Chemical Technology October 2015

AZ-Armaturen South Africa: Celebrating 30 years in South Africa AZ-Armaturen South Africa, a subsidiary of the German AZ-Armaturen Group is excited to have reached its 30-year anniversary as a leading manufacturer of high quality plug valves and special valve solutions. The company is proud to celebrate three decades of progress, success, develop- ment and its commitment to manufacture sleeved, self-lubricating plug valves in Sub- Saharan Africa.

The AZ-Armaturen Group manufactures industrial valves, particularly plug valves for many production facilities in the chemical, petrochemical, mining, power, pharma, pa- per and food industries. The family-owned business was founded 1963 in the Black Forest in Germany, where the first plug valves were manufactured. In 1985, AZ- Armaturen South Africa was founded as the first manufacturing subsidiary. Since the day of founding, AZ South Africa has been com- mitted to manufacturing the majority of AZ’s product range locally and to purchase cast- ings and raw materials from South African suppliers. In 1995 and 2009 respectively, manufacturing plants were established in Brazil and China. Global growth, market-driven product in- novation and the utilisation of newmaterials and innovative production processes can only be achieved with a team of motivated employees. AZ-Armaturen South Africa would like to offer its heartfelt thanks to cus- tomers, employees, suppliers and partners for their continuous support. Improved valve design sets quality benchmark to a new top level The AZ-Armaturen Group has further devel- oped its high quality plug valve range with the introduction of a safe, reliable and mod- ular sealing and mounting arrangement.

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According to a spokesman for the company, the specialised valve design sets the quality benchmark high for valves used in hazard- ous, dangerous and difficult applications where highest reliability is needed. The new modular valve design provides maximum flexibility so that the basic valve design can easily be modified according to customer requirements. The new ”ISO-Standard” design provides advantages such as: valve free of cavities and maintenance; improved shaft and cover sealing; safety sealings to prevent fugitive emission of aggressive and toxic media; actuator mounting flange according to ISO 5211; modular system for maximized flexibility; and a patented cardanic dihedron coupling. The new valve design will be supplied to the sub-Saharan market from early 2016 and will further benefit customers‘ needs by providing higher reliability, advanced safety features and more flexibility. For more information tel +27 11 397 3665, email sales@az-armaturen.co.za, or go to www.az-armaturen.co.za. The unit is shipped in a foam-lined, durable carry case and includes the MTN/2200, a general purpose sensor probe with a de- fault sensitivity of 100 mV/g, as well as a magnetic base and spike (for use with the probe), a coiled cable with a 4-pin Lumberg connector at each end, and a universal battery charger. The meter features a colour LCD display and has the ability to store up to 100 read- ings against a real-time clock. Monitran is a world leader in the design, development and manufacture of sensors and systems for vibration and displacement measurement .

Monitran’s new compact hand-held vibration meter Instrotech, distributor and manufacturer of a range of process control instrumentation and specialised systems, has announced the launch of UK-based Monitran’s MTN/ VM220, a compact, handheld meter for measuring vibration levels. It is a recharge- able, portable instrument designed to oper- ate with a constant current accelerometer to provide accurate vibration measurements. Conforming to ISO10816-3, the MTN/ VM220 is engineered to detecting the early signs of component wear or failure in pumps, motors, gearboxes and other mechanical assemblies.

Measuring only 122 x 78 x 28 mm, the MTN/VM220 has an easy-grip, rubberised case and a long-life rechargeable battery.

For more information on Monitran’s new MTN/VM220 vibration meter, contact the

Instrotech team on +27 010 595 1831 or email sales@instrotech.co.za.

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Chemical Technology • October 2015