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When You Need a Diverter Valve for Ink, Paint Dispensing, and Caustic Media
Diverter valves are one type of 3-way valves. Unlike modulating and mixing 3-way valves that combine two inputs into one output, diverter valves separate one input into two outputs. Diverter valves are frequently used in control processes because they are less expensive and require less space than using multiple 2-way valves to divert flow. Although…
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Compact Valve for Aerospace Test Application
VA Series Compact On/Off Valve for Aircraft Engine Test Stand Problem: A major aircraft component testing company required a compact valve for a customized panel designed to meter airflow in an aircraft engine sub-component test application. The ball valves currently being used had many limitations. The ball valve actuators were large, requiring a deeper, more…
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P&IDs (Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams) and P&ID Valve Symbol Library
A piping and instrumentation diagram (P&ID) is a graphic representation of a process system that includes the piping, vessels, control valves, instrumentation, and other process components and equipment in the system. The P&ID is the primary schematic drawing used for laying out a process control system’s installation. As such, the P&ID is crucial in all…
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We Are Proud To Announce Our ISO 9001:2015 Certification
Excellent Customer Service is Our Number One Priority Our core tenet at Assured Automation is to provide excellent customer service by providing quality products that are delivered on time. Since quality is an integral part of our strategy, Assured Automation commits to constantly monitoring, auditing and updating our processes and procedures to comply with…
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New 12-Page Product Overview Now Available
Download or Request the New 12 Page Valve Product Overview We have recently updated our Product Overview to include our newest products and product information. The 12-page product overview is an interactive, full color downloadable PDF, featuring links to all product categories and products on our website. This overview highlights our full valve, valve actuator,…
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Valve End Connections Pros and Cons
Guidelines for Selecting Valve End Connections The selection of proper valve end connections is driven by the piping specifications of a project. The project piping specifications are dictated by the engineering standards of various recognized technical societies. These technical societies include: ANSI – American National Standards Institute API – American Petroleum Institute IEC – International…
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Automated Valve Glossary
Download your free copy of the Automated Valve Glossary today! This handy printable reference offers a comprehensive glossary of widely used valve and valve automation terms. You will also receive a listing of basic specifications used in the design and manufacturing of valves and fittings. Keep a copy of this useful guide on your desk as…
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Assured Automation Exhibiting at Valve World Americas Expo 2017
Valve World Americas Conference & Expo 2017: Houston, Texas June 20th – 21st Booth # 553 Coming to the Valve World Expo next week? Visit the Assured Automation Booth #553 where you can view some automated valve assemblies and try out our interactive online valve configurators! Valve World Americas Expo and Conference 2017 features valve and…
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3 Way Ball Valve Provides Simple Solution for Pools and Spas
PTP Series 3 Way ball valve offers space savings as well as cost savings when adding spas or water features to in-ground pools The PTP Series 3 way ball valve provides the one stop solution for automating transfer systems between pool and spa operations. This full port PVC ball valve saves time, money and maintenance…
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Meet Assured Automation
Watch Assured Automation’s new video that highlights the company’s configurators and employees. For over 30 years Assured Automation has been dedicated to making valve automation easy for our customers in all industries. Our product line which includes manual and automated valves of all types and materials along with a complete line of actuators and accessories. We Make…
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Valve Automation “Blast” from the Past
Retired Actuated Valves & Actuators Get New Life So, what happens to old automated valves and their actuators when their service life is over? Or if the facility they serve closes down? Most meet their fate by being hauled away and recycled — that is — melted down as scrap. In the worst case, they are laid…
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Piggable Ball Valves
3 Way Piggable Ball Valves Save Time and Money in Pigging Systems Problem: A major pet food manufacturer was designing a pigging system to clean process lines after product runs. A piggable ball valve that would launch a pig in two possible directions was required. Pigging refers to the practice of using devices known as “pigs”…