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Taco Comfort Solutions: Zone Valves

January 26, 2017

This zone valve is for use in hydronic heating and other HVAC systems, such as those with fan coils and air handlers. The mechanical valve allows one actuator to accept input voltages between 120 and 277 vac 50/60 HZ.

Refrigerant Migration: Dangerous But Preventable

Keep the oil warm and consider pump down to prevent compressor damage

Joe Marchese

January 9, 2017

Refrigerant migration occurs as a result of a difference in vapor pressure between the oil in the crankcase of the compressor and the refrigerant vapor in another part of the system.

Matco-Norca: Gate Valve

January 9, 2017

This flanged ductile gate valve is used to control water in fire sprinkler systems.

Intelligent Pump Market Expected to Reach $880 Million by 2021

Europe is expected to dominate the market

December 22, 2016

The global intelligent pump market is expected to grow from an estimated $613.7 million in 2016 to $880 million by 2021, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5 percent from 2016 to 2021, according to a report by MarketsandMarkets.

Belimo Aircontrols USA Inc.: Butterfly Valve

December 5, 2016

This butterfly valve and actuator assembly is an intelligent, energy-efficient, and reliable high-flow HVAC market solution.

Powers, a Watts brand: Mixing Valve

October 17, 2016

This mixing valve installs on a hot water tank to increase hot water capacity by providing greater control over water temperature and flow. The valve allows water to be stored at high temperatures, which helps to extend a water heater’s capacity.

Milwaukee Tool: Transfer Pump

October 17, 2016

Completely self-priming, this transfer pump is designed with a flexible impeller that, once turned on, starts pumping water instantly from inlet to outlet without the need for additional priming assistance from the user.

Frost & Sullivan Recognizes Armstrong with Product Strategy Leadership Award

Design Envelope products deliver maximum value with low operating risk and costs

October 5, 2016

Based on its analysis of the intelligent fluid-flow equipment market, Frost & Sullivan has recognized Armstrong Fluid Technologies with the 2016 Global Frost & Sullivan Award for Product Line Strategy Leadership.

Taco Comfort Solutions Inc.: Hydronic Circulator

September 26, 2016

This circulator features the BIO Barrier^®, which protects the pump from contaminants, and the SureStart function, which automatically frees locked rotor conditions and self-purges air.

Belimo Announces Innovation Contest

Prize money will be awarded to first, second, and third place entries

September 20, 2016

Belimo Americas has announced an Innovation Contest regarding zone valves. Internal leakage in zone valves can cause significant loss of energy and money, noted the company. The contest involves finding a simple method for detecting and measuring zone valve internal leakage.