Industry Profile: Stuart Prestridge
A personal profile of Stuart Prestridge from Setpoint Solutions, and long-serving member of the Valve Magazine editorial advisory board.
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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.
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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.
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New Products
Multivoltage Electric Actuator Launched American actuator manufacturer, Indelac Controls Inc., released its ProVolt (PV) Series multiple voltage quarter-turn rotary electric actuator.
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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.
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Self-Calibrating Electric Actuator from Emerson Fisher
Self-calibrating easy-Drive 200R actuator offers sustainable alternative to gas-operated actuators.
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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.
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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.
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New Line of Multivoltage Actuators
Indelac releases its ProVolt (PV) Series multiple voltage quarter-turn rotary electric actuator.
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Flowserve Launches New Limitorque QX Series B Quarter-Turn Smart Electric Actuator
New actuator streamlines user experience and accelerates commissioning.
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Editor's Picks
Anti-surge and compressor recycle valve; networked solutions for actuators; device manager data server
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Company Transitions to Employee Ownership and Thrives
Owner of Harold Beck & Sons chooses to transition to employee ownership as his succession plan.
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AUMA Offers Coralink Networked Solutions for Actuators
A comprehensive basic version is available to customers free of charge.
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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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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.
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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.
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Flowserve Launches Bluetooth Actuator App
FlowSync offers smarter and safer actuator setup, commissioning and operation.
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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.
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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
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