Tips process engineers can leverage to minimize the time spent selecting actuators for different applications while still maximizing the reliability and durability of valves and automation mechanisms.

Electric actuation improves the efficiency of processes by maintaining the accuracy of the repetitive opening and closing of the ball valves. Electric actuators are compact and scalable flow control devices that can deliver varying torque. Duty cycle is a common term when it comes to the selection of electric ball valve actuators. The duty cycle of a valve actuator has an impact on the service life of the actuator. Each actuator has an appropriate usage rate that guarantees the safe operation of the actuator under diverse operating conditions. Exceeding the recommended duty cycles comes with its dangers. The electric motor is likely to overheat, causing damage to electrode brushes and other actuation components.

Butterfly valves are quarter-turn flow control or isolation devices, used for quick shut-off in piping systems.They have compact and lightweight designs that improve the coefficients of flow, limit pressure drops and enhance pressure recovery.