Actuation

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

New LA-25-R LVDT linear position sensor

New Jersey-based Schaevitz LLC, Alliance Sensors Group has announced the release of its LA-25-R series LVDT linear position sensors which are designed to handle the extreme industrial environments found in steam and hydro power plants; paper, steel and aluminum mills; die and stamping presses; building and bridge monitoring; and industrial automation and fluid power systems.

New ServoWeld actuators from Tolomatic

Minnesota-based Tolomatic, a leading supplier of electric linear actuators, pneumatic actuators and power transmission products for factory automation, have released their new ServoWeld® actuators which have been redesigned for higher performance and to be lighter in weight.

Linear actuators web videos from Thomson

Thomson Industries, based in Radford, Virginia, has released new videos to illustrate step-by-step methods on how to install and control actuators.

Watson-Marlow announces ASEPCO in-line valves

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group (WMFTG), which has offices located throughout the Americas, as well as globally, has announced ASEPCO Weirless Radial diaphragm™ valves, contamination-free technology that eliminates dead legs and cross-contamination.

Eaton releases new ESV9 valves

Power management company Eaton, whose US headquarters are located in Ohio, recently announced the company's ESV9 series of proportional solenoid cartridge valves.

Asahi/America announces Omni Type-27 ball valve

Asahi/America, Inc., a leader in thermoplastic fluid flow technologies, has announced the next generation Omni ball valve: the Omni Type-27.

Stainless steel electric cylinders from Tolomatic

Tolomatic, a leading supplier of electric linear actuators, pneumatic actuators and power transmission products for factory automation, have announced that their ERD hygienic all-stainless-steel electric cylinders are designed to IP69k rating specifications for clean-in-place, high-temperature, high-pressure caustic wash downs.

AUMA in six-plant actuator deal

AUMA, a manufacturer of actuators for nuclear power plants, with numerous locations throughout the US, is currently supplying nearly 2300 actuators for six large coal-fired power plants being built by NTPC, India’s largest power utility.

Agreement for PLEMs autonomous shutdown valve

Offspring International (OIL), has announced an exclusive worldwide agency agreement with valve actuator and control systems supplier, Paladon Systems, for its innovative autonomous shutdown valve (ASV) for pipeline end manifolds (PLEM).

Rotork products receive LR approval

Rotork’s IQ3 intelligent electric valve actuators have received Lloyds Register Type Approval to Test Specification 1 (July 2015) for use in the marine industry.