Electrohydraulic Valve Actuators vs Electric Actuators Did you know that there are various types of electrohydraulic valves and electric actuators, and they can all be applied in different ways? There are variations in proportion, on and off versions, and closed-loop or open-loop controls. These types of valves are electrically operated. They control hydraulic fluid sent [...]
Without actuators, valves on machines and equipment wouldn't work properly. If this seems like a big deal to you, that's because it is! A huge range of equipment needs valves to work properly, and that requires actuators. But what do the actuators do? How do they work, and which one is a better option for your [...]
Thermoplastic Valves for Acid Applications The cost of corrosion in the US is equivalent to 2.7% of the total GDP. That's over $600 billion! Industries like oil and gas, chemical, and water treatment face significant challenges in fighting corrosion damage to equipment and facilities. Corrosion is just one of the problems that thermoplastic valves can [...]
Electric Actuators vs Pneumatic Actuators for Service Flow Control Analysts expect the global valve actuator market to grow at a CAGR of 8.2% over the next six years. Pneumatic actuators have long been a staple of many industries. However, electric actuators are on track to lead the market in the near term. Choosing a valve [...]
Mechanical Partial Stroke vs Electric Partial Stroke in Valves When there's something in the pipeline, making sure everything is running well is essential. And, in the case of a pipeline itself, checking for any leaks or mechanical failures is vital but often a challenge. What if you could send someone with a set of [...]
Metal Seated Ball Valves and Knife Gate Valves for Severe Service Applications Several recent pipeline shutdowns highlighted the serious consequences of unexpected downtime. No matter the size of your operation, keeping it running is extremely important. You rely on valves to keep your system working. You count on efficiency and safety. When you need valves [...]
Your Guide to the Different Types of Ball Valves Ball valves are a critical part of industries including oil and gas, manufacturing, chemical, and water treatment. They even have residential uses. With so many different applications, it's not a surprise to find many different types of ball valves. These include trunnion ball valves, welded ball [...]
A Guide to the Different Types of Gears Used in Flow Control Gears are such a useful concept that they even occur in nature. From the ancient Greeks to today, gears are a fundamental part of technology. In industries ranging from oil and gas to food, gears for flow control are critical in production systems. [...]
We have Xhiter Anckeleman as the person to thank for the first actuators. In particular, he introduced the pneumatic and hydraulic actuation systems. He made these inventions during the time of World War II to create better breaks. Today, you’ll see actuators in different applications across all industries. We also now have electricity-based systems along [...]
What is Valve Automation and How Can It Help? There are several variations of equipment that are used in different industries to help processes run smoothly and efficiently. One of the main tools used to make that happen is valve actuators. They are an essential asset for production and their primary objective is to control [...]
