Actuation

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

36mm linear actuator configuration replaces 42mm

Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions has released a new version of its popular 36mm G4 linear actuator. This new configuration includes a special adapter plate that allows the smaller 36mm OD unit to replace 42mm and 46mm units in existing applications.

Emerson chosen as Shell actuator supplier

Shell and Emerson Process Management have signed a five-year Enterprise Framework Agreement that makes Emerson the single-source supplier of on/off valve actuators to Shell and its affiliates.

Butterfly valve features unique lug design

Asahi/America, Inc recently expanded its line of valves to include the Type 57IL Isolator Lug butterfly valve. 316 stainless steel lugs are inserted into the valve body during the injection molding process, permanently combining the lugs and valve body into one unit.

Chilean challenges met by AUMA actuators

A robust actuation solution capable of performing at high altitudes has been supplied by AUMA to the Collahuasi copper mine in a mountainous region of northern Chile.

Automation Technology acquires Gevalco

Automation Technology, Inc (ATI) has acquired Gevalco, which specializes in pipeline valve automation with a focus on ensuring pipeline safety in the community.

New Limitorque actuator

The new Limitorque QXM is designed for rising stem valve applications, including choke valves and small control valves in the upstream oil and gas, water, fossil fuel and renewable power markets.

New Promation actuators

Promation Engineering PA/O-PD/O Quarter-Turn Electric Spring Return Actuators feature a robust, industrial design for use with all ball and butterfly valves or dampers with load equipments ranging from 450 to 2300 lbs.

New valve suitable for critical service

U.S.-based Trans-valve has released the Series T-315 all stainless steel ball valves which are designed for critical service to 6000 psi.

iB Series actuator

Koganei and Humphrey has released its iB Series, which includes the iB Move and the iB Flow. The iB Move is a Linear Stepper Motor Actuator which boasts high speed operation. The iB Flow is a digital flow controller

3ABVH 3-way brass ball valve

Dwyer Instruments Inc. has announced the release of its new series 3ABVH 3-way brass ball valve. The compact Series 3ABVH Digital temperature switch offers a hand lever ball valve for commercial and general use.It is suitable for manual....