TPi January 2012

f i t t ings & valves

Pipe fittings made in Germany Bänninger Kunststoff-Produkte GmbH was founded by the Bänninger family more than thirty years ago. Although no longer owned by the family, the company is an independent, flexible working enterprise with modern production sites in Reiskirchen (near Frankfurt) and Stassfurt (near Magdeburg). Bänninger produces high quality pipe fittings, pipes and installation accessories to various technical

includes pipe fittings made of PVC-U, PE100 and PP-R in more than 2,100 different products for cold or hot water, drinking or waste water, rain water, gas and all sorts of chemicals. In close cooperation with users, the company’s experts have constantly developed new materials that are suitable for specific applications and new techniques and products for quick and easy installation. As an example: PP-RCT pipes; although using the same pressure rate, the volume flow (m 2 /h) is 17% higher than that of the classic PP-R pipe. State-of-the-art logistics ensure that products are delivered promptly, within just 24 hours inside Germany and 48 hours maximum to foreign markets. Bänninger Kunststoff-Produkte GmbH – Germany info@baenninger.de www.baenninger.de The Limitorque QXM is available for multi-turn valves that require a minimum of 24Nm (18lb-ft) to a maximum of 337Nm (250lb-ft) torque, and from 3 to 24 rpm. “The introduction of the Flowserve Limitorque QXM underscores our commitment to creating engineered solutions that help lower the total cost of ownership and increase plant uptime,” said Bill Lyon, director, research and development, Flowserve Flow Control Division. “The QXM is designed to offer reliability and long life in applications that require an uninterrupted power supply.”

regulations and standards, and always from the best raw materials. The company’s pipes and pipe fittings are continuously tested and approved to ensure full compliance with the strictest safety standards and regulations.

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Smart valve actuator Flowserve Corporation has announced the availability of the Limitorque QXM smart valve actuator, designed for rising stem valve applications, including choke valves and small control valves in the upstream oil and gas, water, fossil fuel and renewable power markets.

This redundancy is part of the built- in self-test feature of all Limitorque smart actuators, and the positioning resolution makes the QXM one of the most accurate actuators on the market. The QXM uses a brushless direct current (BLDC) voltage motor that meets most global voltage requirements. This feature is an advanced technology that helps eliminate sparks, reduce mechanical and electrical noise, and dissipate heat better than direct-current motors with brushes. The brushless motor is designed to last longer than conventional motors and allows for more accurate positioning. The BLDC motor, in conjunction with the absolute encoder, helps provide the precision that users require in their processes.

The QXM is a smart electronic valve actuator available with either 6.5 total turns or a maximum of 20 total drive sleeve turns. This is particularly important for small valves that require limited travel and maximum control. The QXM encoder employs system- on-chip technology that permits redundant, 12-bit resolution over 20 total turns, or an accuracy of less than two degrees of drive sleeve rotation.

Flowserve Corporation – USA www.flowserve.com

Flanges and fittings from China Shanxi Fullside International Trade Co, Ltd is one of the largest flange and pipe fittings suppliers in China. The company offers various flanges and relevant pipe fittings such as elbows, tees, crosses, reducers and pipe caps. Products are made according to ASME/ ANSI, JIS, BS and DIN standards, and the manufacturing size range is ½" to 80", in pressure classes from DN15 to DN2000. Materials used include stainless steel, carbon steel, alloy steel and ranges in

large grades. Non-standard flanges can also be fabricated to customers’ designs.

Shanxi Fullside International Trade Co, Ltd – China www.fullside.net

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