Products > Valves: Automated

General Valves

Automated Valves. Valves which are controlled by actuators attached to the valve stem. The actuators can be electric motors, solenoids, pneumatic, or hydraulic. Actuators can be used for automatic control, remote control, or because manual control is difficult.

Things to Consider When Purchasing This Product:

Actuation method: manual, electric, pneumatic, hydraulic; Valve motion: rotary, linear; Operation: on/off (isolating), modulating; Actuator torque range; Full range of rotary motion (degrees); Valve stem stroke length; Number of turns (for multi-turn actuators); Actuator force (seating thrust); Control signal input: current, voltage, pressure; DC voltage; AC voltage; AC phase; Air supply pressure; Hydraulic fluid supply pressure; Stem diameter; Actuation time maximum value; Failsafe state; Operating temperature; Hazardous or non-hazardous location, Agency approvals, Warranty