A single power plant uses hundreds of valves to control almost every aspect of its operation. Valves, in conjunction with a controlling actuator, are used for pollution control, feed water, cooling ...

The HS Series butterfly valve and SY actuator shutoff now are weather resistant. The SY's NEMA 4, 4X rating means that extra steps are not needed to protect the actuator from wet environments; no ...

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Directional-control valves are vital in any pneumatic circuit, directing or blocking airflow to control the speed or sequence of operations. One method of classifying directional-control valves is by ...

If you are interested in participating on ISA96, please contact ISA standards staff at +1 919-549-8411 or ISA Standards. The committee will develop standards and technical reports related to valve ...

This file type includes high resolution graphics and schematics when applicable. Engines have been using pneumatic actuators to move loads for decades. They are fast, up to 0.5 sec/stroke; powerful, ...

Like so many of the core technologies integral to automated industrial operations—such as motors, drives, and I/O—valves don’t always receive the attention they deserve in the automation arena.