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How to Avoid Boil-off Gas in Cryogenic Vessels
The space-saving benefits of storing gas in liquid form were recognised back in the 19th Century, but a practical, commercially viable solution for storing liquid gases did not come about until around 1898. At this time, James Dewar succeeded in liquefying...
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A Dangerous Mix – How to Avoid and Handle Mixed-Pressure Connections
Mixing high- and medium-pressure fittings or incompatible parts makes systems unstable, inefficient and potentially dangerous. At worst, it can cause a potentially fatal explosion. KC Controls are all about making our products as safe as possible and helping customers...
read moreChoosing the Right Mix to Prevent Corrosion in Your Installation
Corrosion is a major challenge for many design engineers and specifiers in the general industrial market. Choosing the right materials is critical to ensure optimal performance, as even the highest quality products can fail if not used properly. Materials selection:...
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Correct Material Selection to Avoid Corrosion in
Small Bore Tubing Webinar
Is corrosion in Small Bore Tubing causing you material selection nightmares, if so we will be able to help you. KC Controls, along with Parker product specialists invite you to our latest webinar offering technical expertise into corrosion and how to...
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How to Avoid Risk of Ignition When Oxygen is Present in Valve Applications
Manufacture of cryogenic valves where oxygen is present requires careful adherence to strict BAM and DIN standards to avoid ignition during use. It is a well-known fact that oils and grease can spontaneously ignite and burn explosively in atmospheres which are...
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Flushing Rings – An Opportunity for Growth Webinar Recording
KC Controls, along with Jim Breeze a Parker product specialist, invite you to our latest webinar; Flushing Rings – An Opportunity for Growth. In the Webinar you will learn Why we use a diaphragm seal What is a drip ring and its features Where in the...
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Flushing Rings – An Opportunity for Growth Webinar Tuesday 11th August 2020 10:00 am – 11:00 am
KC Controls, along with Jim Breeze a Parker product specialist, invite you to our latest webinar; Flushing Rings - An Opportunity for Growth. In the Webinar you will learn Why we use a diaphragm seal What is a drip ring and its features Where in the...
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New Parker Subsea Small-Bore Valves deliver leak-free, long-term performance in oil and gas exploration and production
Parker Hannifin, the global leader in motion and control technologies, has launched a new range of small-bore subsea ball valves and subsea needle valves for leak-free and reliable, long-term performance in subsea applications up to 10,000 PSI (689 bar) and depths...
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PARKER CROSS REFERENCE & COMPETITOR INTERCHANGE
Are you looking for an obsolete or current Parker or competitor part? By using the web-based Cross Reference and Interchange application, Parker deliver! The tool is built on direct feedback from customers and distributors to provide a quicker, easier way to access...
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Four Key Factors to Consider When Selecting Instrumentation Tubing
When designing a leak-free instrumentation system, one of the first steps to ensuring safety and reliability is to select the right tubing for the intended application. No system integrity is complete without this critical link and its compatibility with the rest of...
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Discontinuation of 8012170 sensor cell for the ABB analogue 9408 dissolved oxygen system
Please note that due to component obsolescence, the ABB high level dissolved oxygen sensor; part number PN 8012170 has been discontinued. The implication of this is that the various configurations of the “9408” dissolved oxygen system, can no longer be...

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New level of modularity with ABB’s electromagnetic flowmeters
Achieving peak efficiency and performance in your production process demands reliable, precise instrumentation. Our Electromagnetic Flowmeters are designed to meet the most rigorous demands of process industry applications, delivering operational and financial...