--- title: Indelac Control Blog | Indelac Controls, Inc. --- [![Exit](https://www.indelac.com/hubfs/img/ico-exit.svg)](https://www.indelac.com/blog#) ![quarter-turn-nema-4-1](https://www.indelac.com/hs-fs/hubfs/quarter-turn-nema-4-1.png?t=1542365996520&width=275&height=217&name=quarter-turn-nema-4-1.png) ### Subscribe to Email Updates ## Categories # ICI's Actuator & Valve Industry Blog [![](https://www.indelac.com/hubfs/Indelac%20Controls%20NEMA%206P%20Submersible%20Actuator.jpeg) ](https://www.indelac.com/blog/bid/333162/nema-6p-submersible-electric-actuator) ## [NEMA 6P Submersible Electric Actuator](https://www.indelac.com/blog/bid/333162/nema-6p-submersible-electric-actuator) Posted by [ Matt Robinson ](https://www.indelac.com/blog/author/matt-robinson) [ 3 Comments](https://www.indelac.com/blog/bid/333162/nema-6p-submersible-electric-actuator#comments-listing) **Here at Indelac Controls, we strive towards innovation and encourage new ideas so we can continue to offer reliable...** [Read More](https://www.indelac.com/blog/bid/333162/nema-6p-submersible-electric-actuator) Wed, Dec 15, 2021 [![](https://www.indelac.com/hubfs/quarter-turn-nema-4-1.png) ](https://www.indelac.com/blog/quarter-turn-actuators-for-use-in-the-water-and-wastewater-industry) ## [Quarter Turn Actuators for Use in the Water and Wastewater Industry](https://www.indelac.com/blog/quarter-turn-actuators-for-use-in-the-water-and-wastewater-industry) Posted by [ Olivier Tisserand ](https://www.indelac.com/blog/author/olivier-tisserand) [ 3 Comments](https://www.indelac.com/blog/quarter-turn-actuators-for-use-in-the-water-and-wastewater-industry#comments-listing) Quarter turn electric actuators employ electricity to power the mechanical components that open, close, and throttle... [Read More](https://www.indelac.com/blog/quarter-turn-actuators-for-use-in-the-water-and-wastewater-industry) Mon, Aug 26, 2019 [![](https://www.indelac.com/hubfs/img/failsafe-control-panel.jpg) ](https://www.indelac.com/blog/selecting-the-right-actuator-controls-for-your-application) ## [Selecting the Right Actuator Controls for Your Application](https://www.indelac.com/blog/selecting-the-right-actuator-controls-for-your-application) Posted by [ Olivier Tisserand ](https://www.indelac.com/blog/author/olivier-tisserand) [ 0 Comments](https://www.indelac.com/blog/selecting-the-right-actuator-controls-for-your-application#comments-listing) A valve actuator is a mechanism designed to open or close a valve. With many different types and styles of actuator on... [Read More](https://www.indelac.com/blog/selecting-the-right-actuator-controls-for-your-application) Mon, Aug 05, 2019 [![](https://www.indelac.com/hubfs/img/automation-on-1.svg) ](https://www.indelac.com/blog/benefits-of-using-automated-vavles) ## [The Benefits of Using Automated Valves](https://www.indelac.com/blog/benefits-of-using-automated-vavles) Posted by [ Olivier Tisserand ](https://www.indelac.com/blog/author/olivier-tisserand) [ 5 Comments](https://www.indelac.com/blog/benefits-of-using-automated-vavles#comments-listing) Automation helps with activities and processes without the need for personnel to physically engage in carrying them... [Read More](https://www.indelac.com/blog/benefits-of-using-automated-vavles) Mon, Jul 22, 2019 [![](https://www.indelac.com/hubfs/oil-gas.png) ](https://www.indelac.com/blog/fail-safe-actuator-use-in-the-oil-and-gas-industry) ## [Fail-Safe Actuator Use in the Oil & Gas Industry](https://www.indelac.com/blog/fail-safe-actuator-use-in-the-oil-and-gas-industry) Posted by [ Olivier Tisserand ](https://www.indelac.com/blog/author/olivier-tisserand) [ 1 Comment](https://www.indelac.com/blog/fail-safe-actuator-use-in-the-oil-and-gas-industry#comments-listing) [Read More](https://www.indelac.com/blog/fail-safe-actuator-use-in-the-oil-and-gas-industry) Mon, Jul 08, 2019 [![](https://www.indelac.com/hs-fs/file-398845604-jpg/images/443174_81272299-resized-600.jpg) ](https://www.indelac.com/blog/bid/327475/how-to-select-an-actuator-part-2-pneumatic-actuator) ## [Selecting Pneumatic and Electrical Actuators: Part 2](https://www.indelac.com/blog/bid/327475/how-to-select-an-actuator-part-2-pneumatic-actuator) Posted by [ Olivier Tisserand ](https://www.indelac.com/blog/author/olivier-tisserand) [ 2 Comments](https://www.indelac.com/blog/bid/327475/how-to-select-an-actuator-part-2-pneumatic-actuator#comments-listing) Today’s sophisticated process-control systems require a deep understanding of the specifications of each element in... [Read More](https://www.indelac.com/blog/bid/327475/how-to-select-an-actuator-part-2-pneumatic-actuator) Tue, May 28, 2019 [![](https://www.indelac.com/hs-fs/file-344170735-jpg/images/figure_1._rack__pinion_pneumatic_fail-safe-resized-600.jpg) ](https://www.indelac.com/blog/bid/319997/fail-safe-actuators-many-choices-to-make) ## [Fail-Safe Actuators: Many Choices to Make](https://www.indelac.com/blog/bid/319997/fail-safe-actuators-many-choices-to-make) Posted by [ Olivier Tisserand ](https://www.indelac.com/blog/author/olivier-tisserand) [ 0 Comments](https://www.indelac.com/blog/bid/319997/fail-safe-actuators-many-choices-to-make#comments-listing) The simple short phrase “fail-safe actuator” conjures a vision of a wide range of different actuators. In fact, when... [Read More](https://www.indelac.com/blog/bid/319997/fail-safe-actuators-many-choices-to-make) Mon, May 20, 2019 [![](https://www.indelac.com/hs-fs/file-349208209-png/images/made_in_usa.png) ](https://www.indelac.com/blog/bid/327474/how-to-select-an-actuator-part-1-pneumatic-vs-electric) ## [How to select an Actuator (part. 1): Pneumatic vs. Electric](https://www.indelac.com/blog/bid/327474/how-to-select-an-actuator-part-1-pneumatic-vs-electric) Posted by [ Olivier Tisserand ](https://www.indelac.com/blog/author/olivier-tisserand) [ 5 Comments](https://www.indelac.com/blog/bid/327474/how-to-select-an-actuator-part-1-pneumatic-vs-electric#comments-listing) *  A*s the process industry continues to achieve more efficient and productive plant design, plant engineers and... [Read More](https://www.indelac.com/blog/bid/327474/how-to-select-an-actuator-part-1-pneumatic-vs-electric) Mon, Apr 15, 2019 [![](https://www.indelac.com/hubfs/actuator%20Indelac.jpg) ](https://www.indelac.com/blog/how-does-electric-actuator-work) ## [How Does an Electric Actuator Work?](https://www.indelac.com/blog/how-does-electric-actuator-work) Posted by [ Olivier Tisserand ](https://www.indelac.com/blog/author/olivier-tisserand) [ 5 Comments](https://www.indelac.com/blog/how-does-electric-actuator-work#comments-listing) An electric actuator is a mechanical device used to convert electricity into kinetic energy in either a single linear... [Read More](https://www.indelac.com/blog/how-does-electric-actuator-work) Thu, Apr 04, 2019 [![](https://www.indelac.com/hubfs/SIL%20-%20Probability%20of%20Failure%20Risk%20-%20Reduction%20Factor.png) ](https://www.indelac.com/blog/what-does-sil-stand-for-in-safety) ## [What does SIL stand for in safety?](https://www.indelac.com/blog/what-does-sil-stand-for-in-safety) Posted by [ Jason Robinson ](https://www.indelac.com/blog/author/jason-robinson) [ 0 Comments](https://www.indelac.com/blog/what-does-sil-stand-for-in-safety#comments-listing) Nowadays safety systems saturate the industrial substructure, spreading protective influence all the way to an... [Read More](https://www.indelac.com/blog/what-does-sil-stand-for-in-safety) Mon, Feb 12, 2018 [![](https://www.indelac.com/hubfs/How-to-Choose-your-actuator-fuse.jpg) ](https://www.indelac.com/blog/how-to-choose-the-right-fuse-for-your-electric-actuator) ## [How to Choose the Right Fuse for your Electric Actuator](https://www.indelac.com/blog/how-to-choose-the-right-fuse-for-your-electric-actuator) Posted by [ Olivier Tisserand ](https://www.indelac.com/blog/author/olivier-tisserand) [ 3 Comments](https://www.indelac.com/blog/how-to-choose-the-right-fuse-for-your-electric-actuator#comments-listing) Although safeguards are implemented numerous times over while constructing electrically automated flow systems,... [Read More](https://www.indelac.com/blog/how-to-choose-the-right-fuse-for-your-electric-actuator) Thu, Feb 23, 2017 [![](https://www.indelac.com/hubfs/Game%20over.jpg) ](https://www.indelac.com/blog/troubleshooting-electric-actuators-motor-failure) ## [Troubleshooting Electric Actuators Motor Failure](https://www.indelac.com/blog/troubleshooting-electric-actuators-motor-failure) Posted by [ Olivier Tisserand ](https://www.indelac.com/blog/author/olivier-tisserand) [ 3 Comments](https://www.indelac.com/blog/troubleshooting-electric-actuators-motor-failure#comments-listing) The likelihood of a motor failure without external causes is very rare. Motor failure rates from our experience are... [Read More](https://www.indelac.com/blog/troubleshooting-electric-actuators-motor-failure) Tue, Jan 03, 2017 [![](https://www.indelac.com/hubfs/Paint%20Cupcake.jpg) ](https://www.indelac.com/blog/anodized-materials-for-food-manufacturing-preparation-equipment) ## [Anodized Materials for Food Manufacturing / Preparation Equipment](https://www.indelac.com/blog/anodized-materials-for-food-manufacturing-preparation-equipment) Posted by [ Olivier Tisserand ](https://www.indelac.com/blog/author/olivier-tisserand) [ 0 Comments](https://www.indelac.com/blog/anodized-materials-for-food-manufacturing-preparation-equipment#comments-listing) Due to the nature and physical properties of anodic coatings, anodized aluminum products and components are used in... [Read More](https://www.indelac.com/blog/anodized-materials-for-food-manufacturing-preparation-equipment) Mon, Oct 31, 2016 [![](https://www.indelac.com/hubfs/evolution_of_actuators.jpg) ](https://www.indelac.com/blog/evolution-actuator-design) ## [The Evolution of Actuator Design](https://www.indelac.com/blog/evolution-actuator-design) Posted by [ Olivier Tisserand ](https://www.indelac.com/blog/author/olivier-tisserand) [ 1 Comment](https://www.indelac.com/blog/evolution-actuator-design#comments-listing) Based on the power source used, actuators can be divided into two main categories: - Electric actuators: using either... [Read More](https://www.indelac.com/blog/evolution-actuator-design) Thu, Sep 01, 2016 [![](https://www.indelac.com/hubfs/Cost_vs.jpg) ](https://www.indelac.com/blog/cost-vs-cost-of-ownership-what-to-consider-when-buying-electric-actuators) ## [Cost vs. cost of ownership: what to consider when buying electric actuators](https://www.indelac.com/blog/cost-vs-cost-of-ownership-what-to-consider-when-buying-electric-actuators) Posted by [ Olivier Tisserand ](https://www.indelac.com/blog/author/olivier-tisserand) [ 3 Comments](https://www.indelac.com/blog/cost-vs-cost-of-ownership-what-to-consider-when-buying-electric-actuators#comments-listing) Plant engineers are tasked with a vital job: equipping their plants with the most reliable, high quality and... [Read More](https://www.indelac.com/blog/cost-vs-cost-of-ownership-what-to-consider-when-buying-electric-actuators) Fri, Nov 20, 2015 [![](https://www.indelac.com/hubfs/oil_derek.jpg) ](https://www.indelac.com/blog/upstream-oil-and-gas-equipment-markets-report) ## [Upstream Oil and Gas Equipment - Markets Report  ](https://www.indelac.com/blog/upstream-oil-and-gas-equipment-markets-report) Posted by [ Olivier Tisserand ](https://www.indelac.com/blog/author/olivier-tisserand) [ 0 Comments](https://www.indelac.com/blog/upstream-oil-and-gas-equipment-markets-report#comments-listing) Significant global energy demand growth and rising living standards in China, India, and the Middle East, coupled with... [Read More](https://www.indelac.com/blog/upstream-oil-and-gas-equipment-markets-report) Fri, Jul 24, 2015 1 / [2 ](https://www.indelac.com/blog/page/2) / [3 ](https://www.indelac.com/blog/page/3) [![blue arrow](https://www.indelac.com/hubfs/gray-arrow.jpg) ](https://www.indelac.com/blog/page/2)