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  • Automated Valves for Data Center Redundancy and Fail-Safe Systems

    Automated Valves for Data Center Redundancy and Fail-Safe Systems

    Modern data centers are engineered around redundancy models such as N+1 and 2N to prevent downtime. Every major cooling, power, and fluid-handling subsystem is designed with backup capacity. However, redundancy only performs as intended when isolation and control components respond instantly and predictably. At the same time, compute density — the amount of processing power…

  • How Automated Valves for Fluid Handling Improve Performance in Critical Applications

    How Automated Valves for Fluid Handling Improve Performance in Critical Applications

    In critical fluid handling applications, performance issues rarely appear all at once. They surface as unplanned downtime, inconsistent product quality, rising maintenance demands, or growing safety concerns. These problems are usually symptoms of deeper system limitations, not isolated failures. As operating conditions become more demanding, small inconsistencies in flow control or response time can disrupt…

  • Designing Valve Automation Systems for Reliability, Maintainability, and Long-Term Performance

    Designing Valve Automation Systems for Reliability, Maintainability, and Long-Term Performance

    Designing valve automation systems is not just about selecting a valve and actuator that fit the pipe. Reliability, maintainability, and long-term performance are determined early—often before the system is ever installed. Poor design decisions may not show up on day one. They show up later as downtime, premature failures, and difficult maintenance. Reliable valve automation…

  • Safety, Purity, and Performance—Key Design Considerations for Valves in Oxygen PSA Generators

    Safety, Purity, and Performance—Key Design Considerations for Valves in Oxygen PSA Generators

    Why Valve Design Matters in Oxygen PSA Generators The growing use of oxygen PSA (Pressure Swing Adsorption) systems in medical, industrial, and environmental applications has made valve design a critical engineering priority. These systems depend on precision, cleanliness, and reliability. Unlike nitrogen PSA or other gas applications, oxygen systems present unique challenges. The gas itself…

  • Better than Ball Valves! — Explore These Fast-Acting Valves with Integrated Actuators

    Better than Ball Valves! — Explore These Fast-Acting Valves with Integrated Actuators

    Ball valves have long been the default choice for on/off control in automated systems. They’re familiar, dependable, and widely available. However, when fast response, long cycle life, and air efficiency matter most, engineers are looking beyond traditional ball valves. Fast-acting valves with integrated actuators deliver quicker response times, higher reliability, and compact designs that outperform…

  • From Manual to Smart: How Automated Valves Streamline CIP & SIP in Food & Beverage Plants

    From Manual to Smart: How Automated Valves Streamline CIP & SIP in Food & Beverage Plants

    In any food or beverage production facility, clean-in-place (CIP) and sterilize-in-place (SIP) systems are nonnegotiable components of process integrity and safety. As you know, plants must maintain strict sanitation standards to comply with regulatory agencies and avoid product recalls, contamination events, or shutdowns. This is why automated valves in CIP and SIP play an essential…

  • How NFPA 30 Impacts Valve Selection for Thermal Shutoff in Hazardous Environments

    How NFPA 30 Impacts Valve Selection for Thermal Shutoff in Hazardous Environments

    When handling flammable and combustible liquids, safety isn’t optional—it’s a code requirement. The NFPA 30 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code establishes the standards for storing, transferring, and protecting these liquids to minimize the risk of fire. One critical aspect of compliance involves valve selection, particularly when it comes to thermal shutoff and emergency shutdown functions.…

  • Modernizing HVAC Systems with Automated Valve Solutions—Field Applications & Best Practices

    Modernizing HVAC Systems with Automated Valve Solutions—Field Applications & Best Practices

    Automated valves for HVAC systems are transforming how engineers improve efficiency and reliability. From field applications to best practices, automation delivers measurable gains. Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems are essential for comfort and efficiency in commercial and industrial facilities. Yet many still run below optimal performance. Faulty or improperly programmed HVAC controls can…

  • Evolving Valve Automation for Biofuels: What Today’s Producers Need to Know

    Evolving Valve Automation for Biofuels: What Today’s Producers Need to Know

    The biofuels industry has come a long way since its early days of small pilot plants and single-feedstock processing. In the U.S., the market was valued at USD 63.5 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at a 5.1% CAGR through 2030 (Grand View Research). Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is a particularly fast-growing segment.…

  • Supply Chain and Inventory Optimization for Actuated Valves

    Supply Chain and Inventory Optimization for Actuated Valves

    Managing the supply chain and inventory for actuated valves – whether in manufacturing, industrial process applications, or large-scale transfer and distribution systems – requires accurate demand forecasting, efficient stock management, and timely procurement. AI-driven solutions enhance these processes which reduces costs, prevents stock-outs, and optimizes logistics. AI-powered supply chain optimization helps: How AI Optimizes Supply…

  • AI-Driven Predictive Maintenance for Actuated Valves

    AI-Driven Predictive Maintenance for Actuated Valves

    Predictive maintenance (PdM) leverages AI, machine learning, and IoT sensors to anticipate failures before they happen, reducing downtime and maintenance costs. In valve automation, PdM is particularly valuable in industries like oil & gas, chemical processing, water treatment, and power generation, where unplanned failures can lead to significant safety risks and operational losses. Continuous process…

  • Smart Control & Optimization for Actuated Valves

    Smart Control & Optimization for Actuated Valves

    AI-Powered Adaptive Valve Control Traditional valve systems rely on pre-programmed control loops (PID controllers), which often struggle to keep up with fluctuating process conditions due to slow response times and overshooting or oscillation. AI enhanced smart control and optimization systems overcome slow response times by replacing real-time readings with predictive data models based on historical…