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BLACOH Continues to Gain Global Steam
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New Customer Focus Team Members Terri Simmons & Bill Bendel
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Cristian Rohde Appointed Business Development Manager for Latin America
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Brandon Dalrymple Appointed Northeast Regional & OEM Manager
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PED Compliance Update (Technical Bulletin PED01)
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BLACOH Continues to Gain Global Steam   April 25, 2012
More exciting news as we continue to build what is truly a global team that is second to none....  FULL STORY >>
 
New Customer Focus Team Members Terri Simmons & Bill Bendel   April 13, 2012
As our business continues to grow and expand globally, we are investing in our most important resource -- people...  FULL STORY >>
 
Cristian Rohde Appointed Business Development Manager for Latin America   October 18, 2011
We are very pleased to announce the appointment of Cristian Rohde as Business Development Manager for BLACOH's Latin America Reg...  FULL STORY >>
 
Brandon Dalrymple Appointed Northeast Regional & OEM Manager   October 11, 2011
We are very pleased to see the continued expansion and growth of the BLACOH Team, and are happy to announce that Brandon Dalrymple has joined us...  FULL STORY >>
 
PED Compliance Update (Technical Bulletin PED01)   September 19, 2011
Update to Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) 97/23/EC. BLACOH Fluid Control, Inc. announces the next step regarding PED directive - Category I...  FULL STORY >>
 
Your Smart Phone Just Got Smarter   September 8, 2011
Introducing BLACOH Mobile for quotes on the go....  FULL STORY >>
 
SENTRY CIP - The New Sanitary Flow Through Dampener by BLACOH   May 25, 2011
The new SENTRY CIP flow through dampener by BLACOH is specifically designed for hygienic applications that require clean-in-place components....  FULL STORY >>
 
Gary Cornell Recognized For His Contributions To The Hydraulic Institute   April 20, 2011
Gary Cornell, Chairman/CEO of Blacoh Fluid Control, was recognized by the Hydraulic Institute for his technical leadership and contributions in the creation of ANSI/HI Standards....  FULL STORY >>
 
Wayne Hungerford Appointed Representative for Asia Pacific Region   March 22, 2011
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Wayne Hungerford as BLACOH Fluid Control's Representative for the Asia Pacific Region....  FULL STORY >>
 
BLACOH Receives Canadian Registration (CRN) for Saskatchewan   March 16, 2011
BLACOH Fluid Control, Inc. has received CRN registration for the Province of Saskatchewan, Canada for its SENTRY Pulsation Dampeners....  FULL STORY >>
 
Andrew Yeghnazar Appointed President   February 4, 2011
As we look forward to our next phase of growth, we are pleased to announce that Andrew Yeghnazar has joined the BLACOH leadership team as President...  FULL STORY >>
 
SENTRY Carbon Steel 10 cubic inch Replaced with Stainless Steel   October 26, 2010
Due to increased material costs and reduced demand for carbon steel SENTRY III 10 cubic inch dampener models, we are replacing these models with stainless steel effective immediately...  FULL STORY >>
 
BLACOH Now Offers Hydraulic Accumulators   August 4, 2010
We are pleased to announce BLACOH now offers a full line of Hydraulic Accumulators in a variety of sizes and materials, with pressure ratings up to 5,000 psi (345 bar) that are specifically designed for the fluid power market...  FULL STORY >>
 
PTFE Advisory   July 14, 2010
BLACOH Fluid Control wants to make all of you aware that as the global economy picks ups there are storm clouds approaching concerning both the availability and price of materials...  FULL STORY >>
 
Prevent Costly & Hazardous Spills!   April 14, 2010
BLACOH's patented SPILLSTOP Leak Containment System is designed specifically to prevent costly and hazardous chemical spills caused by diaphragm failure in air operated diaphragm pumps...  FULL STORY >>
 
Prevent Costly & Hazardous Spills When Pump Diaphragms Fail   April 14, 2010
A 3,000 gallon spill was prevented after SPILLSTOP units were installed by a major paint manufacturer on all AODD pumps in their transfer facility...  FULL STORY >>
 
Introducing High Pressure Dampeners to 13,500 psi   April 12, 2010
BLACOH introduces its new line of SENTRY high-pressure pulsation dampeners in 316L stainless steel for systems using reciprocating, positive displacement pumps...  FULL STORY >>
 
New BLACOH Product Literature   March 4, 2010
BLACOH’s new product brochure featuring information on our full line of SENTRY Pulsation Dampeners & Surge Suppressors, SENTINEL Diaphragm Seals & Valves, and the SPILLSTOP Leak Containment System is available now in print and on our web site...  FULL STORY >>
 
Buy American. Buy BLACOH   March 2, 2010
BLACOH’s full line of SENTRY, SENTINEL and SPILLSTOP fluid control products are manufactured in the United States at its facility in Riverside, California and comply with the “Buy American” provision of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)...  FULL STORY >>
 
New Foreign Language Literature Available Online   January 21, 2010
SENTRY Installation & Operation Manuals have been translated into several languages and are now available online...  FULL STORY >>
 
Announcing BLACOH Canadian Registration (CRN) for Alberta   August 11, 2009
BLACOH Fluid Control, Inc. has received CRN registration for the Province of Alberta, Canada for its SENTRY Pulsation Dampeners. This registration, like BLACOH's CRN registration in Ontario Canada, is for all metal models with threaded inlets and pressure ratings up to 300 psi (2068 kPa) in 4, 10, 36, 85, 175 and 370 cubic inch sizes...  FULL STORY >>
 
Introducing New High Pressure Dampeners in PVDF   June 17, 2009
BLACOH's new high pressure PVDF dampener models are constructed with both the wetted and non-wetted bodies in PVDF (Kynar®), and are generally less expensive than comparable stainless steel models necessary for higher pressure applications...  FULL STORY >>
 
Introducing New Polypropylene Inlet Connection Sizes   April 22, 2009
In direct response to customer requests to simplify connecting SENTRY dampeners to 1/2" and 1-1/2” pipe, BLACOH now offers 1/2" (12.7 mm) FNPT inlet connections in polypropylene for 36 and 85 cubic inch (0.59 and 1.39 liter) capacities, and 1-1/2” (38.1 mm) FNPT inlet connections in polypropylene for 175 and 370 cubic inch (2.87 and 6.06 liter) capacities...  FULL STORY >>
 
Announcing the New V-Model Series   April 8, 2009
Stainless Steel Control Option for Corrosive Applications. BLACOH is proud to announce its new line of pulsation dampener models with an all stainless pressure control package. These dampeners are a must when the dampener is used in applications where: atmospheric corrosion is possible, vapor and/or fumes...  FULL STORY >>
 
Water Hammer (Part Two): Causes and Variables   September 1, 2008
Written by Joe Evans, Ph. D. - Pumps & Systems, August 2008
Last month, we used a hypothetical example to illustrate the onset and effects of water hammer. This month we will investigate its major causes and gain an even better perspective on the variables that contribute to...  FULL STORY >>
 
The Causes of Water Hammer (Part One)   August 1, 2008
Written by Joe Evans, Ph. D. - Pumps & Systems, August 2008
In Part One of this two-part column, we will define water hammer and explore the events that cause it. We will also try to gain perspective on the additional pressure it generates...  FULL STORY >>
 
Cover Story: Controlling Surge and Pulsation Problems   
The plant may be imaginary, but the problems are real. Take the tour and learn the most common causes of problems like water hammer, and how you can prevent them...  FULL STORY >>
 
Case Study: Inlet Stabilizer   
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As a pump's inlet pressure limit is approached, diaphragm life is drastically reduced. Without proper stabilization, inlet side pressure spikes are just as destructive to the pump and its components as the pump's discharge pulsations are to the piping system and in-line equipment. BLACOH's patented SENTRY J Model Inlet Stabilizers are essential to maximize total system performance...  FULL STORY >>
 
Improve Inlet Flow to Any Pump   
For over 30 years, BLACOH has optimized the discharge side of your pumping systems to remove virtually all hydraulic shock, enhancing all-around performance and reliability of fluid flow. With the addition of our patented SENTRY J Model Inlet Stabilizer, BLACOH can further maximize your entire pumping system...  FULL STORY >>
 
Sanitary Pulsation Dampeners for Biotech & Food Industries   
SENTRY Pulsation Dampeners & Surge Suppressors from BLACOH reduce pump pulsation, pipe vibration, and shaking up to 99% and are now available in polished and bead blasted 316L stainless steel surface sanitary models. SENTRY sanitary models are FDA compliant and ideal for both the biotech and food industries, or with any application that requires sanitary pumping conditions...  FULL STORY >>
 
Diaphragm Seal Prevents Clogging & "Dead Leg"    
BLACOH's SENTINEL Flow-Thru Diaphragm Seals prevent the dead-leg effect common in most piping systems and provide the ideal solution for viscous or thick slurries which clog appendage type diaphragm seals. SENTINEL Flow-Thru models are easy to clean and allow quick changing of process fluids. And, all SENTINEL diaphragms and seal bodies are unconditionally GUARANTEED for three years from your date of purchase. Without SENTINEL protection, hazardous and corrosive process fluids regularly contaminate and damage system instrumentation, shortening their service life and creating a potentially costly problem...  FULL STORY >>
 
A New "Revolution" in Pulsation Dampening   
BLACOH's SENTRY "Revolution" Pulsation Dampener was the first of its kind to feature threaded housings instead of metal fasteners, making it nearly impervious to the damaging effects of corrosive environments. Now, the innovation continues as standard PVC construction has been upgraded to CPVC. The benefits of this upgrade are significant...  FULL STORY >>
 
Dampeners for Tough Chemicals...SENTRY Socket Weld Series   
BLACOH's Socket Weld series of SENTRY Pulsation Dampeners, available in a variety of materials, are virtually leak-proof and designed specifically for sealing tough chemicals like the sodium hypochlorite in water and wastewater applications...  FULL STORY >>
 
Mr. Wieland Stapf New Representative in Europe   
BLACOH Fluid Control, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Wieland Stapf as our Representative in Europe. Mr. Stapf brings with him over 40 years of experience in the pump industry in Europe. Shortly after he gained an Engineering degree in Germany he worked with Dosapro Milton Roy GmbH for 11 years. As a Director he was responsible for four regional branches managing a staff of 17 selling metering and chemical injection pumps...  FULL STORY >>
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