Click here to enlarge imageThe Cam-CentricRegistered rectangular ported plug valve from Val-Matic now includes ½ in. through 2 in. sizes. Both the packing and stainless steel radial bearings are protected by grit seals in the upper and lower bearing journals. The line includes ½ in. through 36 in. in flanged, threaded and MJ end connections.
Val-Matic Valve and Manufacturing Corp.
Elmhurst, IL
Tel: 630-941-7600
Fax: 630-941-8042
Web: www.valmatic.com
Modeling software
Pizer has released an update for its Hydra 6 sewer modeling software. The updated software provides additional analysis settings, including variable "n", storm delay and storm analysis for worst-case scenarios. It also provides a new hydraulic calculation engine with several significant improvements. Additional reporting options include pre-formatted reports for analysis results data. The update also offers improved help file documentation including a WinHelp 2000 Explorer View window that displays contents, index and search tabs alongside topics. Keyword indexing also is expanded. Hydra models the hydraulics in municipal storm, sanitary and combined sewer systems.
Pizer Inc.
Tel: 206-634-2808
Fax: 206-634-0624
Web: www.pizer.com
Valve actuator
Halogen Valve has introduced the new Hexacon Multi-Channel Actuator Controller. Th system uses a single microprocessor and battery to operate sequentially from three to six Eclipse actuators. The system can be used on tons or cylinders and in conjunction with the company's Simplex and Duplex units. The equipment may be used to mitigate the impact of chlorine releases as required by EPA's Risk Management Planning to minimize the feasibility of a reportable incident.
Halogen Valve Systems Inc.
Irvine, CA
Tel: 949-261-5030
Fax: 949-261-5033
Web: www.halogenvalve.com
Filter press
Netzsch has introduced its new generation Siderail Filter Press. The new press design comes in a wide range of model sizes, and smaller models are available from stock. Convenient access to the filter plates allows easy plate removal. Automated features include plate shifting devices, drip trays, cloth washers, cloth spreaders and scrapers, light curtains and fully automated programmable logic controls. Netzsch designs all its filter presses to produce a dry cake and clear filtrate.
Netzsch Inc.
Exton, PA
Tel: 610-363-8010
Fax: 610-363-0971
Web: www.netzschusa.com