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  • Heat Activated Pneumatic Shut-Off Valve Improves Fire Safety Systems

    Heat Activated Pneumatic Shut-Off Valve Improves Fire Safety Systems

    Problem: A major pharmaceutical company was seeking to improve its fire safety systems. They were currently using either fusible plugs or plastic tubing on their automated valves. The fusible plug/plastic tubing would melt under high temperatures venting the valve actuators and sending the valves to their fail positions. Their onsite fire department, comprised of plant…

  • VAX Coaxial Valve Helps Dispose of Bodies

    VAX Coaxial Valve Helps Dispose of Bodies

    When looking for a topic for this week’s blog post I decided to highlight our VAX high pressure coaxial style valve and how Bio-Response Solutions successfully uses it in their alkaline hydrolysis systems for human and pet disposition. Yes, our VAX is used to help dispose of bodies. Whenever I bring this application up for…

  • Conversion of an O Series Pneumatic Actuator Fail Position

    Conversion of an O Series Pneumatic Actuator Fail Position

    This video shows the conversion of the O Series Pneumatic Actuator fail position from fail closed to fail open. Assured Automation: We Make Automation Easy!! In this video we will be converting an O Series fail closed pneumatic actuator to fail open. First remove the indicator cap from the top of the actuator. Please note…

  • Manifold Reduces Space Requirements and Simplifies Piping

    Manifold Reduces Space Requirements and Simplifies Piping

    Problem: A major automobile manufacturer needed to run compressed air lines to a number of different machines but had no space available for valves to be mounted at the machine location. They wanted to automatically turn on different compressed air legs from an existing PLC controlled solenoid panel. In the event of power or air…

  • Maintain a Constant Flow Rate with the Kates Flow Rate Controller

    Maintain a Constant Flow Rate with the Kates Flow Rate Controller

    Successful in a wide variety of liquid and gas applications, including filling applications and continuous batching processes, the Kates Automatic Flow Rate Controller has the ability to maintain a constant flow rate during pressure fluctuations. The Kates Flow Control valve successfully replaces a typical flow control set-up consisting of a modulating valve, flow meter and…

  • Compact Valves for Plastic Injection Molding, Blow Molding, and Thermoforming Equipment

    Compact Valves for Plastic Injection Molding, Blow Molding, and Thermoforming Equipment

    Industrial manufacturers of plastic injection molding, blow molding and thermoforming equipment rely on Assured Automation for valves with high life cycle and smaller footprint. Machinery used to mold plastic into usable components or finished products must meet specific, demanding requirements.  For reliable performance, flexibility, availability, and endurance, manufacturers require valves that can deliver an extended…

  • Filter Gets Automotive Power Air Tools Up and Running

    Filter Gets Automotive Power Air Tools Up and Running

    Problem: The power air tools of a well known automobile manufacturer were failing after only a few months in service. Filtration failures were causing water corrosion and excess oil build up in the pneumatic air lines, which lead to power tool malfunction. The filter units being used kept water out of the system for a…

  • Assured Automation’s Kates Flow Rate Controller Used on Test Stands

    Assured Automation’s Kates Flow Rate Controller Used on Test Stands

    Problem: Automotive Engineers needed a reliable flow rate controller for their emissions test stands. These stands test the efficiency of engines using  gasoline at varying temperatures to determine which temperatures produce optimum combustion. The flow of gasoline needed to be held at a constant rate as it was warmed by passing over heating coils, the…

  • OEM’s of Sterilizers, Autoclaves and Pasteurizers Rely on Assured Automation

    OEM’s of Sterilizers, Autoclaves and Pasteurizers Rely on Assured Automation

    Equipment used to sterilize and pasteurize are built with components that must meet specific, demanding requirements. For reliable performance, flexibility, and endurance, manufacturers require valves that can deliver a high cycle life with minimal space requirements. To meet these stringent requirements, leading manufacturers rely on Assured Automation’s compact automated valves, stainless steel ball valves and…

  • Conversion of the VA Series Valve Fail Position

    Conversion of the VA Series Valve Fail Position

    This video shows the conversion of the VA series valve fail position from normally closed to normally open. Assured Automation: We Make Automation Easy!! In this video we will be converting a Normally Closed VA compact automated valve to Normally Open. Before dissembling the VA valve please note that the VA is made of a…

  • The Value of Safety Shutdown Systems and Safety Instrumented Systems

    The Value of Safety Shutdown Systems and Safety Instrumented Systems

    Designing safety shutdown into process systems can be extremely cost effective when considering the high costs of system failure. Ask Chevron, who recently paid $2 million in fines and restitution rewarded in a criminal case and an additional $10 million in connection to nearly 24,000 claims from residents, and in compensation to area hospitals and…

  • Silicone Free Valves for the Automotive and Paint Industries

    Silicone Free Valves for the Automotive and Paint Industries

    Assured Automation offers the 26 Series, 36 Series, and 38 Series silicone free valves for paint and ink applications. Assured Automation’s full port, stainless steel ball valve series are silicone free making them the perfect choice for the automotive and paint industries as they eliminate contaminants and the resulting finish imperfections. Silicon based lubricants typically…