Actuation

Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions’ 21000 double-stack linear actuators take up just 0.8 sq. in. of space but deliver high performance and endurance for semiconductor handling, valve control, X-Y tables and handheld instrument applications. They’re compact and come in captive, non-captive and external linear versions.

The GEMÜ 567 BioStar® control is a 2/2-way globe valve with a regulating needle or regulating cone for high control accuracy and precise dosing. The valve seat on both versions is sealed using a soft-seated seal.

Curtiss-Wright Corporation has announced that it has received an initial contract to supply elevation and hatch control electromechanical actuators for use on the US Army Multi-Mission Launcher (MML) in support of the Indirect Fire Protection Capability (IFPC) program.

Precision, a leading global manufacturer of aerosol valves, custom actuators and other dispensing solutions across a variety of end markets, has announced that Timothy Carlson has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, which will take effect immediately.

AUMA, the electric actuator manufacturer, has expanded its portfolio of modular valve control devices with a new range of GP coaxial gearboxes. The gearboxes are designed for gate and globe valve operation as well as part-turn applications, such as butterfly and ball valves.

Flexible pneumatic Airstroke® air spring actuators from Firestone – including compact and easily installed Style 16 types – adjust to different load requirements simply by varying the air pressure contained within them.

Warner Linear, a specialist in the design and manufacture of electric actuators and controls, introduced the programmable S-Track actuator for general duty applications including conveyor diverter arms, light commercial and industrial, medical, turf & garden and recreational vehicles.

HAM-LET has released its new Ultra Fast (UF) diaphragm valve for atomic layer deposition and fast switching applications. Key advantages of the UF diaphragm valves include unique flow adjustment mechanism allowing exceptional flow tuning during operation, excellent durability and low maintenance with over 100 million life cycles.

Rotork CVA failsafe electric process valve actuators have been selected for a critical flow control application in the Australian coal mining industry. Salcan Process Technology manufactures wellhead skids designed for coal mine degassing duties.

The advanced capabilities of SIPOS Aktorik’s electric actuators have enabled the company to secure a major order from San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA) in California. The HiMod product has been selected by the utility to assist with control of water flow to remote valves that support City agencies including San Diego, Escondido, La Jolla and Oceanside.