Category: Industry Specific
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From Manual to Smartest: How Automated Valves Streamline CIP & SIP in Food & Beverage Plants
In any food or beverage production facility, clean-in-place (CIP) and sterilize-in-place (SIP) systems are nonnegotiable components of process integrity and safety. As you know, plants must maintain strict sanitation standards to comply with regulatory agencies and avoid product recalls, contamination events, or shutdowns. This is why automated valves in CIP and SIP play an essential…
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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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Evolving Valve Automation for Biofuels: What Today’s Producers Need to Know
The biofuels industry has come a long way since its early days of small pilot plants and single-feedstock processing. In the U.S., the market was valued at USD 63.5 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at a 5.1% CAGR through 2030 (Grand View Research). Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is a particularly fast-growing segment.…
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Oxygen Reduction Systems in Data Centers: A Smarter Approach to Fire Prevention
Every minute of data center downtime can cost thousands, and fire is among the most disruptive risks operators face. Traditional suppression systems, such as sprinklers or gas-based agents, only respond after a fire has started, often causing additional damage in the process. That’s why a growing number of data centers are turning to a smarter…
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Automated Valves for the Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Improving Precision, Compliance, and Efficiency
Automated valves for the flavor and fragrance industry play a critical role in meeting the sector’s high demands for cleanliness, precision, and batch consistency. Whether it’s flavor formulations for food and beverages or aroma compounds for personal care and household products, manufacturers must balance strict regulatory compliance with scalable, efficient operations. In this environment, even…
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Automation in Human and Pet Food Production
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics are dominating news headlines. Yet manufacturers of food, whether it be for humans or pets, automate their production lines with automated valve assemblies that are driven by PLCs, HMIs, and dedicated computers designed to handle the complex operations of a factory floor. The actuated valve assemblies controlled in this manner…
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Selecting Fire Safety Shut-down Valves
Thermal shutoffs prevent overheating, trigger fire suppression, and comply with safety regulations makes them an essential component of industrial fire prevention strategies.
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Safeguarding Operations with FM Fire-Safe Valves for Flammable Liquids
Flammable liquids are integral to many industrial processes, including chemical manufacturing, petroleum refining, pharmaceuticals, and flavor and fragrance manufacturing. However, the very properties that make these liquids useful also make them hazardous. The risk of fires or explosions when handling flammable liquids cannot be overstated, which is why robust safety measures are crucial. The Importance…
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Streamlining PSA Systems with Compact Automated Valves
In the world of gas separation and purification, Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) systems are indispensable . These systems play a crucial role in generating high-purity nitrogen and oxygen gases, catering to a myriad of industries ranging from healthcare to manufacturing. However, the efficiency and reliability of PSA systems heavily rely on many components, with valves…
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Assured Automation to Exhibit at the CBC 2024
Las Vegas, NV | April 21-24, 2024 Stop by and visit Assured Automation at Booth 1489 The Craft Brewers Conference (CBC) is America’s largest craft brewing industry show serving both brewpubs and packaging breweries. The Craft Brewers Conference and BrewExpo America® is presented by the Brewers Association, a recognized leader in the national and international brewing…
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High Cycle-life Valves for Industrial Washing, Parts Washers & Keg Cleaning Systems
Manufacturers of industrial washing systems, aqueous parts washers, and keg cleaning equipment rely on Assured Automation for valves with high life cycle and smaller footprints Commercial washing, automated parts cleaning systems and keg cleaning equipment must meet specific and demanding requirements. For reliable performance, flexibility and endurance, manufacturers require valves which can deliver an extended…
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High Pressure Coaxial Valves for High Cycle Life Applications
Coaxial Valve Cycle Life Extended By as Much as Ten Times Conventional Valves Assured Automation announces a new line of RSG High Pressure Coaxial Valves for applications that require fast actuation, and strict durability and reliability. These compact automated valves combine a process valve and actuator in a single integrated unit with only one moving…