Tag: Automated Valves
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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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Supply Chain and Inventory Optimization for Actuated Valves
Managing the supply chain and inventory for actuated valves – whether in manufacturing, industrial process applications, or large-scale transfer and distribution systems – requires accurate demand forecasting, efficient stock management, and timely procurement. AI-driven solutions enhance these processes which reduces costs, prevents stock-outs, and optimizes logistics. AI-powered supply chain optimization helps: How AI Optimizes Supply…
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AI-Driven Predictive Maintenance for Actuated Valves
Predictive maintenance (PdM) leverages AI, machine learning, and IoT sensors to anticipate failures before they happen, reducing downtime and maintenance costs. In valve automation, PdM is particularly valuable in industries like oil & gas, chemical processing, water treatment, and power generation, where unplanned failures can lead to significant safety risks and operational losses. Continuous process…
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AI-Driven Valve Automation: What Are the Benefits it Provides?
Process applications that use valve automation are increasingly integrating Artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance efficiency, predictive maintenance, and process control and optimization. This article explains some key benefits of AI driven valve automation below. 1. Predictive Maintenance AI can analyze real-time sensor data (pressure, flow, temperature, vibration) to predict valve failures before they occur. This…
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Achieving Compliance with Fire Safety Standards Using FireChek® Emergency Shut-Off Valves
FireChek® emergency shut-off valves ensure fire safety compliance. It is critical for industries handling flammable materials, such as oil and gas, chemical processing, and liquefied natural gas (LNG). These sectors must comply with strict regulations set by organizations like the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Compliance ensures…
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Compact Pneumatic Valves for Oxygen PSA Systems
Application: Compact Pneumatically Operated Valves for Oxygen Service Assured Automation now offers an oxygen cleaned nickel plated brass coaxial valve for OEM’s of Oxygen PSA generators. This compact, high cycle, low cost VA Series valve is ideal for saving space compared to other valve designs. The VA Series is currently being used successfully by several…
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Carbon Capture: The Role of Automated Valves
In the global pursuit of mitigating climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, carbon capture technology has emerged as a promising solution. At the heart of carbon capture systems lie automated valves, playing a pivotal role in optimizing efficiency, enhancing safety, and facilitating the seamless operation of these critical processes. In this blog post, we…
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Assured Automation’s FireChek® Equipped Pneumatic Shutoff Valves Support Growth of LNG Distribution
FireChek triggers quickly, securing pneumatically operated process line valves LNG transport is growing as supplies for natural gas continue to grow in the U.S. LNG is used to transport natural gas to markets, where it is regasified and distributed through natural gas pipelines. The carriers store the LNG in cryogenic tanks during transport. The United…
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Compact Automated Valves Meet Demand of Air Dryers and PSA Air Separators
Industrial Manufacturers of Air Dryers and PSA Air Separators Rely on Assured Automation’s Compact Automated Valves Equipment used to dry compressed air or extract nitrogen and oxygen are built with components that must meet specific, demanding requirements. For reliable performance, flexibility, availability and endurance, manufacturers require valves which can deliver a high cycle life with…
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Electric Car Manufacturer Switches to High Performance Utility Valve
Application: An electric car manufacturer was experiencing leakage problems with resilient seated butterfly valves used in utility service applications. Cycling these valves several times a day was causing leakage at the 6 o’clock and 12 o’clock positions on the valve’s resilient seat. Resilient seat butterfly valves are known to wear at the seat due to…
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Sanitary Valves for Alcohol Process Lines
Project Showcase: BFY Series tri-clamp butterfly valves ideally suited for alcohol process lines. Application: A leading beverage manufacturer was adding an alcohol-based drink to its product line. Current regulations regarding alcohol tanks in plant production areas required explosion-proof certified limit switches on automated valves. The existing sanitary valves did not meet the insurance provider’s FM…
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Decision Tree on Selecting Electric or Pneumatic Rotary Actuators with Quarter Turn Valves
Valve Actuators: Selecting Electric vs Pneumatic It is easy to get lost in the weeds when choosing between electric and pneumatic actuators for quarter turn valves. Brian Booth, Assured Automation’s Vice President of Sales and Product Manager for thermal and remote shutoffs, recommends using the simple decision tree below when choosing which actuator is best for…