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  • Double-Acting vs. Spring Return Actuators—How to Choose the Right One

    Double-Acting vs. Spring Return Actuators—How to Choose the Right One

    Double-acting vs. spring return actuators, which one is right? You’ve asked yourself that question when selecting actuators for valves. You’re probably familiar with the two most common types: spring return and double-acting. But choosing between them isn’t always straightforward—especially when safety, energy use, or fail-safe behavior is on the line. Many engineers and buyers default…

  • Simplifying Actuator Sizing for Quarter-Turn Valves: A Practical Guide

    Simplifying Actuator Sizing for Quarter-Turn Valves: A Practical Guide

    Actuator sizing for quarter-turn valves may seem simple, but there’s a bit more to it than just matching torque values from a chart against the torque values required by the valve. In fact, it’s one of the most common areas where engineers and buyers make critical mistakes. At Assured Automation, we’ve helped customers navigate these…

  • How VIP-EVO High-Pressure Coaxial Valves Optimize System Performance

    How VIP-EVO High-Pressure Coaxial Valves Optimize System Performance

    VIP-EVO high-pressure coaxial valves are designed and engineered to help OEMs and system designers get more speed, reliability, and performance from their systems. In demanding applications—where fast actuation, tight shut-off, and long service life are critical—these valves offer a compact, efficient solution that stands up to high pressures and high cycle counts—up to 10 times…

  • Achieving Compliance with Fire Safety Standards Using FireChek® Emergency Shut-Off Valves

    Achieving Compliance with Fire Safety Standards Using FireChek® Emergency Shut-Off Valves

    FireChek® emergency shut-off valves ensure fire safety compliance. It is critical for industries handling flammable materials, such as oil and gas, chemical processing, and liquefied natural gas (LNG). These sectors must comply with strict regulations set by organizations like the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Compliance ensures…

  • Over 10,000 FireChek® Valves Sold!

    Over 10,000 FireChek® Valves Sold!

    The journey to 10,000 FireChek® valves began in 1985. NASA contracted Memry Corporation to explore applications for Nitinol, a Shape Memory Effect alloy they had developed. This research, resulted in the FireChek valve, a fire safety solution for toxic chemical process lines in semiconductor manufacturing. In the 1990s, Memry acquired the rights to FireChek and…

  • Selecting Fire Safety Shut-down Valves

    Selecting Fire Safety Shut-down Valves

    Thermal shutoffs prevent overheating, trigger fire suppression, and comply with safety regulations makes them an essential component of industrial fire prevention strategies.

  • Safeguarding Operations with FM Fire-Safe Valves for Flammable Liquids

    Safeguarding Operations with FM Fire-Safe Valves for Flammable Liquids

    Flammable liquids are integral to many industrial processes, including chemical manufacturing, petroleum refining, pharmaceuticals, and flavor and fragrance manufacturing. However, the very properties that make these liquids useful also make them hazardous. The risk of fires or explosions when handling flammable liquids cannot be overstated, which is why robust safety measures are crucial. The Importance…

  • Compact Pneumatic Valves for Oxygen PSA Systems

    Compact Pneumatic Valves for Oxygen PSA Systems

    Application: Compact Pneumatically Operated Valves for Oxygen Service Assured Automation now offers an oxygen cleaned nickel plated brass coaxial valve for OEM’s of Oxygen PSA generators. This compact, high cycle, low cost VA Series valve is ideal for saving space compared to other valve designs. The VA Series is currently being used successfully by several…

  • Streamlining PSA Systems with Compact Automated Valves

    Streamlining PSA Systems with Compact Automated Valves

    In the world of gas separation and purification, Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) systems are indispensable . These systems play a crucial role in generating high-purity nitrogen and oxygen gases, catering to a myriad of industries ranging from healthcare to manufacturing. However, the efficiency and reliability of PSA systems heavily rely on many components, with valves…

  • Carbon Capture: The Role of Automated Valves

    Carbon Capture: The Role of Automated Valves

    In the global pursuit of mitigating climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, carbon capture technology has emerged as a promising solution. At the heart of carbon capture systems lie automated valves, playing a pivotal role in optimizing efficiency, enhancing safety, and facilitating the seamless operation of these critical processes. In this blog post, we…

  • Assured Automation’s FireChek® Equipped Pneumatic Shutoff Valves Support Growth of LNG Distribution

    Assured Automation’s FireChek® Equipped Pneumatic Shutoff Valves Support Growth of LNG Distribution

    FireChek triggers quickly, securing pneumatically operated process line valves LNG transport is growing as supplies for natural gas continue to grow in the U.S. LNG is used to transport natural gas to markets, where it is regasified and distributed through natural gas pipelines. The carriers store the LNG in cryogenic tanks during transport. The United…

  • Assured Automation to Exhibit at the CBC 2024

    Assured Automation to Exhibit at the CBC 2024

    Las Vegas, NV | April 21-24, 2024 Stop by and visit Assured Automation at Booth 1489 The Craft Brewers Conference (CBC)  is America’s largest craft brewing industry show serving both brewpubs and packaging breweries. The Craft Brewers Conference and BrewExpo America® is presented by the Brewers Association, a recognized leader in the national and international brewing…