With the new approach being adopted across the business LB Bentley are looking forward to a brighter future by introducing the 5S ethos that will enhance our current working practices. When looking at ways to improve working practices 5S relates …
Archive | Subsea Products
LB Bentley Ltd – Striding ahead with New Technologies
Always at the forefront of new technology within the small bore sector of the subsea oil and gas industry, LB Bentley have an exciting year ahead with the planned introduction of three new valves. LB Bentley will be offering alternatives …
LB Bentley achieve ‘Globally Qualified Supplier’ status
LB Bentley are delighted to have achieved ‘Globally Qualified Supplier’ status for TechnipFMC, previously FMC Technologies, who we have held such status with since 2005. See the attached certificate. This certification, which is for the period up until December 2020, …
The Unprecedented Field Proven Success of LB Bentleys Through Conduit Gate Valve
Back in the mid 80’s LB Bentley designed and patented the very first small bore subsea Gate Valves for chemical injection applications on Christmas Trees (XMT’s) and manifolds. Prior to the introduction of the Bentley small bore valves, it was …
Qualification & Innovation – driving the subsea valve business
By Severn on 21st September 2017 in 2.LB Bentley Ltd, Quality, Research & Development, Subsea Products
Small bore subsea valve specialist LB Bentley continues to invest in new development and achieving full qualification, even with the challenges faced by the industry in recent years. An article has been released in the recent issue of the ‘Valve …
Hydraulic Fluid Cleanliness Measurement, Art or Science?
As part of LB Bentleys Continuous Improvement Programme over the last few months we have been focussing on how to improve the measurement of fluid cleanliness after flushing hydraulic actuators. Cleanliness of control fluids used in the operation of hydraulic control equipment is fundamental …
Pushing the Rotary Gate Valve Boundaries
As part of the LB Bentley (LBB) ‘Continuous Development Program’ analysis of the market requirements by Colin Earle, our Business Development Manager, determined that there was a demand for the 3/8” Rotary Gate Valve to be available in HH trim …
New Accumulated Testing Facilities Installed
As part of LB Bentley’s ongoing commitment to Product Development, it was decided that the most stringent test regime would be applied to the testing of our products, and in particular our hydraulic actuators. In order to achieve this accurately …
SST raises the bar with new Tool Detection Alarm
By Severn on 8th February 2017 in Research & Development, Subsea Products, Topside Products, Wireline Operations
Severn Subsea Technologies (SST) has developed an advanced Tool Detection Alarm (TDA) system that brings multiple commercial, safety and environmental benefits. TDAs are a niche product used to reduce the risk of accidental contact between borehole tools and wellhead equipment …
Next generation rotary actuator ready for market
Small bore subsea valve specialist LB Bentley has developed an advanced rotary actuator, OPTItork™, to meet the escalating technical demands of subsea applications. Click here to see an animation of its core functionality. LB Bentley’s heritage in rotary gate valve …
Severn Subsea Technologies announces First Dual Redundancy Subsea HIPPS
Severn Subsea Technologies announces First Dual Redundancy Subsea HIPPS. The Severn Glocon Group is now offering High Integrity Pressure Protection Systems (HIPPS) for oil and gas topside and subsea applications. The subsea HIPPS will be the first to combine independent electronic and mechanical systems to provide a dual redundancy, pipeline pressure protection system.