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Using Assured Automation’s Online Valve Configurator
Assured Automation: your source for Manual and Automated Valves & Flow Meters. The Valve Configurator by Assured Automation – we’re making automation easy. Our Online Valve Configurator automatically updates the model number, price, photo, and CAD drawings instantly. When arriving at a product page with a Valve Configurator icon, simply click the icon and start…
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Wiring a V4 Series Electric Actuator
Assured Automation: your source for manual and automated valves and flow meters. Today we’re going to review the wiring for the V4 Series 12 or 24 Volt DC Electric Actuator. The V4 is a reversing motor electric actuator with end of limit travel switches to stop the motor in each direction. The V4 Series comes…
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Scotch-Yoke Piston Actuators
Assured Automation’s P Series pneumatic scotch-yoke actuators are used on quarter turn (90°) ball valves, plug valves, dampers and resilient seated butterfly valves. The features of these pneumatic scotch-yoke actuators include: High duty cycle life, up to 1,000,000 cycles Double acting and spring return models DIN/ISO 5211, DIN 3337 (F03 to F16) NAMUR solenoid and limit…
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Angle Body Valve Product Training Presentation
The following is a transcript created for the Assured Automation Angle Body Valve Product Training Presentation: Welcome to the Angle Body Valve product training presentation. Angle Body Valves are used in applications that require a high number of cycles and where a full ported valve is not required. They are normally less expensive than pneumatically…
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Q&A: Valve Sizing & Selection
Key Considerations For Effective Specification with Jack Siedler jacks@aa-fs.com Q&A: Valve Sizing & Selection -Part I Q: In your experience, what are some of the common errors end-users make in the area of valve sizing and selection? In those applications where improperly sized valves result in performance problems, what are some of the common reasons…
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Q&A: Valve Sizing & Selection – Part I
Key Considerations For Effective Valve Specification Jack Siedler has spent 43 years in the valve industry, including his current eleven year stint as a technical sales specialist with Assured Automation. During his career, Mr. Siedler has worked with bar stock globe control valves (with customized trim), rising-stem three-piece, three-way globe valves and spring and diaphragm-actuated…
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Determining Factors in Choosing Pneumatic vs. Electric Actuators
Pneumatic vs Electric Actuators Since their technologies are so different, determining whether to choose a pneumatic or electric actuator for a process system may seem confusing. Typically, electric actuators are known for their high levels of precision while pneumatic actuators are considered less expensive and easier to maintain. Each technology has its inherent advantages and…
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Some Determining Factors in Valve Actuator Selection
When deciding to actuate a valve, whether for precision process control, inaccessibility to remote areas, for emergency fail-safe requirements or because of excessive valve operating torque, it is important to choose the proper actuator for the specific application. Valve Actuator Selection Valve actuation can be linear, part-turn or multi-turn and can be powered by a…
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Refineries and Cryogenic Transfer Trailer Manufacturers Use Automatic Fire Safety Shutoff Valve to Protect Property and Life
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) the cautionary response for Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) fire situations is to stop discharge, if possible.1Responses to LNG related fires need to be automatic and quick. Automatic Fire Safety Shutoff Valve For quick, automatic shutoffs, refineries, manufacturers of cryogenic transfer trailers, chemical, petrochemical, semiconductor industries and…
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Wiring Instructions for V4 Series Compact 120 VAC Electric Valve Actuators
The V4 Series is an electric motor actuator with end of travel limit switches which stop the motor in each direction. In this video the V4 Series actuator is shown mounted on an Assured Automation 26 Series Ball Valve. The V4 Series comes with external wire leads for ease of wiring. The housing cover never…
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Valve Basics
Valve Basics A valve is a device that regulates, directs or controls the flow of a fluid (gases, liquids, fluidized solids, or slurries) by opening, closing, or partially obstructing various passageways. When selecting your valve consider the following: Choose a valve type depending on your application. Consider your fluid type (liquid or gas) and its…
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Featured Product: Valve + Actuator Series
VA Series “valve + actuator”– Compact Automated On/Off Control Valve The VA Series “valve+actuator” is a compact pneumatically actuated on/off control valve for oil, water, gas and other clean services. The VA is an economical alternative to pneumatically actuated ball valves. This series is available in line sizes of 3/8” to 2” and comes…