Actuation

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

Rotork releases model 11 regulator

Rotork Fairchild has launched a low-pressure regulator that is designed to handle challenging duties in applications such as leak detection systems, tank blanketing, air and gas sampling systems, analytical equipment, soil sampling systems and test stands.

New resilient Keystone Series GR

Global industrial player, Pentair Valves & Controls, has announced the launch of two new Keystone Global Resilient (GR) seated heavy-duty industrial valves aimed at general-purpose applications.

Exlar expands K Series actuators

Exlar, a business group of Curtiss-Wright Controls has announced the expansion of its K Series™ line of linear actuators with new 75 mm frame size.

Linear Actuators for Critical Large Pressure Contr

 Designed for use on rising stem globe control valves, PL Series actuators provide up to 4400 lbs.

ASCO Numatics introduce new range

ASCO Numatics have just announced the release of their new range of energy efficient motorised valves with stainless steel bodies.

Exlar expands flexible K series actuators

Exlar, a business group of Curtiss-Wright Controls, announces the expansion of its K Series™ line of linear actuators with new 75 mm frame size.

Parker Hannifin launches new catalogue

The Fluid Control Division in Europe has introduced its new General Catalogue for Industrial Solenoid Valves for Fluid Control. The complete range of industrial solenoid valves includes 2 and 3 way valves for dry or lubricated air, neutral gases, water, steam, with anti water hammer function, valves for hydraulic oil, high corrosion resistant Stainless Steel valves, oil burner valves, fast switching valves, 3 and 5 way pneumatic distributors for actuation control with pipe mounting, sub-base or Namur interface and electro-pneumatic pressure regulators.

EasiDrive valve actuators for multiple valves

Smith Flow Control has developed the EasiDrive portable valve actuator to operates valves in power plants. The actuator allows one operator to efficiently operate multiple valves with a single tool while reducing fatigue and injury risk.

‘Valve Assist’ torque multiplier

Lockout Tagout, Valve Interlock and Valve Actuation experts Total Lockout (Safety) Ltd have launched an innovative valve lever, torque multiplier device specifically for turning lever operated valves which have become stiff to operate due to arduous service or infrequent operation.

Rotork announces acquisition of Schischek

  Actuator manufacturer and flow control company, Rotork p.l.c, has announced the acquisition of the entire share capital of the operating companies of the Schischek group.