Actuation

News related to suppliers  of actuators (electric, hydraulic, pneumatic), product launches and technical articles.

Rawson/Industrial Controls Selects New Distributor

Rawson/Industrial Controls, an ERIKS North America company, recently announced a new agreement with Flowserve to offer its valves and actuation products throughout the state of Texas.

The NEMA 6P Submersible Electric Actuator from Indelac

A test of the NEMA 6P Electric Actuator being submerged in a 6-foot column of water started at the Indelac facility, in Northern Kentucky.

The Siemens SIPART PS2 Digital Valve Positioner

The SIPART ® PS2 electro-pneumatic valve positioner is used to control the final control element of pneumatic linear or part-turn valve actuators.

Rotork Supplies Electric and Fluid Power Actuators

The Rotork actuators are to be installed on a remote header application at one of the world’s largest exporter of crude oil and condensates.

Paladon’s Pneumatic Quarter Turn Spring Return Actuator

Paladon Systems, global manufacturer of quality valve actuators and control systems, has announced that they have started to deliver the order of Pneumatic Quarter Turn Spring Return Actuators, open and close Emergency Operations, of various Sizes.

Orbinox Launches Pinch Valves for Abrasive Slurries

Global manufacturer, Orbinox, has introduced a new pinch valve range to meet customer needs for heavy corrosive-abrasive slurry applications.

Indelac’s Compact Quarter-Turn Electric Actuator

The R Series compact quarter-turn electric actuator from Indelac Controls was specifically designed for small ball valves and dampers.

Industry Requirements for Electric Actuators

Similar to valves and other industrial water and wastewater components, quarter turn actuators need to meet strict standards to be compliant with industrial and safety regulations.

Pratt Industrial Acquired by Mueller Water Products

Mueller Water Products has recently acquired Pratt Industrial, located in Emporia, Kansas. Pratt Industrial specializes in the design, engineering, and worldwide distribution of technologically advanced, industrial-use valves and actuators.

ATI Actuators Support Markham Terminal Expansion

Equistar Chemicals LP, a division of LyondellBasell, is planning to expand its underground ethylene storage facility and terminal in Clemville, Texas – the Markham Terminal – with help from ATI Actuators, a manufacturer of customized valve automation.