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Introduction to Valves: Industry Standards

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This article presents and explains specifications used in the valve industry in the USA and around the world, with a...

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Introduction to Valves: Overview

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This article serves as an introduction to the industrial valve industry and is designed to inform about basics such as...

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4 Myths about Electric Actuators Exposed

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Are you still using hydraulic and pneumatic actuators? You may want to read on and reconsider your decision. Electric...

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21 Steps to Adjust a Modulating Electric Actuator AC & DC Controls

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Here is a guide on how to fine-tune a Modulating Electric Actuator AC & DC Controls. The following instructions are a...

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How does an electric actuator work?

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If you need an answer to the following questions, you are looking in the right place:

  • What are the main components of...
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How to Select the Right Valve (with Pros & Cons)

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The suitability of a valve for a specific application is defined by the materials used in relation to the transported...

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Electric Spring Return Actuators Meet Fire Standards for Tunnels

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In an emergency situation such a fire inside rail or road tunnels, or even underground passenger platforms, electric...

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Electric Actuators for Dummies

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An Actuator is a mechanical device that converts energy, here electricity, into motion. It can be a linear motion...

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3 Easy Steps to Prevent Condensation in Electric Actuators

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Unwanted condensation in/on electrical goods can have severe consequences. Metal parts, even stored in warehouses can...

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31 Helpful Valve Actuation Terms

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The following list of valve actuator terms may assisted when explaining your automation needs, to help us better serve...

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3 Ways to Define Actuator Torque in Words You Understand

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Lack of knowledge about torque can often mislead buyers to inaccurate choices when choosing an actuator for their...

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How to Guide: 4-20mA Positioner Field Installation - Indelac Actuator

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Here is a guide on how to install a 4-20mA Positioner on any Indelac Actuator. The following instructions are a step...
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Thermal Actuator: Clean & Renewable Energy

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What’s a Thermal Actuator?

Actuators are simply devices used to transform energy into motion. A thermal actuator is a...

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24 Steps to Size Up an Electric Actuator for a Gate Valve Application

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Picking the right Electric Actuator for a valve is not that easy. Industry buyers ask yourselves these 24 questions...

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The Control Room of the Future - Smarter Reality

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"Do we do it the old, reliable way, or do we challenge ourselves to demonstrate new technology and use continuous...

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Indelac State-of-the-Art Machinery

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Do you want to know how state-of-the-art machinery help Indelac cut cycle time by 40% on setups, while retaining the...

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