Actuators are mechanical or electro-mechanical devices that provide controlled movements to a connected mechanism or a linear or rotary system. However, the system needs a power source to function properly. Here’s a list of the different types of actuators, their uses, and how each works. Hydraulic Actuators A hydraulic actuator uses pressurized liquid to facilitate mechanical operations […]

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An electric actuated ball valve is certainly a mouthful to say, yet the device plays a pivotal role in the HVAC world. If you aren’t familiar with the term, an electric actuated ball valve is most often used in industrial and commercial HVAC systems, allowing controlled, automated air flow by opening, closing and rotating valves […]

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We’re in the thick of hurricane season, and with hurricanes, you get catastrophic flooding. Hurricane Harvey (and Katrina before that) are examples of the type of flooding that can happen during a powerful storm. We specialize in creating high-quality actuated valves. When there’s flooding, our actuated valves will allow you take the excess water and […]

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