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Reinventing reliability through Additive Manufacturing

Reinventing reliability is a critical mission that impacts technology and product development at Neles (now Valmet Flow Control business line). In this article, Jukka Borgman, Director of Technology Development, talks about Additive Manufacturing – more commonly known as 3D printing. He is very much involved to push technology development of AM within the company.

Erosion can be stopped

Erosion can be stopped: Many of the problems associated with erosion in valves can be controlled with proper selection and sizing, whilst alternative materials of construction can be a solution for more severe applications.

Reliable Flowrox™ metering pumps eliminate chemical spills in a waste water treatment plant

Camden Waste Water Treatment Plant needed a more reliable and safer dosing operation than the previous selected solutions. To meet their needs, we worked closely with the consulting engineer and assisted with the selection of the most advantageous and suitable Flowrox™ metering pumps in a wall mount packaged pumping systems.

History of the Neles Q-Trim technology

One of our best-known flow control brands, Q-BALL™, has its roots in 1978  when a French “valve expert” Roger Bey presented his low noise and anti-cavitation solution developed for the ball valve to Antti Nelimarkka, the founder of Neles company (now Valmet's flow control business line). Q-BALL was the very first brand in famous Q-Trim™ technology aiming to reduce noise in control valves.

How can reliable valve solutions support the sustainable conversion of waste into energy?

Fortunately, the understanding that we must sustain our environment for future generations – and that it will take much more effort – is growing globally. One indication of this growing ambition is the increasing number of projects that no longer deposit waste into the sea, and, instead, aspire to derive the greatest possible benefit from it. But even after the best waste sorting and recycling, a large part of waste remains.

The value of digitalization in valve automation devices

Valmet's flow control is widely recognized as a holistic supplier of valve technologies. Valve automation, that is to say valve controllers, limit switches and digital services, are an important part of our offering.

How to improve valve service life in Catalyst Cracking Units

A catalyst, by definition, is a substance that enhances a chemical reaction. In the refining industry, catalysts are extensively used in many upgrading processes. One common upgrading process in refineries is the Fluid Catalytic Cracking unit (FCC) unit, which converts heavier distillation cuts into lighter, more profitable products, such as gasoline. This unit has many severe service valve applications that require special attention to design and material selection.

Reliability and performance with over 60 years of valve control experience

Did you know we have a long history in the design and manufacture of Neles™ valve positioners? For over 60 years, we have provided best in class control valves for pulp and paper industry. During the years, we have grown into a global provider of valve controllers for variety of industries. We interviewed Niklas Lindfors, Director, Positioners Product Center, about our journey to becoming a pioneer in positioner manufacturing.

Celebrating 65 years of flow control experience

Did you know Neles’ roots date back to March 2, 1956, when the Finnish Antti Nelimarkka and Eino Santasalo registered their company, Neles Oy, specializing in industrial valves in the Finnish Trade Register? This year we are not only celebrating our first independent year after a partial demerger, but also our 65th anniversary.

Flowrox valves control sludge flow in a wastewater plant without problems

Flowrox pinch valves PV 500 E01 are successfully controlling the sludge flow in a Polish wastewater plant. Twenty electrically actuated valves were delivered in 2011 to Poland through Danish engineering company Krüger A/S and local Valmet Flow Control channel partner.