Gulf Coast Special Advertising Section
A versatile range of emergency relief vent valves These new manway pressure and pressure/vacuum relief vents go well beyond the performance of normal pressure relief systems, says manufacturer Valve Concepts
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he new VCI 8900 Series from Valve Concepts, Inc. (VCI) provides the versatility that comes with innovative design and modular construction. Available in both top-guided (spring-loaded) and hinged (weight-loaded) configurations, 8900 Series relief vents feature a one-piece flange base with an integrated bolting pad to accommodate the hinged design. The modular design allows the valves to be converted from a pressure/vacuum vent to a pressure-only vent or vice versa. “The design also permits the pressure pallet assembly to be easily removed for unobstructed access to the tank for cleaning, inspection or repairs,” says Aaron Brantley, VCI product engineer. “Plus, the flange base incorporates a set of integrated lifting lugs for easier removal or installation.” Unlike competitive emergency pressure relief vents that use an O-ring for sealing,
Modular design makes the VCI 8900 a versatile pressure/vacuum relief valve 8900 Series units utilize a flat diaphragm, which forms around the seat to provide a tighter seal and improved reliability. “The
pressure pallet assembly provides an effective vapor-tight seal when the tank is not under emergency conditions,” Brantley continues, “and after the excess pressure is relieved, the pallet assembly will reseat to again provide a vapor-tight seal.” Relief pressure on the hinged Model 8930 pressure relief vent and Model 8940 pressure/vacuum relief vent can be adjusted to < 0.5 psig by adding or removing lid weights and counter-balance weights in any combination. The top guided Model 8910 pressure relief vent and Model 8920 pressure/vacuum relief vents can be adjusted from 0.5 to 15 psig by simply tightening or releasing spring pressure. All models are available with 20-inch or 24-inch ASME and API flanged bases, with other designs on request. VCI, a division of Cashco, Inc., is headquartered in Ellsworth, Kan. Cashco manufactures a broad line of throttling rotary and linear control valves, pressure reducing regulators and back pressure regulators. www.cashco.com
The industrial website for today’s engineer Global sealing products manufacturer Flexitallic has revamped its website to provide easy and rapid access to the information engineering professionals need
Dynamic tools: Flexitallic’s new website
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he profile of today’s engineer is changing the landscape of industrial marketing and how companies are reaching prospects and customers. The Flexitallic Group (Flexitallic), an international market leader in industrial static sealing products, has listened to this need and has created an interactive industrial website that is designed specifically for the research and buying needs of engineers in 2011.
“Creating this next-level website speaks directly to our markets and to our customers,” says Jim Lenahan, Marketing Manager of Flexitallic. “It is important that our website model align with the demand of our industry engineers to understand their needs for researching, selecting and making buying decisions online.” Today, online methods dominate the stages of the buying cycle. 2010 reports from engineering portal Global Spec demonstrate that engineers have significantly reduced their reliance on traditional channels, preferring to use supplier websites, online catalogs and other online resources that help educate, improve decision making capabilities, and increase their confidence level in making final purchase decisions. “Next-generation engineers have stepped up the demand of what they expect from their industrial suppliers online,” adds Lenahan. “They expect tailored solutions.” “Most industrial websites are just a little more than a brochure, with many com-
panies still not on board with the changes that have taken place in the market,” says Keith Miller, VP of Sales, Marketing & Engineering for Flexitallic. Intuitively structured, the Flexitallic website provides easy and rapid access to product information, online training, specifications, decisionmaking tools and live technical and customer service. “Increased web capabilities brings the elements of technology together with information and dynamic tools for engineers who require real time information and response,” adds Miller. “This helps them make intelligent research and buying decisions, resulting in shortened sales cycles in our business.” The Flexitallic Group is an international market leader in the manufacture and global supplier of high-quality, highvalue industrial static sealing products. Flexitallic has manufacturing locations in 15 countries and over 600 stocking distributors worldwide. www.flexitallic.com
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