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CONTROL VALVE & DAMPER OPERATION

Valve Actuators & Actuation Equipment

Remote operation, position feedback and a defined response to power loss start with the right actuation arrangement. PRO-QUIP helps you compare pneumatic, electric and electrohydraulic actuators for the motion and operating requirements of your valve or damper.

Start with how the valve must operate

An actuator provides the movement needed to operate a valve or damper. Selection should consider the equipment it will drive and how it must behave in the process. A modulating application, an on/off duty and a valve that needs a defined failure position can have different requirements.

  • Valve or damper type, size and manufacturer
  • Linear, quarter-turn or multi-turn motion
  • Operating load and process pressure conditions
  • Available air supply or electrical power
  • Required control signal, feedback and operating speed
  • Required position after loss of power or air
  • Mounting, environmental and manual-operation requirements
Flowserve Accord pneumatic actuator

Pneumatic, electric & electrohydraulic options

PRO-QUIP’s actuation offering includes pneumatic, electric and electrohydraulic technologies. Actuators are available for linear motion, quarter-turn rotation and multi-turn rotation. Our team can help review the available configurations against the required motion, utility supply and control arrangement.

Configure control, indication & feedback

Accessories help connect the actuator to the way your process is operated and monitored. Discuss which functions are required and which signals must interface with the existing controls.

  • Positioners for the required valve-positioning arrangement
  • Limit switches and position transmitters for feedback
  • Solenoid valves and air sets
  • Handwheels and manual override arrangements
  • Local position indication
  • Volume boosters and limit stops where appropriate to the application

Review fail-safe & manual-operation needs

Define what the valve should do if an operating utility is lost. Also identify whether operators need local indication or a way to move the valve manually. These requirements should be discussed as part of the assembly selection, rather than left until installation.

Connect actuation selection with assembly support

PRO-QUIP also provides valve automation services, including mounting hardware and labor for pneumatic or electric automated valves. Share the existing valve details if the project involves a retrofit. For installed equipment problems, discuss field service requirements with our team.

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ANSWERS FOR YOUR APPLICATION

Questions to help you move forward

Yes. Valve automation support includes mounting hardware, labor and accessories for pneumatic or electric automated valves. Provide the valve identification and operating requirements so the arrangement can be reviewed.

Position feedback can be configured using appropriate accessories such as limit switches or position transmitters. Specify the information and signal your control system needs.

LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR PROCESS

Discuss your valve actuation requirements

Send the valve details, available utilities and required operation. PRO-QUIP can help review actuation and accessory options.

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