Actuation

The Sitecna VSR range of 316L stainless steel quick exhaust valves, with their compact size, robust machined from solid construction, excellent flow rates and certification that includes ATEX 94/9/CE and GOST, are suitable for demanding valve instrumentation packages.  These units reduce pneumatic actuator stroking times by allowing the exhausted air to vent through a bypass rather than having to pass through the pilot directional control valve.

The Mucon brand of Iris diaphragm valves has been associated with the control of powders, granules, capsules and pellets to the Pharmaceutical, Chemical and Food processing sectors for over sixty years.  The second generation Series K2 Powered Iris Valves have been specifically designed for automatic and remote applications, complimenting the popular hand operated versions.

Nordson EFD, a Nordson company, introduced the PICO xMOD valve, a new, fully exchangeable and modular concept in non-contact and contact needle dispensing of assembly fluids.

Take a look at a typical actuator catalogue and it is hard not to be impressed. Wireless communications, modular actuators, safety systems… manufacturers have put in a lot of time and effort to develop and introduce new technologies. Glancing through yet another glossy brochure, however, the Online Team at Valve World did start to wonder about the practicability of these sophisticated new features.

ControlAir, a leading manufacturer of precision pneumatic and electro-pneumatic control products, expanded their product portfolio with the launch of a new line of valve positioners.

SMC Corporation extended the range of motors compatible with its flagship LE Series of linear electric actuators with a motorless option to the MINAS-A5 motor from Panasonic.

Badger Meter’s latest addition to its control valve range is the Type HP-60, an ultra-high pressure control valve designed to operate on applications with up-stream pressures of up to 60,000psi.

The Valve Manufacturers Association (VMA) will be hosting its Annual Meeting, a premier gathering of valve and actuator industry leaders in North America, from October 3rd to 5th. During the meeting, VMA will be celebrating its 75th Anniversary to mark its important role in strengthening an industry that is the backbone for so many others.

Metso’s new line of Neles globe control valves launched last year, which targeted the Asia Pacific, Chinese and Indian petrochemical, refining and oil & gas industries in its first phase, will be launched globally in 2014. The new globe control product line builds and expands on technology and service capabilities acquired when Metso purchased the South Korean company Valstone Control in 2012.

Badger Meter has announced the introduction of the Research Control SRD series of smart valve positioners that deliver robust, actionable diagnostic information about valve performance and help process industry facilities comply with recent fugitive emissions regulations.