Actuation

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

AVK knife gate valve with new actuator

AVK, a valve manufacturer with various operations in North and South America, recently introduced the AVK knife gate valve series 702/73 with a new linear electrical actuator.

ASCO valve distributor adds AVCO & Blue Ribbon

Whittier, California-based Valvate Associates, the leading authorized ASCO valve distributor in the western United States, recently added two more brands to their product lines: AVCO (Alloy Valves and Controls) and Blue Ribbon Corporation.

HANTEMP expands refrigeration ball valve line

Westmont, Illinois-based HANTEMP Controls, a manufacturer of stainless steel valves for refrigeration applications in a wide range of industries, has expanded its line of ball valves.

Gemü new Icomline compact block valve series

The new and smallest of the five actuator sizes of the Gemü Icomline® is setting standards in the area of miniature valve designs.

Valtorc 10 degree stainless steel V-ball valve

Valtorc USA, designs and manufactures products that are used to reduce facility damage and insurance costs, while protecting the safety for the plant's employees and the surrounding suburbs .

Noliac’s launches stacks for extreme environments

Noliac, specialists in electric generation technology with operations in North and South America, has announced the launch of piezoelectric actuator stacks capable of performing at high temperature and high frequency.

VAC new valve/actuator mounting kits

Valve Accessories & Controls (VAC) has added three new mounting kits to its extensive line of valve/actuator mounting kits.

Rotork secures FPSO actuation contract

Rotork, a leading valve, actuator and gearbox manufacturer, with branches in North and South America, recently won an actuation contract for application on a Floating Production, Storage and Offloading vessel (FPSO).

Kidde Fire Systems new directional valve CHMs

Kidde Fire Systems, with various branches in North and South America, has launched a new control head monitor (CHM) for electric actuators and solenoid monitors for directional valves.

FMC new ship-to-ship LNG refuelling technology

Houston, Texas-based FMC Technologies’ (FMC) has introduced a new bunkering loading arm (BOA) for ship-to-ship LNG refuelling.