Posts Tagged ‘Pneumatic Actuators’
BENEFITS OF A PNEUMATIC ACTUATOR
A pneumatic actuator works by converting energy, which is usually in the form of compressed air. When it comes to pneumatic actuators, they offer a number of advantages to the users. LISTED BELOW ARE FEW OF THE BENEFITS OFFERED BY THESE TYPES OF ACTUATORS: Components – Another major advantage offered by pneumatic actuators is their simple design…
Read MoreDIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN ELECTRIC AND PNEUMATIC ACTUATOR
Electric as well as pneumatic actuators are quite well known for their varied uses. In case you are confused as to which type of actuator out of these two will suit your needs, then we are there to help you. An electric actuator is the one which makes use of electrical energy to produce mechanical energy. While, a pneumatic…
Read MoreVALVE MAINTENANCE
Once a valve is installed it is important that it is properly maintained, so that it works in an efficient manner. This is one such aspect which is overlooked many a times, but needs the utmost attention of the users. Poor or no maintenance of a valve can result in severe problems, leading to many…
Read MoreHOW DOES A VALVE WORK WITH ACTUATORS
Valves are one of those critical inventions that go unnoticed by many. They play an important role in our world by controlling, regulating, guiding and directing the flow of assorted types of liquids, gases, steam or flowing materials such as mill, grain, etc. Valves are made of steel, iron, steel, bronze or PVC and can…
Read MoreWhat is a valve actuator (Electric & Pneumatic)
Valve actuators are of various types namely electrically operated , pneumatically operated. Pneumatically operated actuators can be diaphragm operated for globe , gate valves. Pneumatic actuators can be quarter turn type for ball or butterfly valves. Pneumatic actuators can be cylinder operated for say Knife gate valves. Actuators are again single acting spring return type…
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