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AGRULINE sizes now available in DIPS sizing standard
person on a ladder while working at AGRULINE

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AGRU America, Inc. announces official support for Ductile Iron Pipe Sizes (DIPS) for its AGRULINE piping systems. AGRULINE is manufactured in the United States with high-density polyethylene (HDPE) for solid-wall pressure applications.

AGRULINE offers excellent durability, resistance to corrosion, seismic and weathering resistance and leak-proof joints — all key factors when designing pipelines for a sustainable future.

Supporting the DIPS standard allows AGRU America, Inc. to deliver pipes to more projects and regions that continue to rely on that sizing system.

“Adding the custom tooling to manufacture pipes for the DIPS standard shows AGRU’s commitment to growing its piping business and meeting the needs of its customers in the United States,” says Natasha Arguijo, head of the AGRULINE business unit. “As we complete more successful projects, I expect our capabilities to grow in tandem.”

AGRU America, Inc. manufactures among the world’s largest HDPE solid-walled pressure pipes, reaching about 11.5 feet in diameter. These pipes, often made in a single 2,000 feet long section, requires special logistical considerations. The Charleston plant is uniquely equipped to handle these Goliath products, with its proximity to one of America’s fastest-growing harbors and exceptional freight access.

“AGRU, thanks to our founder, has always been a business about niche products and specialties,” says Robert L. Johnson, CEO and president of AGRU America, Inc. “Our specialization in HDPE pipes is allowing us to meet a growing need in the United States to build infrastructure for a sustainable future. We are proud of our growth these last five years and are excited to see what the next five bring.” www.agruamerica.com.

Asahi/America, Inc. expands Series 19 actuation line
Series 19 electric actuation line
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Asahi/America, Inc. has recently expanded its Series 19 electric actuation line to include a multiturn unit capable of operating on diaphragm and gate valves up to 4 inches. The Series 19 MAV MultiPack® multiturn actuator, features accelerated cycle times ranging from 13 to 100 seconds and a smart feature that tracks the number of completed cycles. Like all Series 19 actuators, the Series 19 MAV MultiPack comes standard with multi-voltage capability, a visual position indicator, an LED light to indicate valve position or fault and auxiliary contacts.

Controlled by firmware, the Series 19 MAV MultiPack is available in two packages as on/off or modulating unit. The MAV MultiPack mounts on Asahi/America, Inc. Type-14 diaphragm valves and gate valves up to 4 inches. It includes a heater, one set of dry contacts for PLC confirmation and one for alarm reporting, OLED screen with push buttons, local controls and a QR code for easy and instant access to user manuals.

All Asahi/America, Inc. Series 19 electric actuators have a corrosion resistant NEMA 4X engineered resin enclosure with stainless steel trim to protect the unit’s reversing, brushless DC motor and permanently lubricated steel gear train. The multi-voltage unit operates at a 70% duty cycle for more frequent cycling of the valve. Compatible with most PLCs, the Series 19 is a strong choice for OEMs and skid manufacturers where space is at a premium, but power cannot be sacrificed.

All Series 19 actuators are CE labeled and compliant, and factory mounted and tested to ensure dependable operation. www.asahi-america.com.

Exolon Group Inc. adds to ECORANGE line of sustainable multiwall and solid sheets
ECORANGE line of sustainable multiwall and solid sheets
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Under the name ECORANGE, Exolon Group Inc. is launching new products, rECO and rECOplus, that make use of recycled materials. The company’s ECORANGE is an assortment of products that ensures greater sustainability through a reduced ecological footprint. It currently consists of 12 Exolon®, Vivak® and Axpet® products in four product ranges.

Plastics from pre- and post-consumer waste are recycled to create the sheet material used in rECO and rECOplus. They supplement the previous sustainable ECO sheet types with at least 40% ground material from production and increase the renewable raw material content in ECOplus up to 89%. For ECOplus polycarbonate products, Exolon Group Inc. has adopted the mass-balance approach, with renewable raw materials being used at the beginning of the production chain as a replacement for fossil raw materials, thereby reducing the overall CO2 footprint.

The rECO solid sheets are a circular product made from between 50% to almost 100% pre-consumer waste. This waste is generated after the sheets have left the factory, but before they are used in their final application, e.g., when cutting the final product. This not only reduces waste during further processing of the sheets, but ensures full use of this plastic resource.

Exolon Group, Inc. uses recycled material from post-consumer waste for its rECOplus polyester sheets. The sheets contain 25% polyester from products that have reached the end of their life and have been reprocessed into new granules. www.exolongroup.com.

PLASKOLITE introduces OPTIX® Purge
100% cast acrylic mechanical purging compound created from recycled PMMA
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PLASKOLITE has introduced a 100% cast acrylic mechanical purging compound created from recycled PMMA. OPTIX® Purge was designed to minimize downtime between production runs, eliminate material contamination, black specks and residual color between material changes.

OPTIX Purge uses physical means rather than chemical reactions to expedite the removal of impurities. The purging compound comes in a granular form, offering grittiness for enhanced cleaning and ease of storage. The compound is designed to not melt or stick to screws and barrels, making it an effective cleaning option for extrusion and injection molding.

The new product is available in 1,500 pound gaylords or 300 pound drums. www.plaskolite.com.

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