Oil and Gas

Valvcon® I-Series Network Capable Electric Actuator

The Valvcon I-Series is a compact, rugged, reliable electric actuator designed for quarter-turn valve and damper applications. I-Series actuators can be equipped with AS-i, Modbus, DeviceNet, or Foundation Fieldbus options for interface with the respective network.

Submitted by Jon Monsen
National Institute of Standards and Technology

The NIST Chemistry WebBook contains a great deal of information regarding the properties of a broad range of chemicals and is helpful for those who deal with chemical processes.In this article, Jon Monsen has outlined the procedure for finding the actual density of a gas using the WebBook.

StoneL Quartz

The StoneL Quartz Explosionproof Valve Monitoring series is durable, corrosion resistant, and versatile, making it ideal for most of your process valve monitoring requirements.

Submitted by Parker

Molybdenum disulfide is a naturally occurring blackcolored solid compound that feels slippery to the touch. It readily transfers and adheres to other solid surfaces with which it comes into contact.

For use on instrumentation, process and control systems, analyzers, and environmental equipment.

For use on instrumentation, process and control systems, analyzers, and OEM equipment.

Submitted by Clara Moyano || Parker Hannifin

Probably the most significant trend in the instrumentation products world today is the design of increasingly corrosion-resistant systems. Led by oil and gas companies, instrumentation and piping engineers are now focusing far more attention on the materials used to fabricate valves, manifolds and tubing systems. In the offshore project world, for example, Parker Hannifin is currently seeing exponential growth in the use of 6Mo in preference to traditional 316 stainless steel. So, why are so many choosing that particular material?

Parker’s WireFree locking device for two and single ferrule compression fittings on instrumentation tubing provides a highly cost-effective alternative to wire locking.

Submitted by Deborah Pollard || Parker

Here are some essential steps to help ensure your instrumentation tube and fittings system is as safe as possible.

United Electric Controls One Series

United Electric Controls recently announced a significant upgrade to its One Series line of explosion-proof, programmable transmitters and switches. The new line compresses all of the functionality of the preceding line into only five models while adding new capabilities. Learn more.