INNOVATIONS & SOLUTIONS
Helios Technologies introduces new cartridge valve
Helios Technologies has released the FPJP cartridge valve through its operating company , Sun Hydraulics . The valve is designed for proportional control at high flow rates . The FPJP delivers a flow rate of 114 gpm ( 431 L / min ) and operates at a maximum pressure of 5000 psi ( 350 bar ). It uses Sun ’ s floating style construction , which aims to reduce the risk of internal parts binding due to installation torque or machining inconsistencies . Helios suggests the valve , when combined with the XMD Series valve driver , is suitable for various on- and off-highway equipment applications , including agriculture , construction , forestry , marine and material handling .
MSS revises standard for spot facing of flanges
The Manufacturers Standardization Society ( MSS ) of the Valve and Fittings Industry announces that SP-9-2024 , Spot Facing for Bronze , Iron , and Steel Flanges has been revised and published by MSS . This MSS Standard Practice applies to the spot facing for U . S . customary ( inchseries ) bolting of pipe flanges in bronze , gray iron , ductile iron , or steel when casting integral with valves and fittings , as well as the companion flanges when so required by the standard for the product . This Standard Practice also applies to the spot facing for SI ( metric ) bolting used in bolted joints not covered by the referenced flange standards herein . SP-9 continues to be maintained under the consensus of MSS Technical Committees 102 , Iron Flanges & Flanged Fittings ( primary ), 110 , Steel Flanges & Flanged Fittings , and 201 , Non-Ferrous Fittings and Flanges ( secondary ).
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