The Automation of Pneumatic Valves Using Actuators
Unlike the manual valves of the 19th Century that had to be turned on or off by hand using a manual spigot, the modern pneumatic valves used in most industries today are all automated. In fact, most pneumatic valves today have automation thanks to what is called actuators that are part of the valve structure.
Pneumatic Valve Actuators
The use of actuators on pneumatic or control valves to automate the process is now very common and only involves the installation of a fully functioning system on any kind of valve. It won’t even matter whether the actuator only makes a quarter turn, half turn, or linear turn because it depends on what the valve component is serving, and whether to have a proportional open and close control compared to just having an open or closed position.
Other requirements for the installation of actuators in valves may be a fast slam shut system or an Emergency Shut Down (ESD) method. Other actuator automation circuit controls that can be added can include a failure of the supply pressure component or a failsafe redundancy capability.
Advantages of Pneumatic Valve Actuators
Though the cost of electricity today is cheaper because of alternative power sources, it still comes out expensive due to the massive amounts used in industry, particularly in plants. Natural gas is another alternative used, but like electricity, the massive amounts used can be humongous. Compressed air, however, when used by industrial machines and pneumatic valve actuators, is absolutely free.
Pneumatic actuators are simple to work with because they are very reliable. Maintenance personnel can be quickly trained and feel comfortable in the use and troubleshooting of actuators, valves, and cylinders.
Pneumatic hardware is also very affordable because they are manufactured and sold at low cost (check with Australia’s Master Mac 2000 for these prices). The minimal maintenance needed by pneumatic valves also means the cost of maintenance is driven down.
Pneumatic actuators pack significant force in a small package because of the use of compressed air. For instance, a one-inch cylinder can easily provide around a hundred pounds of clamping force. Also, the force is controlled by a simple manual valve.
Master Mac 2000 Valves
So, when it comes to pneumatic valves such as compact valves, nanovalves, Microvalves, essential valves, poppet valves, Solenoid valves, and valves for base assembly, you can rest assure that Master Mac 2000 provides the best pneumatic valves manufactured by Univer, a recognised company since 1980. All these valves are manufactured for heavy or general applications. Contact Master Mac 2000 today for more information, or visit their website at https://mastermac2000.com.au/.
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About The Author
Stuart Havill
Stuart Havill is the owner and manager of MasterMac2000, Queensland's largest privately owned pneumatic and process valve company.
With his early working career as a maintenance fitter for Boral in 1992, Stuart has spent his life in the field of pneumatics and process equipment. He gained extensive experience in plant design, maintenance, repairs, fabrication, and site management.
In 1996, he transitioned to a pneumatic sales technician role at MasterMac2000, where he excelled in key account management, providing cost-effective solutions, and managing a sales team of 9 employees.
Since 2002, Stuart has been the manager at MasterMac2000, overseeing the company's growth and establishing it as a leader in pneumatic automation and process valve engineering. His expertise spans customer training, CRM setup, industrial compressor sizing and installation, and turn-key project management.
Under Stuart's leadership, MasterMac2000 has been servicing the industry since 1988, with 5 full-time sales representatives covering northern rivers NSW, Queensland, Northern Territory, and PNG. The company prides itself on providing the best-priced solutions to all customers in the marketplace.
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