Rotary Valve is suited for erosive slurry applications.

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Fisher® Slurry Vee-Ball® control valve, constructed with wear-resistant trim materials, has unrestricted, straight through flow path that is optimal for controlling abrasive slurries. Available in 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12 in. sizes, valve provides extended service life in metals and mining applications. When used with Fisher FIELDVUE® digital valve controller, valve powers Emerson's PlantWeb® digital plant architecture to deliver diagnostic data.



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Emerson Offers New Fisher(R) Rotary Valve that Delivers Longer Life in Erosive Slurry Applications


MARSHALLTOWN, IOWA (June 27, 2003) - Emerson Process Management introduces the Fisher(R) Slurry Vee-Ball(R) control valve. The valve provides a longer service life in metals and mining applications when compared with other valve types.

The Slurry Vee-Ball features a rugged construction, wear-resistant trim materials, and an unrestricted straight through flow path that make the design ideal for controlling the most abrasive of slurries. It is available in 3", 4", 6", 8", 10" and 12" sizes.

The Slurry Vee-Ball, when used with the Fisher FIELDVUE(R) digital valve controller, powers Emerson's PlantWeb(R) digital plant architecture to deliver diagnostic data, further contributing to maintenance productivity by enabling proactive, scheduled maintenance.

For additional information, contact a local Emerson sales office and request sales flier D351028X012 or product bulletin 51.3: Vee-Ball (SVB).

About Emerson Process Management

Emerson Process Management (www.emersonprocess.com), an Emerson business, is a leader in helping businesses automate their production, processing and distribution in the chemical, oil and gas, refining, pulp and paper, power, food and beverage, pharmaceutical and other industries. A division of Emerson, Fisher Controls International LLC (www.emersonprocess.com/fisher) is a global leader in the design, manufacture and application of final control systems. Fisher's technology and innovation in process control play a key role in Emerson's combining of superior products and technology with industry-specific engineering, consulting, project management and maintenance services. Emerson brands include PlantWeb(R), Fisher(R), Daniel(R), Micro Motion(R), Rosemount(R), DeltaV(TM), Ovation(R), and AMS

About Emerson

St. Louis-based Emerson (www.gotoemerson.com) is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions to customers in process control; electronics and telecommunications; industrial automation; heating, ventilating and air conditioning; and appliance and tools. Sales in fiscal 2002 were $13.8 billion.

Fisher, Vee-Ball, FIELDVUE, PlantWeb, Rosemount, Daniel, Micro Motion, DeltaV, and AMS are marks of Emerson Process Management. Other marks are the property of their respective owners.

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