ in Solna, Sweden. SSAB www.ssab.com

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Precise on-site gas analyser from WITT

TechnipFMC wins gas development contract TechnipFMC has been awarded a significant integrated engineering, procurement, construction and installation (iEPCI™) contract by OMV (Norge) AS for its Berling gas development project. It will be OMV’s first iEPCI™ project in Norway as operator. TechnipFMC will design and install the subsea production systems, controls, pipelines and umbilicals for the development on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. The award follows a six-month integrated front end engineering and design (iFEED™) study, which optimised the field layout and improved the project’s economics by confirming the suitability of thermally insulated pipe-in-pipe technology for the flowline used in this tieback. TechnipFMC www.technipfmc.com Thanks to its compact dimensions, low weight and integrated handle, the new MFA 10.0 with its robust stainless steel housing can be used as a mobile unit. However, it is also suitable as a stationary unit for continuous monitoring of gas mixtures. An RJ45 network connection, an analogue output and three potential-free relay contacts are available for signal transmission. The input pressure may be in the range of 1.5 to 10 barg, the temperature range in the range of -5°C to 50°C. 100 to 230V are required for operation. WITT www.wittgas.com THE new MFA 10.0 from WITT is a multi-gas analyser that can determine the composition of 15 different gas mixtures precisely and rapidly. This makes the compact, lightweight device ideal for on-site service purposes, although it can also be used for continuous analysis. The MFA 10.0 analyses various two-gas mixtures of argon, helium, carbon dioxide, methane, oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen. The reading is carried out in a matter of seconds, applying the thermal conductivity measurement principle. The advantage of this technology is that the measuring cell enjoys a long service life. The new WITT analyser is particularly user-friendly. It is operated via a 7" touch screen with password protection. Gas combinations can be selected and alarm limits defined quite intuitively. If the limits are exceeded, an acoustic and/ or visual alarm is triggered, and (where specified) an alarm acknowledgement requirement. All measurements can be viewed and exported via the measurement history function. Unlike competitor devices, the MFA 10.0 does not have to be recalibrated when the gas combination is changed. This simplifies handling and saves valuable working time.

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Mitigating the potential risks of low quality products with steel pipe certifications By Greg Maurer, director of technical services and quality assurance, Wheatland Tube and Western Tube, Zekelman Industries

What could go wrong? The range of what could go wrong spans from the presence of rust to threading challenges to catastrophic failure of the pipe a few years from now. A common scenario is that the lower-quality pipe is installed, the rest of the building is constructed, and then the problem is discovered in final testing and walk throughs. Now, a contractor doesn’t just have to replace the pipe, but they must rip out walls, floors, or ceilings to get to the faulty material. In this situation, the “cheaper alternative” has now cost thousands of dollars in repairs, replacements and delays. The project will not finish on time, and the contractor’s reputation is damaged. And yet, even that last scenario is better than one in which the faulty pipe is carrying natural gas or is part of a fire sprinkler system, where any sort of performance malfunction could be a life safety issue. It’s a concerning scenario, and one that should be avoided at all costs. You simply can’t take someone’s word when it comes to the health and safety of customers, employees or the surrounding community. Certifications that mean more Instead of relying on someone’s claim that their pipe meets the standards, contractors should seek out pipe that meets certification requirements that are verified by a third party. Some of the more common certifications are: • API – American Petroleum Institute . API certified pipe is used in petrochemical applications. It is the most stringent manufacturing certification process. • NSF – National Sanitation Foundation . NSF-61 is for materials or products that come into contact with drinking water. • UL ® and FM – Underwriters Laboratories and Factory Mutual . These organisations evaluate the components in a fire protection system. • UPC – Uniform Plumbing Code . This code governs the installation and inspection of plumbing systems as a means of promoting the public’s health, safety and welfare. This is not a requirement for steel pipes.

With the influx of steel pipes being imported from around the world, contractors have never had more choices than they do today. With mounting pressure to get a job done for less, some contractors are opting for a quick fix that may save them a few dollars. Besides, the pipes are often hidden behind walls and ceilings, so it’s not as if anyone is going to see a difference, right? And contractors are told they meet ASTM standards, so what could go wrong? Understanding ASTM standards ASTM is a wonderful organisation that develops standards that enhance the performance of products we use every day. In the steel pipe world, the A53 standard is the one that manufacturers strive to meet throughout their entire process. ASTM A53 specifies the steel must be open-hearth, basic oxygen or electric-furnace processed, and recommends the tests that should be performed to ensure the steel pipe adheres to the standard. Many contractors are not aware that compliance with ASTM standards relies solely on self-certification processes by various manufacturers from around the world. There is no ASTM representative that visits the factory and observes the processes to ensure the standard is being met. As such, when someone offers an inexpensive pipe that they claim is ASTM approved, the only way to truly verify it is for the distributor or your team to perform all the necessary tests. A contractor may even find themselves wondering how consistent the pipe’s performance will be from pipe to pipe and over time after the installation is complete. Contractors face various challenges when managing construction projects, from weather delays to staffing issues. While many of these challenges may be unavoidable, some contractors are taking unnecessary risks by selecting lower-quality steel pipes and tubes. This article highlights the potential dangers of these choices and emphasises the importance of certified pipe solutions.

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Wheatland’s SureThread, contractor preferred standard pipe

• A53 Grades A and B – Grade A pipe has lower yield and tensile strength, making it a bit softer and more malleable. Grade B has higher yield and tensile strength and is required for many governmental applications. Grade B, in addition to the higher mechanical properties, has some additional testing requirements that must be met versus Grade A. One pipe for many applications Contractors and distributors may look at the above list and worry about the amount of pipe they might need to have in stock, but the good news is that problem has been solved as well. With recent manufacturing advancements, contractors can now get SureThread™ Standard Pipe from Wheatland Tube, which is ASTM A53, Type F, Grade B continuous weld (CW) pipe ranging from half-inch to four-inch that meets all these standards: Uniform Plumbing Code, UL ® and C-UL Listed, FM Approved and NSF-61. Contractors have enough to worry about. Adding unnecessary risks on top of everything else just to save a few dollars is not worth it. Don’t jeopardise your business or the lives of others – seek out third-party certified pipe for your next project and rest comfortably knowing that it will be a job well done.

Wheatland SureThread™, A53, Type F, Grade B

Greg Maurer, director, technical services and quality assurance, Zekelman Industries

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