TPT January 2008

Pipe fittings from Slovakia Zeleziarne Podbrezová, Slovakia, is a well- known producer of seamless steel tubes. The company is also a supplier of welded tubes and buttwelding pipe fittings, elbows and reducers, forged flanges and other forgings. These products are manufactured by its subsidiary ZP Prako. The production range of elbows is from ½" up to 24", and reducers from ¾" up to 4". The flange dimension range is from NW 15 (20/80mm) to NW 200 (219/320mm). All of these products are produced from carbon and alloy steel and are manufactured according to world standards.

Latest series of multipurpose ball valves

Swagelok Company, USA, develops and provides fluid system solutions, including products, assemblies and services. These products are designed for applications including instrumentation, pharmaceutical, oil and gas, power, petrochemical, alternative fuels, and semi-conductor. The company’s new SK series multipurpose ball valves offer positive, quarter-turn shut-off for general process and control applications in fluid systems. Key features fi The SK series multipurpose ball valves from Swagelok Company

of the valves are 316 stainless steel construction, spring-loaded seats, floating ball, and low-torque operation. The spring-loaded seats and floating ball provides leak-tight integrity in both low- and high-pressure systems, while reducing wear and extending lifecycle. Low-torque allows for easy manual operation and the use of smaller pneumatic and electric actuators. The valves are suitable for installation in panels. In addition to manual actuation, SK series valves are available with standard Swagelok or ISO 5211-compliant rack and pinion pneumatic actuators. End connection options include Swagelok gaugeable tube fitting, NPT and ISO pipe, and VCO ® O-ring face seal. Sizes are ¼", 3 / 8 ", 6mm and 8mm. The new valves are rated for working pressures to 6,000 psi (413 bar), and temperatures ranging from -40º to 302°F (-40º to 150°C).

Zeleziarne Podbrezová – Slovakia Fax : +421 48 6452002 Email : admin@zelpo.sk Website : www.steeltube.sk

ZP Prako – Slovakia Fax : +421 53 41 767 15 Email : admin@zpprako.sk Website : www.zpprako.sk

Swagelok Europe – Switzerland Fax : +41 55 246 6400 Website : www.swagelok.com

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