IMI plc annual report 2012

Differentiated flow controltechnologiesFor over forty years we have been at the forefront of flow control technology.We combine technical expertise, application know-how and innovativecustom designed products to deliver value and competitive advantage forour customers.Our product portfolio includes someof the world’s most complex valveand control systems. Our products areengineered to the highest specificationenabling them to operate in flow pathswith orifice diameters from as little asCASE STUDYIMI Company: TA HydronicsCustomer: Markus Stolz GmbH& Co KGLocation: AustriaWorking in collaboration with designfirm Stolz Kramsach, IMI’s IndoorClimate business, TA Hydronics,has designed an energy efficientsystem solution to address the specificpressurisation and flow requirementsof the water that heats and cools a new0.5mm to over 4m; to withstandextreme pressures up to 1,660 bar;temperatures as low as -163°C and ashigh as +1,650°C; and to handle a widerange of corrosive or hazardous fluidsand gases.building in Salzburg that houses arenowned institute for over 5,000 youngmusicians.The solution involved hydronic balancingvalves, pressurisation vessels and airand dirt separators and delivers correctsystem conditions, water quality andpressurisation at all times. The continualsupport, design improvements and highlevel of technical assistance providedby TA Hydronics’ Engineering SupportCentre team ensured delivery of anoptimal energy efficient system.HIGHLIGHTIMI Company: STISTI, an IMI Severe Service companyspecialising in linear actuators tosupport the global valve market,has designed a new range ofquarter turn actuators specificallytargeting a niche in the ball valvemarket, a new sector for them.The actuator utilises STI’s FasTrakpositioner incorporating pneumaticsfrom IMI sister company Norgren,to deliver a level of precisionpreviously unavailable in the market,whilst facilitating simple testing forcorrect operation and easiermaintenance. The first applicationfor the new STI actuator has been incombination with a new ball valvefor critical applications recentlylaunched by Truflo Rona, anotherIMI Severe Service business.BUSINESS OVERVIEW GROUP OPERATING REVIEW RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS BOARD REPORTSFINANCIAL STATEMENTSIMI plc Annual Report 20127