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JUNE 2015 WET NEWS 17 Actuator datalogger Rotork Controls, www.rotork.com The new Remote Hand Station enables safe and secure local monitoring and control of Rotork IQ3 actuators installed in inaccessible locations. Rotork's superior solution provides the user with an exact duplicate of the actuator's own moni- toring and control interface, at a distance of up to 100m from the valve. The user can remotely operate, interrogate and configure the actuator using the Rotork hand-held setting tool with its secure wireless Electric actuators SIPOS Aktorik, www.siposseven.com SIPOS Aktorik has secured a major order for its electric actuators from San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA) in California for the RC Harris Water Treatment Plant. The HiMod product has been selected by the utility for WTP and pump station applications. SIPOS' valve control technology will largely be adopted in remote flow control locations. An initial order for seven SIPOS actuators were delivered in 2014 to SDCWA's Rancho Hydroelectric facility in San Diego and 90 additional devices are scheduled for delivery during 2015. The kit: Specifiers file: Search for suppliers at www.wwtonline.co.uk Asco Numatics Solenoid valve technology, www.asconumatics.co.uk Asco Numatics is a leader in solenoid valve technology, with 20 manufacturing plants and a distributor network enabling it to offer quick, cost-effective service and comprehensive solutions to most automated system requirements. Its products are applied in systems within industries including the water, environmental, petrochemical, handling and dust control. Bürkert Fluid Control Systems Fluid control systems, www.burkertve.co.uk The company produces more than 5,000 different sensors and controllers, process valves and solenoid valves. Its products include the modular valve body design in its latest INOX range of space-saving modular valve bodies, which has increased the flow coefficient of a conventional angle seat valve, reducing energy requirements. Cascade Clamps Flow control, www.cascadeclamps.co.uk Cascade offers a wide selection of mains water pipe fittings for joining, repairing, hot tapping and flow control on all common pipe materials. Other products include under pressure tees, sluice gate valve, check valves, gunmetal stopcocks, self tapping ferrule straps, ductile flanged pipe fittings, and electrofusion fittings. Dixon Group Valves and couplings, www.dixoneurope.co.uk Dixon Europe has increased its range of quick release couplings, hygienic fittings, and actuators in recent months. Hydravalve (UK) Valves, pneumatic and electric actuators, www.hydravalve.co.uk With very large stockholding of valves, pneumatic and electric actuators, hose and fittings, the company has a constantly growing portfolio to meet the requirements of an ever-changing market place. Industries served include original equipment manufacturers, paint production, mixing, foundry, food and beverage, industrial washing and hydraulic. KSB Pumps, valves and related systems, www.ksb.com KSB is a leading producer of pumps, valves and related systems for a variety of sectors including water treatment. Pipestock Plastic pipes, valves and fittings, www.pipestock.com Pipestock is a trade supplier of industrial plumbing systems, including plastic pipe, fittings, valves, water meters and pipeline ancillary products. The range includes ABS valves, PVC valves, and actuated valves. Brands include Astore, Effast, Georg Fischer, Plasson and Tecno Plastic. Prochem Services Corrosion-resistant valves, www.prochem-services.com Prochem Services is a well established and respected company specialising in corrosion resistant valves and equipment specifically designed for dosing systems and handling extremely aggressive chemicals. Its products are found through- out the water, wastewater, effluent, power generation, oil and gas, chemical processing and food sectors. Rotork Actuators, www.rotork.com Rotork manufactures electric, pneumatic and hydraulic valve actuators. Valvenet Valves, www.valvenet.net The company is a supplier and distributor for Burkett Valves UK. It stocks an extensive range of Burkett valves and products, and also offers logistical and technical support. concrete steel clean water civil engineering waste water The actuators will assist flow control to city agencies including San Diego, Escondido, La Jolla and Oceanside. The devices will be adopted on lines ranging from 36" to 60", said the company. Bluetooth link. Retaining all of the actuator's functional- ity, the Remote Hand Station presents an identical window into the process, showing diagnostic data including the valve torque and usage profiles along with service logs and facilitating real time analysis directly at the unit. Alternatively, information from the actuator datalogger can be downloaded and transferred to a PC for analysis using Rotork Insight2 diagnostic software to enable valve maintenance requirements to be identified and anticipated. An essential reference tool for the UK water industry and those who shape and influence the sector, providing accurate and up-to-date information to help identify water companies, authorities, industry suppliers, buyers and licensees. 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