#ACTUATORS

Insights

Industry Profile: Stuart Prestridge

A personal profile of Stuart Prestridge from Setpoint Solutions, and long-serving member of the Valve Magazine editorial advisory board.
#actuators #pressure-relief

High-precision positioner for industrial valves

ifm’s MVQ positioner is used to move valves to the required position, based on a signal from the control level indicating the degree to which the valve is open in percentages.
#actuators #solenoids

New Ethernet Actuator from Rotork Boosts Efficiency

Edited by Jenn Cammel, Content Marketer

Rotork introduces a fully integrated Ethernet actuator designed to boost data connectivity, streamline operations and improve overall efficiency.
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Latest Launches

Valmet Launches DNAe, Next-Gen Distributed Control System Valmet introduced its next-generation distributed control system (DCS), the Valmet DNAe.
#actuators #controls

New Products

Multivoltage  Electric Actuator Launched American actuator manufacturer, Indelac Controls Inc., released its ProVolt (PV) Series multiple voltage quarter-turn rotary electric actuator.
#actuators #pressure-relief #controls

Education

Valve Basics: New Valve Modifications

Valve modification can be defined as: adding value to standard or “commodity” valves by installing actuators, special trims, different end-connections, packing and gaskets, and other accessories or upgrades not provided on the original product.
#actuators #standards #basics

Self-Calibrating Electric Actuator from Emerson Fisher

Self-calibrating easy-Drive 200R actuator offers sustainable alternative to gas-operated actuators.
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Technical

Valve Basics: Electric Actuator Controls

Electric valve actuators control the opening and closing of valves. With a motor drive that provides torque to operate the valve, these actuators are frequently used on multi-turn valves such as gate or globe and also on ball, plug and other quarter-turn valves.
#basics #automation #actuators

Design

How the EPA's Emissions Rule May Impact Actuator Choices

The move toward net zero emissions by 2050 was just released as part of the COP28 meeting in Dubai.
#actuators #standards #ball-butterfly-plug

New Line of Multivoltage Actuators

Indelac releases its ProVolt (PV) Series multiple voltage quarter-turn rotary electric actuator.
#actuators #VMAnews

Flowserve Launches New Limitorque QX Series B Quarter-Turn Smart Electric Actuator

New actuator streamlines user experience and accelerates commissioning.
#actuators #VMAnews #automation

Editor's Picks

Anti-surge and compressor recycle valve; networked solutions for actuators; device manager data server
#controls #actuators

Company Transitions to Employee Ownership and Thrives

Owner of Harold Beck & Sons chooses to transition to employee ownership as his succession plan.
#actuators #VMAnews

AUMA Offers Coralink Networked Solutions for Actuators

A comprehensive basic version is available to customers free of charge.
#actuators #iiot #VMAnews

Applications

Zero-Emissions, High-Power Demand Actuators in Off-Grid Locations

Alternatives to using process gas and electrically powered actuators are available.
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Manufacturing

Editor's Product Picks

New Digital Operations Solutions from Baker Hughes Baker Hughes announced multiple new digital solutions and investments to advance more intelligent and energy-efficient operations.
#automation #actuators #controls

Manufacturing

Erosive Pulp & Paper Systems Require Proper Valve Selection

By: Heather Gaynor, Editor, Valve Magazine

As new recycled paper plants are being built for the first time in decades, not only do paper companies have opportunities to grow revenue but so do service suppliers such as valve companies.
#maintenance-repair #actuators #ball-butterfly-plug

Flowserve Launches Bluetooth Actuator App

FlowSync offers smarter and safer actuator setup, commissioning and operation.
#automation #actuators #VMAnews

Design

Improving the Reliability of Valves with Embedded Features of Today’s Smart Actuators

Texas plant expansion will achieve 320 million gallons per day of treated water capacity.
#actuators #iiot #controls

Manufacturing

IMI Opens New Engineering and Manufacturing Facility in Sardinia

New facility boasts over 170,000 sq ft (16,000 sq meters) and will employ over 200 people
#actuators #VMAnews