Category: Custom Actuated Valves
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Modernizing HVAC Systems with Automated Valve Solutions—Field Applications & Best Practices
Automated valves for HVAC systems are transforming how engineers improve efficiency and reliability. From field applications to best practices, automation delivers measurable gains. Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems are essential for comfort and efficiency in commercial and industrial facilities. Yet many still run below optimal performance. Faulty or improperly programmed HVAC controls can…
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Automated Valves for Renewable Energy Applications: Why Demand Is Growing Across Clean Energy Projects
Automated valves for renewable energy applications are in high demand as clean energy projects expand globally. These systems require precise, reliable flow control. From green hydrogen and solar to wind and biofuels, each application presents unique challenges — harsh conditions, remote locations, and variable operating loads. Automated valves help meet these challenges by improving system…
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Double-Acting vs. Spring Return Actuators—How to Choose the Right One
Double-acting vs. spring return actuators, which one is right? You’ve asked yourself that question when selecting actuators for valves. You’re probably familiar with the two most common types: spring return and double-acting. But choosing between them isn’t always straightforward—especially when safety, energy use, or fail-safe behavior is on the line. Many engineers and buyers default…
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Assured Automation NV Series Actuator Recognized in Best of the Best 2016 Best Practices Award
NV Series Replaces obsolete belt-driven valve actuators with gear-style design actuator at less than 10% of the cost of OEM’s replacement option Much of our electricity is generated by gas turbines, internal combustion (IC) engines that produce power by burning air-fuel mixtures that throw off hot gases which in turn spin the turbines. The Combined…
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Weather Proof Electric Actuator Prevents Water Damage in Field
S4 Actuator Features external DIN connectors; circuit boards never become exposed to the elements Featuring: S4 Series Weather Proof Electric Actuator An OEM of pump skids was having problems with their electrically actuated valves becoming water damaged in the field during start-up. They investigated and found that electrical contractors were removing the covers of the…
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Space Saving Valve Assembly
An OEM wanted a compact valve assembly to reduce the space and weight requirements for his machine. The OEM had two automated full port ball valve packages handling two different fluids and asked Assured Automation for space saving valve assembly options. Assured Automation suggested a single spring return pneumatic actuator to operate both valves at…
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3 Way Ball Valve Package for Pet Food Manufacturer
A pet food manufacturing plant required a sanitary diverter valve with no cavities to divert their process between two cook tanks. Assured Automation proposed a custom 3 way ball valve package. The assembly included a 3 way, cavity free diverter ball valve, spring return pneumatic actuator and a FM approved explosion proof limit switch. This valve package solved the flow…
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5 Way Multiport Valve with Electric Actuator
A major Flavor and Fragrance company was looking for a cost effective way to divert flow to multiple holding tanks. Assured Automation offered a custom 5 way multiport valve with 4 position electric actuator. Flow enters from the valve bottom and can be diverted out of one of the 4 side ports. 3-Way diverter valves…
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Manifold Reduces Space Requirements and Simplifies Piping
Problem: A major automobile manufacturer needed to run compressed air lines to a number of different machines but had no space available for valves to be mounted at the machine location. They wanted to automatically turn on different compressed air legs from an existing PLC controlled solenoid panel. In the event of power or air…
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Certified Oxygen Cleaned Valves
We frequently are asked to provide oxygen cleaning service to our valves such as the Assured Automation 26 Series Stainless Steel Ball Valves. Companies who build medical devices or work with compressed gas, in aerospace and defense need to comply with industry standards regarding oxygen safety and may require certified oxygen cleaned valves. When our…
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Industrial Manufacturers of Filtration and Separation Equipment Rely on Assured Automation for Valves with High Life Cycle and Competitive Price
Equipment used for industrial filtration and separation must provide positive shutoff on applications dealing with dirty fluids and high cycles. For reliable performance, flexibility, availability and endurance, manufacturers require valves which can deliver a high life cycle with minimal space requirements. To meet these stringent requirements, leading manufacturers rely on Assured Automation’s compact automated valves, angle…
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Flavor Manufacturing Plant Uses Assured Automation’s V Series V Port Ball Valve to Control Reactor Temperatures
Featured Application: V-Port Ball Valve Series Flavor Manufacturing Plant uses Assured Automation’s V Series V Port Ball Valve to control reactor temperatures Problem: A major flavor manufacturing plant was seeking to improve their reactor temperatures without incurring the high cost of typical globe control valves. Globe control valves have a high initial cost as well…