Actuation

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

W.E. Anderson releases new ball valve

W.E. Anderson has released a new Series 3BV3SH 3 way stainless steel sanitary ball valve. The valve features sanitary clamp ends allowing for easy line removal.

Solenoid valves that maintain pressure

A line of zero-leak solenoid actuated directional valves for reliable actuation of single- or double-acting cylinders has been introduced by Interface Devices, Inc.

Velan Inc.acquires 70% of ABV Energy S.p.A.

Canada-based Velan Inc has acquired 70% ownership of ABV Energy S.p.A., an Italian manufacturer of engineered valves, actuators and control systems supplied to energy markets.

Corrosion resistant plug valves

Val-Matic Valve & Mfg. Corp manufactures a complete line of plug valves including 3-way Cam-Centric® plug valves available in sizes 4 in to 12 in with exclusive 100% port flow area.

Valve features new flow geometry

GF Piping’s Type 514-519 High Flow Diaphragm Valve Series is a uniquely designed valve that provides a true break-through for weir style valves.

Val-Matic introduces new control system

Val-Matic Valve & Mfg. Corp. has introduced their new control systems which provide low maintenance and reliable control of butterfly, plug and ball valves equipped with cylinder actuators.

New heat activated shut-off valve improves safety

The Firechek FC-4 Series valve is a heat activated pneumatic shut-off valve. When the FireChek senses excessive heat from a nearby fire, it immediately vents the pneumatic actuator and closes the actuator air supply line.

Hazardous area actuation

Weidmuller recently introduced the new ACT20X range of digital isolators, specifically developed for hazardous area applications.

Integrated Switch Increases Versatility of Actuato

Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions now offers an integrated end-of-stroke proximity sensor available on the one inch 25000 Series captive linear actuators.

New Director of Business Development at Macron

Steve Evers has been promoted to Director of Business Development and Chief Customer Advocate for linear actuator manufacturer Macron Dynamics.