Tag: actuation

New economical electric actuators

The EPZ series of industrial electric actuators was recently released by Hayward Flow Control. The EPZ Series is an economical solution for small diameter ball valves and well suited for tight-space applications.

New cost-effective electric actuators introduced

Hayward Flow Control has introduced new EPM-4 and EPM-6 models to their EPM Series of quarter-turn reversing electric actuators. The EPM-4 and EPM-6 are designed to eliminate wiring errors, increase reliability, and provide simplicity during installation.

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.

MRC to acquire Curtiss-Wright’s VSC

McJunkin Red Man Corp recently announced the signing of an asset purchase agreement for the acquisition of the operations and assets of the legacy distribution business of Valve Systems and Controls (VSC).

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.