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With the introduction of a new single-seated valve, Italian valve manufacturer Bardiani Valvole has launched the first and only high-pressure valve available for hygienic applications certified according to global 3-A Sanitary Standards. Freudenberg Sealing Technologies worked closely with Bardiani Valvole to engineer a unique seal that supports this new valve design.

The point-to-point IO-Link communication protocol connects sensors and actuators—regardless of fieldbus—to automation systems.

Alfa Laval has unveiled a refreshed, rethought version of the Alfa Laval ThinkTop, the company’s best-selling valve sensing and control unit for hygienic valves used in the dairy, food, beverage, brewery and pharmaceutical industries.

SPX Flow has announced the release of the new CU4plus control unit for its next generation APV / Waukesha Cherry Burrell D4 Series double seat mix proof valve.