Valve Actuators and Positioners Reference Materials

Description: Valves are essential components in piping systems, responsible for regulating flow, pressure, and media distribution, with actuators serving as the driving mechanism that enables valve operation. As ...

Description: When the UK’s Buncefield oil storage terminal exploded in 2005, it was said to be one of the most devastating industrial disasters in recent memory. The cause? Faulty equipment meant to monitor ...

Description: Ball valves have long been the default choice for on/off control in automated systems. They're familiar, dependable, and widely available. However, when fast response, long cycle life, and air ...

Description: In the global pursuit of mitigating climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, carbon capture technology has emerged as a promising solution. At the heart of carbon capture systems lie ...

Description: In the world of gas separation and purification, Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) systems are indispensable . These systems play a crucial role in generating high-purity nitrogen and oxygen gases, ...

Description: Assured Automation now offers an oxygen cleaned nickel plated brass coaxial valve for OEM’s of Oxygen PSA generators. This compact, high cycle, low cost VA Series valve is ideal for saving space ...

Description: Flammable liquids are integral to many industrial processes, including chemical manufacturing, petroleum refining, pharmaceuticals, and flavor and fragrance manufacturing. However, the very properties ...

Description: The use of pneumatic and electric automation have been the life blood of industrial processes found in chemical and petrochemical plants, oil and gas processing, food and beverage processing, ...

Description: FireChek® emergency shut-off valves ensure fire safety compliance. It is critical for industries handling flammable materials, such as oil and gas, chemical processing, and liquefied natural gas ...

Description: VIP-EVO high-pressure coaxial valves are designed and engineered to help OEMs and system designers get more speed, reliability, and performance from their systems. In demanding ...

Description: Actuator sizing for quarter-turn valves may seem simple, but there’s a bit more to it than just matching torque values from a chart against the torque values required by the valve. In fact, ...

Description: Double-acting vs. spring return actuators, which one is right? You’ve asked yourself that question when selecting actuators for valves. You’re probably familiar with the two most common ...

Description: Today's producers work with a wide variety of raw materials-from waste cooking oils and animal fats to advanced cellulosic biomass-and must meet increasingly strict safety, environmental, and quality ...

Description: Read posts about valve applications, case studies, problem/solutions, industry news, and more. Customer reviews of products and testimonials are also included. ...

Description: A medical device manufacturer uses cobalt 60 and other isotopes to sterilize medical and pharmaceutical components. The process requires a conveyor system that moves the products through specially ...

Description: The Spring Return Electric Actuator is a critical device for ensuring safety in high-risk environments such as tunnels, subways, marine applications, and other areas where rapid automatic control of ...

Description: This case study details the engineering of a DN125 stainless steel globe control valve equipped with an intelligent frequency-controlled electric actuator. The solution addresses the client's ...

Description: In recent years, We've worked with valve manufacturers, receiving requests for reliable pneumatic linear actuators with custom dimensions, thrust, and flexible control. Some end users needed actuator ...

Description: Valves are an integral part of our modern world, regulating the flow of fluids and gases in everything from plumbing systems to industrial machinery. While we often take them for granted, the history ...

Description: In the realm of industrial machinery, valves play a crucial role in regulating the flow of liquids and gases. These mechanical components are the unsung heroes of countless processes in various ...

Description: Valves are fundamental components in fluid control systems, playing a crucial role in regulating the flow of liquids and gases in various applications. While valves are commonly found in everyday ...

Description: In the realm of fluid dynamics, where the movement of liquids and gases is meticulously controlled, the selection of valves plays a pivotal role in determining the efficiency and effectiveness of any ...

Description: Water damage is a home or building owner's worst nightmare, and often, the culprits behind this silent menace are hidden leaks. Detecting these leaks early is crucial to prevent structural damage, ...

Description: In an age where technology is rapidly transforming our daily lives, the concept of the "smart home" has become increasingly popular. Smart homes offer convenience, energy efficiency, and enhanced ...

Description: Water damage is a nightmare for both property owners and residents alike. It can wreak havoc on a building's structural integrity, lead to costly repairs, and disrupt the lives of those living or ...

Description: Over 70% of the world is covered by it. Over 1 billion tons of it fall to earth every minute. And 60% of the human body is composed of it. While water is an essential element of life, it can also be a ...

Description: The fluid control industry stands on the brink of transformation, propelled by the influences of technological advancements, sustainability, and constantly evolving market demands. As we peer into the ...

Description: Water damage can threaten the viability of almost any property, but certain locations are particularly vulnerable to its devastating effects. Hospitals, data centers, and other high-risk areas require ...

Description: Identify what types of automation are possible and what level of control and accuracy is needed. ...

Description: At DynaQuip, our people are our most valuable natural resource. In this video, you'll meet Valve Automation & Technical Support Specialist Dena Aholt, learn more about her work and family life, ...

Description: At WaterCop, our people are the true reason for our success. ...

Description: In any homeowner association (HOA), resident satisfaction and wellbeing are top priorities. Unfortunately, water leaks can cause significant damage to both individual properties and the overall ...

Description: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) annually sponsors Fix a Leak Week which will take place March 20 - 26 this year. The event is designed to raise awareness about the importance of fixing ...

Description: As a business in the fluid control industry, you may be looking for ways to navigate supply chain issues to ensure business continuity and growth, even in unpredictable market conditions. Here are a ...

Description: You may have read our blog about ball valves. Named for the rotary sphere that exists within the valve, ball valves control the flow of liquids and gasses. The valve itself contains an opening, known ...

Description: How can you avoid the high costs of water damage for your home or business, and how can you keep your insurance premiums as low as possible at the same time? WaterCop may be the answer you are looking ...

Description: WaterCop has helped to save homes, buildings, and peace of mind. Here are a few comments we have received regarding the benefits of WaterCop. ...

Description: While solenoid valves are popular within the fuel control industries due to their ease of installation, they do have limitations depending on the application. And DynaQuip has an efficient and durable ...

Description: What can you do to help ensure a safe, secure, and maintenance-free 2023 for the place you and your family call home? Here are a few home protection tips to help get you started. ...

Description: DynaQuip will work with you to help you solve your challenges in the way that is the most productive for your operation, and efficient for your budget. ...

Description: With over 80 years of design innovations and manufacturing excellence, we've learned a lot from creating solutions for our valued customers seeking durable flow control and fluid connector products ...

Description: What can you do to protect your home or building space? Here are answers to some commonly asked questions we receive at WaterCop. ...

Description: Now more than ever, companies are looking to make their budgets go further and enhance their return on investment. Every day, we are proud to work with outstanding organizations who utilize the ...

Description: While homeownership has traditionally been part of the "American Dream," nearly 8 million people in the U.S. also own a second property - and that number is continuing to grow. As summer vacation ...

Description: While it's imperative to tackle the tasks at hand in the present, leading companies always have an eye on strategies for continuing to succeed and thrive in the future, no matter what the challenges ...

Description: Agricultural crops are used for many other applications beyond food. While DynaQuip is proud to supply durable flow control and fluid connector products that play a small role in helping to feed the ...

Description: From higher gas prices to more expensive groceries, it's no secret that the cost of living has risen in recent months. If you are like many families, you may be feeling the effects of these increases. ...

Description: Walk through a family neighborhood 30 years from now and you'll discover houses with high-tech nerve centers. Home-based technologies will promote automated decision making for everything from the ...

Description: Did you know there is much more to the petroleum story than vehicle fuel, and heating and electricity generation? Just as DynaQuip has continued to evolve our durable flow control and fluid connector ...

Description: Here are easy steps you can take to avoid the effects of water damage, and it all centers around proven technology that can help to stop water leaks before they result in catastrophic damage. ...

Description: Marine environments, whether military or cruise ships, have classification standards that identify the requirements a product must meet in order to be installed. Asahi/America's products meet ...

Description: Over a 100 multi-turn and part-turn intelligent electric actuators have been installed at a new petrochemical site in Daesan, South Korea. The IQ actuators will provide flow control at the plant which ...

Description: The coldest part of winter weather is almost here, but it's not too late to take precautions to protect one of your largest home investments you might not think of this time of year - your home ...

Description: What begins as a small drip can quickly escalate into catastrophic water damage that can also harm a homeowner's wellbeing, bank account and peace of mind. ...

Description: Protecting the value of your house begins by having a plan for home leak protection. This article shows you how. ...

Description: Discover how multiple homeowners can help to protect their investments from water damage with intuitive WaterCop technology that is designed to uncover slow leaks (that often go unnoticed) before they ...

Description: As a socially conscious brand, we believe clean water should be available to everyone and we're spotlighting a few charities that are doing their part to achieve this worthy goal. ...

Description: The Klang Valley Integrated Transit System serves the areas of Klang Valley and Greater Kuala Lumpur. There are two commuter rail lines within the metropolitan area, five subway lines, one busway line ...

Description: One product, a valve actuator, may be described by some as simply a black box, having an input (power supply or signal), an output (torque), and a mechanism or circuitry to operate a valve. Those who ...

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Description: CK range actuators powered using solar panels are operating knife gate valves to control the emptying of rainwater storage tanks along the road in the central Polish city of Kalisz. This is the first ...

Description: Over 80 Rotork CP, GP and RC200 pneumatic actuators have been installed on well pads in Alberta, Canada where they will be part of an in situ steam assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) oil sand extraction ...

Description: Rotork is pleased to announce the award of a new framework agreement for the supply of its products and services to Anglian Water, who supply water and water recycling services to more than six ...

Description: More than 270 Rotork process control actuators have been ordered for an LNG project in Australia. ...

Description: More than 300 Rotork actuators have been specified for use on an Indian pipeline almost 700 km in length. ...

Description: Hundreds of Rotork multi-turn and part-turn IQ electric actuators and gearboxes have been installed as part of a US water filtration plant upgrade. ...

Description: A Danish wastewater treatment works has moved from manual to automated valve actuation after ordering Rotork CK range electric actuators complete with integral Centronik control modules. ...

Description: Customer Metroval specified Rotork intelligent IQ3 multi-turn electric actuators, as well as CP and GP pneumatic actuators, to control plug and butterfly valves on an FPSO, which will operate in the ...

Description: A large power producer in the Northeast U.S. has a four unit power generation plant that operates on demand, based upon bid price to the area ISO. Plant efficiency and speed of response is crucial. ...

Description: A valve actuator is a mechanism designed to open or close a valve. With many different types and styles of actuator on the market, it can be difficult to decide on which actuator would be most ...

Description: If an emergency control system fails to control flow in a critical situation, it can have devastating consequences in oil and gas applications. Electric actuators require a constant power source in ...

Description: Today's sophisticated process-control systems require a deep understanding of the specifications of each element in the control package. Since each component will help ensure that your automated valve ...

Description: Automation helps with activities and processes without the need for personnel to physically engage in carrying them out. Automating valves is particularly valuable for controlling flow in piping ...

Description: Main Components of an Electric Actuator ...

Description: Although safeguards are implemented numerous times over while constructing electrically automated flow systems, overcurrent can still be crippling if fuses are inaccurately rated for the application. ...

Description: The likelihood of a motor failure without external causes is very rare. Motor failure rates from our experience are less than 1 in 10,000 motors. Based on the statistical likelihood of an actual ...

Description: Nowadays safety systems saturate the industrial substructure, spreading protective influence all the way to an industry's end result. Modern safety structures minimize risk with effective enhancements ...

Description: Pneumatic and Electric Actuators each have advantages and disadvantages. The criteria in determining which is the best actuator includes the power source, on/off or modulating control valve function, ...

Description: The tech trend of last year was smart objects. We use them every day, everywhere. Smart actuators are next! But let's see how actuators became what they are today... ...

Description: Consider this: electric actuator with a higher price point often requires less upkeep and has longer life, in the end costing less. ...

Description: Once the choice to automate has been made, it's time to look a bit closer at the application to determine which type of actuator. The two most common types of actuators are pneumatic and electric. ...

Description: This markets report is designed to help U.S. companies identify those oil & gas markets where export activities can make the biggest impact. ...

Description: An educational presentation outlining the various processes in a thermal power plant, as well as the severe service control valves required. ...

Description: What are Heavy Oil and Oil Sands? Extra-heavy crudes and oil sands are a major potential source to meet world energy demand. ...

Description: Learn how Indelac is taking part in Earth Day or going green activities year round and how YOU can get involve too! ...

Description: Learn how low oil prices impact industries in the USA and the world. ...

Description: See how powder coating helps protect Indelac actuators. ...

Description: Nowadays, it is crucial to understand the differences between what regulators and control valves can do in order to make the best choice. ...

Description: Nuclear power is extremely political. The discussions as well as overcoming obstacles to reach the goal require large amounts of money and consume a lot of time. In terms of cost, energy policy often ...

Description: Why is technical selling so important in the actuator industry? Technical selling enables optimal automation solutions. ...

Description: Understand how to make the right choice for your actuator. ...

Description: Nowadays wind turbines play a larger role in the power generation combination for the USA. Every day, more and more turbines are being installed across states and the country. Although valves don't ...

Description: Here is a generic installation, operation and maintenance manual that could be used for most electric actuators on the market. ...

Description: Anyone working for a growing manufacturer has heard that before. Sounds easy and simple: hire a few more workers, no need for costly overtime anymore, and increase production to meet customer needs... ...

Description: Nowadays 3D printer can create virtually anything. How can manufacturers use 3D printers in their production processes? ...

Description: Why electric actuators are the solution for a green automation project. ...

Description: 2015: Valves and Actuator Demand will increase as political and economic environments calm down ...

Description: 100-mile pipeline to bring natural gas extracted in the Marcellus Shale region to Pennsylvania and New Jersey ...

Description: In the search for oil and natural gas under the ocean, three general types of drilling rigs are used. A “jackup” drilling rig is a floating barge with drilling equipment on its deck and ...

Description: The water and effluent treatment industries have not been slow to recognise the benefits of effective asset management resulting from the gathering and analysis of accurate data from out in the ...