Pneumatic Valves: Facts About the Different Types of Actuators
A valve is a tool that stabilises and manages a piping mechanism. The primary part, and one of the most crucial devices in a valve system, is called an actuator. Actuators are a kind of engine that operates by moving and controlling the entire machinery of the valve unit, and it’s the starting point of the whole mechanism. It can be run through four types of valve power: hydraulic, electric, mechanical, and actuators used in pneumatic valves.
Actuators in a hydraulic system are powered by water pressure. Two types of hydraulics are widely used in machines today – the hydrostatics and hydrodynamics. In hydrostatic, or isostatic structure, high pressure is produced by the fluid at a low speed, while the hydrodynamic system creates low pressure through a high-speed fluid.
Electric linear actuators, on the other hand, are DC engines. With the use of electric actuators, the rotational movement of DC motors is converted into linear motion. This linear actuator is run by electrical power, and doesn’t need a compressor or pump to function.
The third type of actuators is powered by mechanical power. One of the noticeable advantages of using electromechanical actuator is that the movement is more accurate, and it controls the motion precisely compared to hydraulics.
For a pneumatic valve unit, a pneumatic actuator converts energy from air pressure. Few of the many reasons why pneumatic valves are most frequently used in manufacturing facilities is because it’s more reliable than other units. The cost of compressed air may be expensive, but pneumatics is more durable and requires only low maintenance, which is more economical in the long run. Finally, pneumatic valves operate in a less complicated manner.
According to some manufacturers, the pneumatic system is a preferable gear than other units when it comes to endurance, strength, and accuracy. Best of all, the resource used is eco-friendly – no threat for possible leakage and therefore accidents are reduced.
If you’ve decided what type of valve unit is best to use for your machines, then it’s time to purchase one. Master Mac 2000 is a trusted company in Australia that offers reliable gear which lasts longer than ordinary units, perfect for all your hydraulic and pneumatic system needs, such as pneumatic valves. Our high-quality products can also be shipped to any parts of the globe. Contact our internal sales team today at 07 3344 4711, or you can visit us during our office hours on Mondays through Fridays, 8 am to 5 pm.
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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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