Actuators

Soft Goods in Actuators and Valves
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Soft Goods in Actuators and Valves

Soft goods such as rings, gaskets, bushings, washers, seals and packing sets are widely used in valves and actuators.

Actuators General Thought Leadership

September 4, 2012

Size Matters: Control Valve Sizing 101
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Size Matters: Control Valve Sizing 101

When control valve professionals talk about "control valve sizing," they really mean the entire process of selecting the valve that will do the best job of controlling the process.

Actuators General Thought Leadership Valve Basics

August 16, 2012

Explosion-proof DC-powered actuator from Metso Automation
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Explosion-proof DC-powered actuator from Metso Automation

The new Jamesbury® Valvcon QX Series DC powered actuator from Metso Automation is an economical alternative for 12VDC and 24VDC on/off applications, particularly in the oil and gas industries.

Actuators Automation

July 13, 2012

Solar-powered Valve Actuation: An Update
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Solar-powered Valve Actuation: An Update

The use of solar power in industrial and municipal valve actuator applications goes back several decades; however, technological advances in solar power efficiency and storage mean that today, it has become a practical, dependable alternative for many isolated locations.

Actuators General Thought Leadership

July 2, 2012

Conval Zero Emissions Bellows Seal Valves Available
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Conval Zero Emissions Bellows Seal Valves Available

The new Clampseal® line from Conval, available in single and double bellows, allow for zero emissions and are ideal for applications where packed valves may not reliably contain light gases or hazardous system fluids due to leakage in the stem/packing seal area or stuffing box wall/packing seal area.

Actuators Automation

June 18, 2012

Rotork Launches Third Generation IQ Range of Intelligent Non-Intrusive Electric Valve Actuators
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Rotork Launches Third Generation IQ Range of Intelligent Non-Intrusive Electric Valve Actuators

Rotork announces the third generation of its flagship IQ range of intelligent non-intrusive heavy duty electric valve actuators which introduce new levels of functionality and asset management abilities.

Actuators

June 11, 2012

Emerson Introduces Two-Wire Liquid Transmitters
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Emerson Introduces Two-Wire Liquid Transmitters

The new family of Rosemount Analytical 1066 two-wire liquid instruments from Emerson Process Management feature a broad range of measurement parameters, advanced communications capabilities and unique ease-of-use features.

Actuators

May 7, 2012

Triple Offset Valves in Upstream Applications
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Triple Offset Valves in Upstream Applications

Triple offset valves provide an efficient solution for critical and non-critical applications when positive isolation is required in upstream oil and gas operations.

Actuators General

April 30, 2012

Samson Controls Type 3347
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Samson Controls Type 3347

Samson Controls Type 3347 control valve, which includes polished steel parts, special PTFE brushing and an additional connection that can be used to meet purity requirements that prevent bacteria from spreading at the actuator steam guide.

Actuators Controls

March 21, 2012

VMA Delivers… Valve Education
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VMA Delivers… Valve Education

Nearly 100 attendees gathered March 6-7 to learn valve and actuator fundamentals at VMA’s Valve Basics Seminar & Exhibits at the Hilton NASA Clear Lake in Houston.

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March 15, 2012

ValvTechnologies’ Offers a New Space-Saving Automation Solution
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ValvTechnologies’ Offers a New Space-Saving Automation Solution

ValvTechnologies’ new Express package is a space-saving automation solution for automated systems and offers quick delivery for severe service water and steam applications in the power industry.

Actuators Automation

March 10, 2012

Pakscan Digital Valve Control Goes Wireless
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Pakscan Digital Valve Control Goes Wireless

Rotork has extended the capabilities of the globally acknowledged Pakscan digital control system with the addition of a wireless option.

Actuators Automation Controls

February 27, 2012

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