For Immediate Release

Contact Information:

Rich Occhipinti
978-282-5259
mailto:Rich.Occhipinti@xyleminc.com

Xylem Alcon
666 E. Dyer Road,
Santa Ana, CA 92705 USA
Tel: 1 714 557 4700
Fax: 1 714 628 8478

New Xylem-Alcon Electronic Latching Valve Ideal for Green Designs

Santa Ana, CA (June 28, 2010) – Alcon® (http://www.xylemsolenoidvalves.com), a leading manufacturer of solenoid valves and subsidiary of Xylem, has announced an energy efficient solenoid valve for general purpose markets. “Xylem-Alcon has been a leading manufacturer of specialty latching actuators for specific market segments, including the plunger-lift industry,” said Nate Maguire, Alcon product manager. “Recently, Xylem has modified and improved this technology allowing us to introduce this new general purpose, energy efficient valve.”

A standard two way normally closed solenoid valve must be energized continuously to remain open. The reciprocal is true for normally open valves. However, constant draw to operate the solenoid drains batteries and consumes more energy than necessary. Xylem- Alcon’s latching valve operates using a 50 millisecond pulse, eliminating the constant energy draw. This means that periods of prolonged valve inactivity require no power. Any application requiring infrequent valve switching would be a prime application for this type of energy efficient valve.

For more information about Alcon solenoid valves, call directly at 714-557-4700 or visit them at http://www.xylemsolenoidvalves.com.

Xylem - Alcon

Alcon (http://www.xylemsolenoidvalves.com) is a leading manufacturer of customizable solenoid valves and value added systems used in a wide variety of markets. Headquartered in Santa Ana, California, Alcon products are sold worldwide through sales representatives and authorized distributors. Alcon is part of Xylem and has manufacturing facilities in North America and Europe.

Xylem

Xylem (Xyleminc.com) is a leading global water technology provider, enabling customers to transport, treat, test and efficiently use water in public utility, residential and commercial building services, industrial and agricultural settings.  The company does business in more than 150 countries through a number of market-leading product brands, and its people bring broad applications expertise with a strong focus on finding local solutions to the world’s most challenging water and wastewater problems.   Launched in 2011 from the spinoff of the water-related businesses of ITT Corporation, Xylem is headquartered in White Plains, N.Y., with 2010 annual revenues of $3.2 billion and 12,000 employees worldwide.