Actuation

Cowan Dynamics, based in Montreal, Quebec, recently announced the availability of linear hydraulic and pneumatic actuators with up to a SIL 3 safety rating.

Aker Solutions, with operations in Canada, US and Brazil, has recently introduced newly qualified rotary subsea electric actuators.

Coyle Supply, Inc. has opened a 4th location in the industrial heart of Kansas City, Kansas. Coyle Supply is a leading distributor of more than 100 manufacturers of pipe, valves, fittings, actuators and steam specialty equipment.

Emerson, based in St. Louis, Missouri, has announced that Emerson Process Management has been selected to provide automation – including valve and actuator automation - and reliability technologies and services for Carbon Holdings’ Tahrir Petrochemicals Project at Ain Sokhna, Egypt.

Following the retirement of Sam Bennardo, who served 23 years as President of AUMA-USA, Matthew Thiel has assumed the responsibilities and role of President as of January 1, 2016. Thiel joined AUMA in February 2015 as Executive Vice President.

Zahroof Valves Inc. has launched its newest product: the ZVI unloader valve. The ZVI unloader valve is a patent-pending piston-style unloader, designed to greatly improve reliability over traditional finger style unloaders, and features a much lower added clearance volume compared to plug style unloaders.

Rotork Valvekits, with North American operations in Oklahoma, has announced its acquisition of Roto Hammer, adding a comprehensive range of valve chainwheels to its already established range of valve mounting kits and associated services.

Sam Bennardo recently retired from AUMA Actuators, after 23 years as President. Throughout his Presidency, Mr. Bennardo is said to have created a family-like atmosphere for his employees, grew market share and was dedicated to business goals and customers.

New York-based Moog Inc. has released its Moog Spec-Tork custom pneumatic and hydraulic rotary actuators to meet OEM torque and speed specifications. Spec-Tork actuators satisfy unique requirements that vary from the capabilities of Moog's standard actuators.

MW Industries, a supplier of highly engineered control valve and actuator springs to the valve industry, specialty fasteners and other precision components, has announced the acquisition of Servometer and BellowsTech, manufacturers of engineered bellows and electroformed components.