Actuation

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

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Belimo Launch 6-Way Pressure-Independent Control Valve

Belimo Americas’ new six-way pressure independent control valve features hydronically decoupled heating and cooling circuits with the integration of an innovative ball design.

DeZurik Releases BHP High-Performance Butterfly Valve

DeZurik has enhanced their time-tested BHP high-performance butterfly valve range, now available with a wide range of options for the harshest operating environments.

Cortec Tests Back Pressure Valve Design

Cortec recently participated at LSU’s PERTT Lab in Baton Rouge in a flow loop test of its new back pressure valve design.

Posi-flate’s Butterfly Valves Streamline Material Flow

The butterfly valve design utilized by Posi-flate uses air pressure to expand the seat against the disc, providing even pressure distribution for a bubble-tight seal, every time.

Festo Introduces Online KVZA Valve Configurator

The new Festo KVZA Butterfly-Valve Configurator lowers overhead costs by speeding up and simplifying procurement of manual and automated butterfly valves.

ValvTechnologies Appoints New Global Marketing Director

ValvTechnologies, Inc. recently appointed Juliana Herman as Global Marketing Director. Herman is responsible for the development and deployment of ValvTechnologies’ marketing strategy, product and brand management, marketing programs, communication campaigns, and market analysis on a global basis.

Paladon Systems’ Large Actuators Ready for Shipment

Paladon Systems will soon release two pneumatic linear spring to open actuators (model PNL-420-20106-SRO3XFR (1000) & PNL-360-11309-SRO2XFQ (915)).

Fisher’s Vee-Ball Valve: Valve Ruggedness & Efficiency

Fisher, an Emerson company, has released its new range of Vee-Ball rotary control valves with the V150, V200 and V300 models.

Alfa Laval Expands Diaphragm Valve Range

Alfa Laval, a global manufacturer, has a new extended range of Unique DV-ST UltraPure diaphragm valves. These valves are designed for high performance aseptic processing, are ATEX-compliant and have slimmer stainless-steel actuators and lightweight cast valve bodies.