Actuators

ATI ACTUATORS: SIL-3 Rated by TUV Rheinland
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ATI ACTUATORS: SIL-3 Rated by TUV Rheinland

ATI actuators are piston-style linear actuators used on control valves, gate valves and other rising stem valves.

Actuators Valves

November 16, 2010

FLOWSERVE: Digital Positioner Features Predictive Diagnostics
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FLOWSERVE: Digital Positioner Features Predictive Diagnostics

Flowserve Corporation has released the Flowserve Logix 3400MD, the newest member of the Logix series digital positioner family.

Actuators

May 25, 2010

When Accessories Become Necessities
Articles

When Accessories Become Necessities

Specification sheets for selecting automated valves list requirements for the valve and actuator but often lump all other devices together as related instrumentation or accessories.

Actuators Controls General Thought Leadership Valves

April 21, 2010

To Market, to Market: Launching a New Product or a New Company
Articles

To Market, to Market: Launching a New Product or a New Company

What does it take to bring out a new product in the valve and actuator industry?

Actuators Thought Leadership

February 2, 2010

Actuators Propel Wind Turbines
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Actuators Propel Wind Turbines

We in the valve industry tend to think of actuators as operating valves, but they’re used in other fields as well, including such alternate energy applications as wind turbines.

Actuators General

August 25, 2009

Electric Valve Actuators Set to Move into Control Applications
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Electric Valve Actuators Set to Move into Control Applications

Electric valve actuators have made great progress in the past few years, in both performance and acceptance.

Actuators General

July 12, 2009

Grease for Motor Actuator Maintenance
Articles

Grease for Motor Actuator Maintenance

Maintaining the right amount of grease inside motor actuators that use grease for lubrication is a vital part of valve maintenance, and can save time and money by preventing problems before they happen.

Actuators MRO Thought Leadership

April 16, 2008

Don’t Overlook Linear Actuators on Gate Valves
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Don’t Overlook Linear Actuators on Gate Valves

At a recent sales meeting in California, I was surprised to discover the lack of awareness regarding linear valve actuators.

Actuators General Thought Leadership Valves

April 15, 2008

Specialized Designs for Pipeline Valve Actuation
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Specialized Designs for Pipeline Valve Actuation

Expansion of oil and gas production into remote and inhospitable areas of the world challenges actuator manufacturers to produce rugged, reliable and often specialized products to meet the pipeline industry’s needs.

Actuators General

April 13, 2008

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