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The Importance of Regular Actuated Valve Maintenance

This blog underscores the importance of maintaining actuated valves in industrial settings. It highlights the advantages of reliability, safety, efficiency, and cost savings through proper maintenance. The blog covers types of actuated valves, maintenance components, signs of needed maintenance, and maintenance procedures.

Types of Actuators: Pneumatic vs. Electric Actuated Valves

Explore the differences between pneumatic and electric actuators in our blog. From their operation mechanisms to real-world applications, this article provides a concise comparison to help you make informed choices for your automation needs.

The Future of Actuated Valves: Trends and Innovations

This blog explores the world of actuated valves, emphasising their importance and future trends. It discusses smart features, energy efficiency, advanced materials, and AI's role in control. The article concludes by highlighting the promising future of actuated valves and offers access to FAQs for more information.

Safety Considerations with Actuated Valve Systems

This blog offers a concise guide on ensuring safety when working with actuated valve systems in industrial applications. It covers common hazards, component selection, safety standards, and emergency shutdown systems, providing valuable insights for a secure and efficient operation.

Understanding the Different Types of Valves: Ball, Butterfly, and Gate Valves

This blog provides a detailed examination of three common valve types: ball valves, butterfly valves, and gate valves. It covers their functions, pros, cons, and typical uses. The blog emphasises the importance of knowing these differences for informed decisions and includes helpful outbound links for further exploration.

Ball Valves: Versatile Flow Control Solutions

This blog explores ball valves, versatile tools for fluid control in various industries. It covers their types, advantages, and applications. The article also discusses choosing the right valve and environmental considerations. It's a valuable guide for understanding and using ball valves effectively.

Unveiling the Unbeatable TTV 20W3040 and Air Torque Actuator: A Dynamic Duo for Your Valve Needs

Uncover the extraordinary synergy between the TTV 20W3040 Butterfly Valve and the Air Torque Actuator, transforming industrial valve assemblies.

Navigating Tough Waters: The Reliability of TTV Marine Coated Butterfly Valves in Harsh Environments

Dive into the world of TTV Marine Coated Butterfly Valves, featuring the cutting-edge C5M marine-grade epoxy coating.

Understanding the Basics: What is a Valve?

This blog provides an essential guide to understanding valves, an integral component in many mechanical systems. It begins with a basic definition of valves as devices that regulate, control, or direct the flow of various fluids. The importance of valves in various systems, such as household plumbing and industrial processes, is highlighted, emphasising their role in safety and efficiency. The blog then delves into different types of valves, including ball valves, gate valves, globe valves, check valves, butterfly valves, and diaphragm valves, explaining their unique functions and applications. The post aims to educate readers about the significance and diversity of valves in engineering and everyday life, demonstrating their critical role in fluid management across various settings.

The Mechanics of Valves: Understanding Their Functioning Principles

This blog offers an accessible and professional insight into the world of valves, crucial components in fluid control systems.

Importance of Fluid Dynamics within Valves

This blog provides an in-depth exploration of the critical role of fluid dynamics in the design and function of valves across various industries.

Safety Protocols for Operating Actuated Valves: A Comprehensive Guide

This blog provides an essential guide on safety protocols for operating actuated valves, crucial in industrial processes. It covers the importance of these valves, identifies main safety risks, and emphasises regular inspections. The blog also highlights the need for comprehensive operator training and discusses the benefits of remote operation for enhanced safety. This resource is vital for industry professionals seeking to maintain safety standards in valve operation.

Types of Actuated Valves: A Comprehensive Guide

Unlock the world of actuated valves. Learn about types, precision control, and industry applications. Stay informed with our expert insights.

Choosing the Right Actuated Valve for Your Application

Explore the world of actuated valves and learn how to select the perfect one for your needs. This blog provides essential insights for professionals across various industries, ensuring that your operations run smoothly and efficiently. Don't miss out on this guide to making the right choice for your business.

The Role of Actuated Valves in Industrial Automation

This blog explores the crucial role of actuated valves in industrial automation, covering their types, advantages, and future implications. Discover how these automated valves enhance efficiency, safety, and precision in various industries.

Corrosion Resistance of Stainless Steel Materials and the Lugged Design of Butterfly Valves

Corrosion Resistance of Stainless Steel Materials and the Lugged Design of Butterfly Valves

80WM580 Wafer Lever-Gear Ali Bronze Butterfly Valves

Wafer Colossus Lever-Gear Operated Butterfly Valves

Double Flanged Butterfly Valves 20H3040 Ductile Iron

Unveiling the Powerhouse: Hytork XL Rack And Pinion Pneumatic Actuators

Streamlining Pipeline Installations with AV-L6N00AT DIN PN40 Actuated Ball Valves

Enhancing Reliability and Cost-Efficiency with Koei Actuators in Butterfly Valve Assemblies

Embracing Hydrogen: Pioneering Sustainability and Efficiency in Energy Solutions

The Reliability of Actuators: Exploring the Power of Actreg Actuators

Exploring the Versatility of the TopWorx TXP Series: Flameproof, Explosionproof, Intrinsically Safe, Non-Incendive Switchbox

Exploring the Robustness of Epoxy Coated Topworx DXP Switchbox's

True Multi Voltage Plug and Play Operation: Revolutionising Site Standardisation with the J4CS Electric Valve Actuator

AV-ARES Electric Actuated Multi Voltage Ball Valves: A Game Changer in Industrial Automation

AV LITE® Electric Actuators: Enhancing Valve Control Efficiency

The TTV Wafer Pattern Full PTFE Lined Actuated Butterfly Valves: A Versatile Solution for Corrosive Environments

TTV Colossus High Performance Butterfly Valves

The TTV Colossus High Performance Butterfly Valve is designed to handle demanding applications with high pressures and temperatures. It is often used in industries such as oil and gas, petrochemical and power generation.

Wras Approved Gate Valves TTV

Gate valves play an essential role in controlling the flow of fluids and gases in many industrial and commercial applications. When it comes to applications involving potable water, the valves used must meet stringent standards to ensure the water is safe and fit for consumption.

TopWorx Madagascar Project

Actuation Valve have recently secured and completed a package to supply TopWorx stainless steel DXS limit switch boxes to Madagascar. The stainless steel housing supplied is rated to Atex Ex db IIB +H2 T6/T5/T4/T3 and was specced with the flagship range of Emerson SPDT GoSwitch, the most reliable and robust units available under the Emerson range of products.

Actuation Valve To Release AV Range Of Electric Actuators With AV-LITE

Actuation Valve are set to release a series of On/Off, Quarter Turn Electric Actuators in conjunction with their AV range of Ball Valves. Available with Torque Outputs up to 40NM the AV-LITE Electric Actuators are also available as stand alone units and come complete with Direct Mount capabilities for your ISO 5211 Valves in 110VAC, 230VAC & 24VDC

Emerson TopWorx Release LED Visual TVF Switch Box

The TopWorx LED option for the TVF switch box features a green and red LED for immediate visual open and closed position indication. The TVF with LED option delivers on Emerson's commitment for constant innovation and development with proven track results.

Emerson Aventics Offer Advanced Valve Systems For Cabinets

German manufacturer Aventics offers advanced valve control systems optimized for cabinet mounting. Aventics' AV-BP Series Valve System offers a modular based plate.

Types of valve bodies and their specifications

A COMPLETE GUIDE TO BUTTERFLY VALVES

The butterfly valve is one of the most popular throttling valves with a wide variety of applications suitable for different situations. Choosing the correct one, however, can sometimes be tricky. This guide is designed to make this process easier.

A COMPLETE GUIDE TO CHECK VALVES

Steam Solenoid Valves 290 Series

Gas Solenoid Valves 040 Series

Gas Solenoid Valves 215 Series

Busy Workshop

Procurement Team Saves The Day

Trunnion Mounted Valves

Valves & Actuation Training

Asco Numatics 34203086 Air Filter Regulator

Steam Solenoid Valves 220 Series

Water Solenoid Valves 238 Series

Steam Solenoid Valves 222 Series

Gas Solenoid Valves 262 Series

Steam Solenoid Valves 263 Series

Control Valves Express Build

Actuation Valve have added the Express Build Range of Samson Control Valves to our online product range. Engineered Flow Control Solutions available from stock components for same day build, assembly, testing and shipping. You can find more details and the expanding product range available here http://actuation.co.uk/samson-actuated-control-valves/.

North Wood Community Primary School Fare

Every year Actuation Valve sponsor an enterprise fayre with Northwood Community Primary School in the local area. This gives the children the opportunity to use real life skills and invest the money we give them into products that they can sell for a profit. This year the class decided to make a range of confectionary items and had a successful day selling to other students, parents and teachers.

Actuation Valve Move To New Larger Premises

Having significantly increased stock lines over the last three years we will now operate from a unit providing nearly double the warehouse space as we again aim to increase stocks towards the end of 2018. The new premises offers modern office and warehouse space as well as trade counter facilities which will open 2019.

Repeat Order For Full PTFE Lined Butterfly Valves Aber Falls Distillery

Following on from a successful first supply Actuation Valve are please to have secured an order for an additional 4 X 10" pneumatically actuated full ptfe lined butterfly valves from manufacturer TTV in Madrid Spain.

Actuation Valve Supply Largest Double Offset Butterfly Valve Within TTV Range

Actuation Valve this week delivered this 24” monster butterfly valve from the TTV Colossus range in Madrid.

Biskra, Algeria Actuated Valves Package

Actuation Valve have secured a substantial manual and electrically actuated valve package for Biskra Algeria. Actuation Valve where invited to bid on the proposed project late on in the tender stage and successfully matched the specification requirements and more importantly lead time with a like for like valve and actuator package.

TTV Actuated Butterfly Valves Zone 22 Atex Dust

TTV Actuated Butterfly Valves leaving today for a local customer with sizes 6", 8" & 10". A total solution from Actuation Valve consisting of TTV, Air Torque, Asco & Topworx. For stock availability for almost all applications from quality Manufacturers get in touch today.

Research Plant Hygienic Actuated Valve Packages

Over the coming weeks Actuation Valve will be seeing nearly 100 hygienic actuated valve packages moving through the workshop. Our team of engineers will be busy assembling and testing the units for a local end user with a purpose built research plant

Actuation Valve Attend Topworx Training With Emerson

Actuation Valve have recently completed the most relevant technical training at Topworx facilities shared with Asco Numatics in Skelmersdale. As part of the training our technical support team looked at the basic model TV ranges through to TX, DX & Go Switch models.

Orbinox Knife Gate Valve Training

Our sales team recently enjoyed a visit from Spanish knife gate valve manufacturer Orbinox to go through some basic, advanced and updated training on existing and new product ranges for our staff. Actuation Valve have long recognised the quality of Orbinox's products and they remain are first point of call for all knife gate valves.

Jaguar Landrover Silicone Free Actuated Butterfly Valves

Following a recent site visit Actuation Valve are please to be supplying several actuated butterfly valves for Jaguar Landrover manufacturing plant in Halewood, Liverpool.

Queen Elizabeth Aircraft Carrier Emergency Call Out

Actuation Valve supplied a major part of the fire protection systems manual and actuated valves onboard the QEC over 10 years ago. With the warship now rapidly approaching commissioning and sea trials all hands are literally on deck to have this magnificent engineering project up and running ASAP. With some teething issues on several systems supplied, Actuation Valve's engineers had been requested to attend site on board to solve the problems that had arisen due to incorrect installation.

A Day Out At The Football & Liverpool Win

For the last few years we have enjoyed the hospitality of one of our suppliers at Leicester City Football Club. During an exciting time for Leicester it has almost been a disappointing period visiting as Liverpool supporters with Jamie Vardy usually getting on the scoresheet

Actuation Valve Pass Essential Audits To Become Approved Supplier

Actuation Valve are delighted to have recently passed internal audits with one of our biggest customers as a T2 supplier to BAE. Our commitment to internal procedures and standards are essential to delivering quality and reliable prodcuts to our customers first time every time.

Full Stainless Steel INMETRO Actuated Valve Assembly

Required on a short lead time Actuation Valve have recently secured an order for 3 X 3/4" class 2500 NPT stainless steel Starline ball valves. The full specification comprised of Air Torque stainless steel, pneumatic spring return actuators and Topworx switchbox. Each individual unit came full EExd INMETRO certification with 4-20mA retransmission control and panel build assembly.

Actuation Valve Continue Growth For 2016

Actuation Valve has recently posted its financial results for the year 2016 showing a 32% increase in net worth on 2015. This is the 4th year in succession that Actuation Valve has significantly increased its net worth year on year, and underpins the continuing growth strategy of the Board through new products and markets.

SIL Rating for Sanitary Hygienic Ball Valves BS4825 Tri Clamp Weld OD

The tests results concluded that the Valves are suitable for use in a safety instrumented system up to SIL 2 in low demand mode. Under consideration of the minimum hardware fault tolerance HFT=1 the devices may be used in a redundant structure up to SIL 3

Actuation Valve Continue Recent Butterfly Valve Stock Growth

Actuation Valve have continued recent stock growth for multiple ranges of Butterfly Valves from Spanish Manufacturer TTV. As the sole UK distributor for the TTV range of Butterfly Valves we are able to offer quality product solutions at competitive prices with technical and after sales support second to none in the industry.

Maersk Full Stainless Steel Actuated Ball Valve Package

The valves are to be used for an offshore chemical application with potential for five further packages should the trial be successful

Actuation Valve To Sponsor Local School Football Team

As part of our current drive to engage with the local community and schools to offer work experience, training and support Actuation Valve will be sponsoring Northwood Community Primary School for their upcoming year 6 football team 2016/17 season.

Actuation Valve all set to achieve Carbon Neutral status

Actuation Valve & Control Limited has been working in partnership with The Low Carbon Innovatory project at LJMU to identify the thermal conditions of our warehouse facility and offices, exploring ways to achieve energy saving and to establish our carbon footprint

ASCO Numatics Aluminium Air Preparation range improved for the Process Industry

The ASCO Numatics 652 Series Aluminium Filter Regulator has received several updates which significantly improve its suitability for the process industry.

UK University HVAC Application Actuated Butterfly Valves

Actuation Valve & Control Ltd have recently completed an Actuated Butterfly Valve project for a new installation within a UK based University. The Butterfly Valve of choice came from the Metal Seated range of TTV High Performance Valves (40WM4040) and consisted of a CF8M Stainless Steel Body & Disc

Aluminium Bronze Butterfly Valve Stock

Following on from Actuation Valve’s appointment as the Sole UK distributor for the TTV range of Butterfly Valves we are pleased to announce a significant investment for a full Aluminium Bronze B148 Butterfly Valve

UK TTV Butterfly Valve Exclusive Distribution

We see this opportunity as an ongoing joint commitment to provide quality, cost effective solutions within the UK market with continued growth over the past 18 months enabling further product stock investment

Stock Update - Full PTFE Lined TTV Butterfly Valves

With sizes ranging from 2?-12? The TTV Butterfly Valve comprises a Split Bodied Rilsan Coated Ductile Iron Design C/W Non Toxic PTFE Disc & Seat

Asco Numatics 454 & 431 Food & Beverage Industry Cylinders

The Asco Numatics 454 Cylinder series offers restricted surface area retention to allow easy cleaning and minimising the possibilities of contamination build up in the food and beverage industries

Air Torque AT-HD Scotch Yoke Pneumatic Actuator

The AT-HD Scotch Yoke Pneumatic Actuator is the natural progression from the Rack & Pinion series of Air Torque Actuators and provides high output torque solutions specifically for the Oil & Gas Industries.

Actuation Valve & Control save the day

We had an urgent call from one of our customers with a serious breakdown for one of your actuators, we were really up against it but your company came up with the goods. The item was delivered the same day which had the plant up and running. The service was excellent, so much so we ordered another two actuators and they were delivered the next day

National Apprenticeship Week

With this being the National Apprenticeship week we thought it only relevant to highlight our two new arrivals to the Actuation team, Dylan Brown & Kieran Haycock.

Coral Princess – Pneumatic Piston Actuated Ball Valves

Launched in 2002 the Coral Princess is owned and operated by Princess Cruises and along with its sister ship Island Princess are the only two Panamax liners within the group

We are recruiting!

Following another successful year of trading and significant stable growth within the business Actuation Valve are looking to expand its growing team

Actuation Valve Rebrand

After 20 years of successful trading, hard work and determination, we have arrived at the next chapter in our future. Having provided quality Valve & Actuation solutions to industries inlcuding Oil & Gas, Chemical, Consumer Health, Food & Beverage, Water & Wastewater, we are now at a stage where we can offer a complete product support for all applications and requirements

New Product - Viz Switch Switchbox

The design incorporates years of research development and technology to position Viz Switch at the forefront of the Limit Switch market and is the first choice for all 1/4 turn actuated valve package solutions

48 Hour Turn Around For Large Actuated Ball Valve Package

Some 28 Dafram & JC Ball Valve units received on a Thursday morning and back out on the Friday for Saturday deliver

Wras Approved TTV Gate Valve

The first of many new product launches of the coming weeks, Actuation Valve & Control Ltd are pleased to bring the TTV Wras Approved Gate Valve as part of our supply to serve an existing and increasing new customer base predominantly within the Water, Wastewater, Sea Water, Air Conditioning, Heating, Irrigation, Fire Fighting & Industrial industries

Stock Update – Stainless Steel Butterfly Valves

Ongoing stock investment from Actuation Valve & Control with new arrivals consisting of several hundred high quality TTV Stainless Steel Bodied, Wafer Pattern Butterfly Valves

Actuation Valve Appoint New Financial Director

We are pleased to announce that Paul Jackson has recently joined Actuation Valves & Control Ltd as Finance Director. He has a wealth of experience in various senior roles

Asco Numatics Platinum Distribution Agreement

We are pleased to announce our latest distribution agreement with the worlds leading fluid power, control and actuation solutions company – Asco Numatics

TTV Butterfly Valves Stock

Actuation Valve & Control Ltd have been the official UK distributor of TTV Butterfly Valves for over 20 years and see this as a significant step in securing a stronger foothold within the UK Market

Green Fuels & Renewable Energy Valve & Actuation Project

From stocked materials we were able to Assemble & Test in under 1 Week, much to the appraisal from the End User.

Custom Fast Acting Setup Assembly Air Torque Pneumatic Actuators

Included in the package are 5 X AT651’s C/W custom design and assembly setup (A first for both companies) to enable the Pneumatic Actuator to open and close in under 1 Second once the Valve has been fitted

Pekos Ball Valves for NHS London Hospital

Working closely with one of our key contractors in the area who will also oversee the installation of the valves this marked a major success for both companies.

Auxiliary Oil Support Vessels for Aircraft Carriers

Actuation Valve & Control LTD have recently secured a major new contract with the Ministry Of Defence to supply over 1000 Manual, Electrically Actuated & Gear Operated Valve packages for 4 New Auxiliary Oil Ships

Tengizchevroil Actuation Package

Having supplied Actuated Ball Valves to Tengizchevroil (A joint venture between Chevron & Exxon Mobil) back in 2002, Actuation Valve & Control Ltd have been chosen again to design, assemble & test 8 X Electrically Operated Ball Valves for their operations department in Kazakhstan

Kuwait Directional Control Valves

Actuation Valve & Control Ltd have received an order for 47 X 2” Pneumatically Actuated, Starline Ultrastar Directional Ball ValvesC/W Tommy Bar Manual Override for a project we have been working on for the last 18 Months

Titanium Ball Valves For Offshore Application

Actuation Valve & Control LTD have secured and delivered on time 103 Titanium & Stainless Steel Flanged Ball Valves for a Nexen offshore application

8MTR Bespoke Pipe 6" 316/316L Dual Certified

After scouring the continent for a willing Manufacturer Actuation Valve & Control LTD have secured a major order for several new installations at a local Oil Refinery having been the only vendor able to offer for the correct specifications

New Delivery Vehicle Investment

Mobility is a key part to our business for servicing existing local and non local customers. Actuation Valve & Control LTD have today invested heavily on several new commercial vehicles to ensure this service is not only continued but unrivalled. Whether this be for delivery or site visits we are there when you need us.

Royal Navy Aircraft Carriers Queen Elizabeth & Prince Of Wales

At Over £1.4 Million, Actuation Valve & Control Ltd are proud to announce the securing of work for the Fire Protection Systems on two new state of the art Aircraft Carriers to be built by the Ministry Of Defence

New Carex Production Coming to North West - 200 Actuated Valve Packages

Actuation Valve & Control LTD where chosen based on previous successes with the company providing a reliable, high quality product on time and on budget.

New Fire Protection Butterfly Valves Kazakhstan

Actuation Valve & Control LTD & TTV have secured an order to supply some 92 Gear Operated Butterfly Valves with sizes ranging from 4”-10” to a Global Fire Protection Company’s operations in Kazakhstan

Phase 2 for NHS Ball Valve Supply

Since previously installing 8 X 6” & 8” ANSI 300 Ball Valves in October of last year, Actuation Valve & Control Ltd along with a local Contract Engineering Company have been chosen to supply & install an additional 33 X Table H Pekos Ball Valves ranging from 4?-8?

Buying Cheap, Incorrectly Specced Products Can Be Costly

Our competitors price might have been slightly cheaper but the Valves they had offered where not fit for purpose and after being in the line for less than 60 days, needed to be ripped out and replaced

Tessenderlo Valve Actuation Package Project

After breaking ground at their Widnes Site two years ago, Tessenderlo have chosen to rely on Actuation Valve & Control LTD’s Valve Actuation experience on their Acyls plant upgrade. With some 40 Quarter Turn On/Off and Control Ball Valves we were awarded the contract based on securing delivery within two working weeks.

New Marine Industries Valve & Actuation Fire Legislations

Actuation Valve & Control Ltd have seen large quantities of Electric Actuated Ball Valves pass through the workshop over the last eighteen months, but nothing compared to the last two due to changes of legislation in The Marine Industry.

4000+ Manual & Actuated Valve Packages Pilkington Glass

Actuation Valve & Control Ltd have just completed their first order with Pilkington Glass which could not have come any bigger, at 215K. Over 4000 Manual & Actuated, Tagged Ball & Butterfly Valves ranging from 3/8?-16?.

Type 45 Destroyer Valve & Actuation Project

In 2004 Actuation Valve & Control received a 250K order for the new Type 45 Destroyers being built by the Ministry Of Defence.