Actuation

Micromatic offers rotary actuator designs in either pneumatic or hydraulic capabilities for a wide range of applications including two- and three-position actuators. Position actuators are ideal for parts handling, valve control and more.

Rotork has announced the appointment of Ms. Pamela Bingham as the Managing Director of its Gears division and Mr. Dave Littlejohns as the Managing Director of its Fluid Systems division. Pamela Bingham joined Rotork in 2012 as Group Business Development Director and during her time at Rotork she has helped grow the business both organically and through acquisitions.

A new electronic position transmitter designed to simplify end position adjustments for actuators has been developed by AUMA. The EWG is compatible with its predecessor, the RWG, which ensures rapid replacements and retrofits.

Hayward Flow Control has launched its new ECP series of thermoplastic quarter-turn electric actuators that each feature a glass-filled polypropylene (GFPP) housing, which provides corrosion resistance.

An extensive range of products from IMI CCI, part of IMI Critical Engineering, has successfully undergone qualification to an exacting international nuclear industry standard. The IMI CCI control valves and pneumatic actuators have been qualified to the requirements of ASME QME-1 2007, Qualification of Active Mechanical Equipment used in nuclear power plants, which also incorporates the applicable requirements of IEEE 382, NRC requirements, and ASME Section III.

Smith Flow Control (SFC), specialists in mechanical valve control equipment and valve management systems, has added ACE Controls & Equipment to its distributor network in the USA.Located in Bakersfield, California, ACE Controls serves the oil, gas, water and processing industries, offering a complete suite of services, including start-up and commissioning, valve actuator adaptation and mounting, certified calibration and repairs.

The Rotork Skilmatic SI self-contained electro-hydraulic valve actuator combines all-electric simplicity with the precision of hydraulic actuation and the reliability of mechanical failsafe operation.

CIRCOR Energy, a global manufacturer of highly engineered valve and pipeline products, has launched a new severe service steam control valve. The Aeroflow Steam Control Valve (SCV) from Leslie Controls, a CIRCOR Energy brand, is an upgraded Aeroflow product, which is used for severe applications in power plants, chemical & petrochemical processing plants, and other major industries where steam control is essential.

Curtiss-Wright Corporation expanded its Exlar FT Series™ universal electric rod style linear actuator product line with the release of the FT45 model.The FT Series roller screw driven actuators offer high thrust, high speed and high robustness in a compact form factor, making them an ideal alternative to hydraulic cylinders.

The Rotork Midland SMART-LOC introduces a high integrity modular concept for pneumatic actuator control assemblies. Constructed in 316L stainless steel, the SMART-LOC system is particularly suitable for the control and sequencing of process valve actuators on oil and gas rigs and pipelines.