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Greene Tweed Unveils Arlon ® 3160XT : An Innovative Glass-Filled , Cross-Linked PEEK Material Designed for Hydrogen Applications
Warren Controls Announces Updates to ValveWorks ® Program
Greene Tweed , a global leader in advanced materials and high-performance solutions , has announced the launch of Arlon ® 3160XT , a new glass-reinforced , cross-linked PEEK material for fuel cell , electrolyzer , and valve components . With exceptional creep resistance and electrical insulation properties , Arlon ® 3160XT represents a significant advancement in
Oliver Valves announced its role in the Gas Lift Compressor Package ( WPOX ) project , part of TNS PTTEP ’ s ambitious Bundled Phase 3 ( G1-1E ) development . This project encompasses wellhead platforms , critical pipeline infrastructure , materials science , addressing critical needs in hydrogen applications .
Hydrogen energy is gaining momentum as a clean , renewable alternative to fossil fuels . However , the transition to commercial-scale hydrogen production , storage , and utilization requires solutions for key material challenges . Introduced at the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Seminar in Long Beach , CA , Arlon ® 3160XT is engineered to bridge this gap by enhancing performance and reliability in key hydrogen systems . Expanding on the capabilities of Greene Tweed ’ s trusted Arlon ® 3000XT platform , this new grade delivers improved performance in the most demanding environments .
Oliver Valves Supports TNS PTTEP ’ s Bundled Phase 3 Development with Precision-Engineered Valves
brownfield modifications , and essential tie-ins , further enhancing energy infrastructure in the region .
Central to this initiative are their D-Type Double Block and Bleed Valves , designed to deliver exceptional reliability in demanding applications . These valves , crafted with precision on the Oliver Valves shop floor , exemplify the high standards of engineering excellence that have made Oliver Valves a trusted partner in global energy projects . The Gas Lift Compressor Package will play a critical role in TNS PT- TEP ’ s energy objectives .
Warren Controls , a manufacturer of control valves and specialty fluid handling products , has announced updates to its ValveWorks ® program aimed at improving the sizing and selection process for globe and rotary control valves in accordance with the ISA 75.01 international standard .
The latest revision introduces a new interface that aligns with the ARI brand identity and includes several functional improvements . Users can now assign a quote number on the Project Edit page , utilizing an alpha-numeric text field that supports special characters .
Enhancements to the input filters have been implemented for improved robustness and security , addressing previous limitations . A new checkbox on the fluid data page allows users to bypass trim limit filters when necessary .
Additionally , a button has been added to the valve data page for removing blankets , which was not previously possible . A bug that occasionally prevented blanket information from being saved has also been fixed , ensuring consistent data retention .
These updates enhance the existing capabilities of ValveWorks ®, which provides users with access to over 100,000 combinations of construction attributes . The program allows for precise sizing of control valves based on critical parameters such as flow rate , inlet pressure and temperature , pressure drop , vapor and critical pressure , and predicted noise .
Festo Introduces the Proportional Valve Terminal
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Festo introduced the VTEP , the proportional valve terminal . The VTEP is an ideal solution for flexible gripping , web tensioning , force-controlled polishing , precision piloting , dispensing , dosing , and diaphragm pump control .
The VTEP valve terminal provides closedloop control of moderate air flow – vacuum up to 35 l / min . It comes in 2- , 3- , and 5-valve variants , which can control up to 10 channels . It is less than 5 inches wide , a benefit for recently smaller footprint machines . VTEP features an EtherCAT digital communication interface for realtime communication and full data transparency .
Each valve contains an integrated pressure-temperature sensor , an airflow control algorithm , and four digitally controlled 2 / 2 piezoelectric cartridges . The cartridges are arranged in a bridge circuit , allowing two independent channels to be controlled by a single valve .
Users set performance parameters per channel and the valves provide closed-loop controls to those presets . Valves deliver highly dynamic response and precise pressure control to achieve “ target reached ” status for each channel , similar to the “ motion complete ” function in electric drive technology . Based on feedback from the valve ’ s temperature and pressure sensor , the embedded control algorithm automatically maintains the target position .
This VTEP valve terminal is the latest addition to Festo ’ s line of Controlled Pneumatics solutions – pneumatic products that control complex applications , while at the same time reducing the number of components , simplifying implementation , and conserving energy . Festo Controlled Pneumatics products include the VTEM motion terminal for high flow rate applications , the VEAB proportional pressure control valve for pressure ranges up to 6 bar , and the VPPI proportional pressure regulator .
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