TPi July 2018

Valves, fittings, flanges & connectors

New electric actuator with multi-voltage reversing motor from Asahi/America

Applications for the Series 17 include water and wastewater treatment, aquariums, chemical processing, swim- ming pools and water features, power plants and mining. The automated valves are assembled in Asahi/America’s facility in Lawrence, Massachusetts, USA, along with the company’s Type-21 ball valves and Type-57P butterfly valves. Asahi/America specialises in providing solutions for fluid handling systems, individualised to meet customers’ needs. The company manufactures corrosion- resistant thermoplastic fluid handling products, including valves, actuators, pipe and fittings.

Asahi/America, Inc, a specialist in corrosion-resistant fluid flow solutions, has introduced the Series 17 electric actuator. The compact and lightweight Series 17 features a reversing motor with multi- voltage capabilities, an internal heater, auxiliary switches and two LED position indicators. Internally, the Series 17 includes a permanently lubricated steel gear train and declutchable manual override. The Series 17 also features a com- bination NEMA 4X and 6 enclosure, which is finished with a thermally bonded powder coat to protect against corrosion, as well as an ISO bolt circle and flying leads.

Asahi/America’s Series 17 electric actuator on a Type-21 ball valve

It maintains an extensive custom fabrication department, and provides on-site consultation, supervision and training where required.

Asahi/America, Inc – USA asahi@asahi-america.com www.asahi-america.com

Swing check valves

Rugged construction and full flow area make Val-Matic’s Swing Check valve the most specified check valve for municipal and industrial water and wastewater applications, according to the manu- facturer. Its smooth, unrestricted design can provide savings in pumping costs over other check valves with reduced

Val-Matic’s Swing Check valve Val-Matic’s Swing Check valve

ports. The available closure options of lever and weight, air cushion, and lever and spring allow the valve to be used in a wide range of pumping system applications. Metal-to-metal seating is also available with reliable operation under the harshest conditions. The resilient and metal-seated Swing Check valves are designed, built and tested for compliance with ANSI/AWWA C508, NSF/ANSI 61, NSF/ANSI 372 and MSS SP-71/MSS SP-136. Val-Matic Valve & Manufacturing Corp – USA valves@valmatic.com www.valmatic.com

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