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8 Cover Story Orion Valves enters Guinness Book of Records with world’ s biggest valve
2025 was a remarkable year for Orion Valves, the specialist manufacturer of severe service valves based in Trieste, Italy. In addition to celebrating the company’ s 75th anniversary, it also successfully entered the Guinness World Records by producing the largest valve ever manufactured. It was an astonishing achievement which highlights the exceptional level of technical expertise of the Orion team.
12 Chemical Industry Salus Aviation elevates agricultural spraying with IMI pneumatic technology
Collaboration delivers innovative solutions for efficient and reliable crop treatment across New Zealand and Australia, with plans in place to provide the AS350 spray system globally.
14 Chemical Industry Chemical industry stressed yet essential to everyday life
24 Artificial Intelligence The impact of artificial intelligence on valve sealing technology
Artificial intelligence is transforming valve sealing by optimising material design, manufacturing quality and predictive maintenance, helping industries improve safety, reliability, regulatory compliance and emissions control across demanding industrial applications.
26 Control Valves Not so good valve vibrations
This article explains the sources of the extreme vibrations and sound that can occur around control valves, as well as the damage that can result. The discussion then turns to different solutions for mitigation once the cause has been identified.
Analysts indicate a depressed market for the chemical industry in the short term, but valve OEMs continue to launch new products for the sector whilst ongoing plant investments underscore how fundamental the chemical industry is to our modern lifestyle.
30 Chemical Industry Why smart pressure management determines PFAS treatment success
20 Valve Selection Selection criteria for industrial valves
Proper valve selection is a critical aspect of industrial system design, directly influencing safety, efficiency, and reliability. This article outlines key considerations and a structured methodology to help engineers choose the most suitable valve for their specific operational needs.
Removing PFAS from drinking water requires sophisticated treatment technologies. PFAS treatment systems therefore benefit from sophisticated pressure relief valves that continuously monitor optimal operating conditions.
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