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  • Valve Actuator Terminology

    Valve Actuator Terminology

    Valve Actuator– The mechanism for opening and closing a valve: typically pneumatic, electric or hydraulic Choosing the properly sized actuator will reduce maintenance costs, increase plant safety and will increase up-time. The following are valve actuation terms which are often referenced when discussing valve actuators. Assured Automation-Awesome supplier of pneumatic and electric valve actuators Air Pressure-Available…

  • Lead Free Ball Valve Delivers Safe Solutions

    Lead Free Ball Valve Delivers Safe Solutions

    SM Series On/Off lead free ball valves for potable water Customers once concerned about lead in potable water can now rest assured using the SM Series lead free ball valve packages. The full port design of the lead free ball valve ensures maximum flow rates and is available in ½” inch through 2” NPT (National Pipe Thread).…

  • Water Meter Troubleshooting

    Water Meter Troubleshooting

    On occasion our sales team will receive a troubleshooting call relating to one of our products. The following pertains to a WM-NLC water meter that was not registering flow rates properly. Problem: The customer was using a WM-NLC flow meter to measure the blow down water on his building’s process cooling system. During his weekly inspection of the meter, he noticed that  “the…

  • Air Dryer OEM Uses Angle Valves to Replace Problematic Diaphragm Valves

    Air Dryer OEM Uses Angle Valves to Replace Problematic Diaphragm Valves

    Looking for a valve to replace discontinued Aquamatic Valves? Try Assured Automation Angle Valves PROBLEM:An OEM of heatless regenerative air dryers was having problems with their current supplier of diaphragm operated valves. The current diaphragm valves were not lasting long, due to the high cycles the valves experienced on a daily basis. The valves had…

  • Wiring Directions for CE Series Electric Valve Actuators

    Wiring Directions for CE Series Electric Valve Actuators

    Watch the CE Series Wiring Video-12vDC, 24vDC & 24vDC Electric Valve Actuators Wiring Instructions for the Assured Automation CE Series Compact Electric On/Off Valve Actuators The CE Series is reversing motor compact electric actuator with isolated end of travel limit switches to stop the motor in each direction. This actuator is available on various ball…

  • Low Flow Water Meter for Hog Farmers

    Low Flow Water Meter for Hog Farmers

    WM-PD Plastic, Low Flow Water Meter helps ensure health of livestock Because water consumption is a key indicator of pig health and feed consumption, a hog farmer was looking for a flow meter to accurately measure the water consumption of his suckling piglets. The water meter he was currently using could not measure the smaller…

  • High Cycle Valves for Pump Test Stand

    High Cycle Valves for Pump Test Stand

    High Cycle-Life, Compact Automated Valves successfully used by Diaphragm Pump OEM PROBLEM: A pump manufacturer was designing an automated test stand to ensure their product performed to specification before shipment. They were seeking a high cycle valve that would be able to handle hundreds of cycles per day. SOLUTION: Assured Automation was contacted to help…

  • True Union Ball Valve Prevents Leakage of Corrosive Materials

    True Union Ball Valve Prevents Leakage of Corrosive Materials

    P2 PVC Ball Valve Increases Safety with Locking Union Ends Problem: A waste treatment facility for a flavor and fragrance plant was having leakage problems with true union PVC ball valves. They found that valves located near their pumps were being exposed to vibration. The union nuts on the PVC ball valves were loosening with…

  • Improved Fire Safety for Pneumatic Control Systems

    Improved Fire Safety for Pneumatic Control Systems

    FireChek® with Quick Exhaust and Pilot Valves Quickly Shutdown Large Pneumatic Actuators in Fire Situations FireChek® FC-4 Series-Heat Activated Pneumatic Shut Off Valve Clark NJ – Now FM approved FireChek® thermal shutoffs * with resettable memory shape alloy can be used to automatically shut down a pneumatic control system when a nearby fire occurs, or…

  • Solenoid Valves- A Tortuous Flow Path

    Solenoid Valves- A Tortuous Flow Path

    Looking for a compact automated valve as an alternative to a solenoid valve? Solenoid valves, electromechanical devices typically used to regulate the flow of various substances, are prone to frequent problems. Most solenoids have a flow path that changes direction and reduces in size leading to high pressure drops and in some cases clogging. In…

  • Fire Safety Valves Key in Protecting Lives At Natural Gas Facilities

    Fire Safety Valves Key in Protecting Lives At Natural Gas Facilities

    “FireChek®” and “FireChek® Plus” fire safety valves protect Automated Valves at Major Natural Gas Fracking and Processing Facilities Problem:Natural Gas Plants are looking for ways to protect lives and property by installing fire safety valves on, or near automated ball valves, automated butterfly valves and other quarter turn valve assemblies. Solution:At the recommendations of the…

  • Angle Valves Are Solving Problems at Dye Plants in PA

    Angle Valves Are Solving Problems at Dye Plants in PA

    Leaky 2-Way Solenoid Valves Replaced by High Cycle Angle Valves Problem: A local dye plant was experiencing problems with 2-way solenoid valves on their water and chemical lines. The solenoid valves had low Cv’s which slowed down their process time and the diaphragm seals would not seal properly, resulting in leaks downstream of the valves.…