VALVE MAGAZINE Winter 2024

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Explosion-Proof Quarter Turn Actuators

New Four-Piece Assembly Valve

The ProMation En gineering explo

sion-proof actuators are designed for use in hazardous locations and meet Class I and Class II Divi

sion 1 standards per UL 1203. The explosion-proof actuators share the same electronic and mechanical components as the ProMation standard location products. The ProMation explosion proof actuators feature: a stan dard raised indicator allowing easy identification of actuator position; an anti-condensation heater; two auxiliary switch es; ISO 5211 mounting; permanently lubricated locking gear train and a clutchless, manual handwheel. In addition to on/ off control, they can have proportional control with 4–20 mA, 0–10, 2–10, and 1–5vdc input and feedback. The actuators range in torque from 300 to 13,250 in./ lbs and are available in 24vac, 24vdc, 120vac, and 230vac voltages. The output gearing and mounting patterns are the same as the standard product and therefore, fully compatible with valve, damper couplers and linkages that are used for nearly any industrial application. promationei.com

The V1-R metal-seated ball valve, an addition to the V Series from ValvTechnologies, provides customers a lower cost of ownership overall by making it easy to service and maintain by the customer. The new V1-R boasts a four piece assembly design that simplifies removal, keeping end connections in line, allowing for maintenance without cutting or welding. The new V1-R design includes integral seat, the compa ny’s patented RiTech hard coating, blowout-proof stem and live-loaded packing. The design and construction provides an extra safety margin crucial to maintaining productivity, giving customers increased security, less downtime and low er maintenance, and it’s backed by the company’s zero-leak age guarantee. Valv.com

Manufacturers Standardization Society OF THE VALVE AND FITTINGS INDUSTRY Check out these NEW OFFERINGS! Revised SP-148-2023, Low Pressure Flanged or Lugged Carbon Steel and Iron or Ductile Iron, Cast or Fabricated, Bonnetless, Knife Gate Valves without Liners Revised SP-154-2023, Low Pressure Knife Gate Valves for Double Block and Bleed Click here for a complete list of MSS Standards or go to MSSHQ.org/ActiveStandards . WHO WE ARE MSS is a non-profit technical association and an accredited standards development organization (SDO). MSS is an American National Standards Institute (ANSI)-accredited standards developer.

Did You Know... It’s been a century since MSS began developing standards for the valve and fittings industry! Nearly 100 standards are currently available from U.S. and global distributors. All SPs are available in both electronic and book format . MSS Members receive free online access and 50% off when ordering PDFs and hard copies. 1 2 3 4

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