Actuators and Valves are the silent systematic superheroes behind the flow control of fluids.
Across industrial processing, mining, power generation, water, wastewater and sewage, agriculture, oil, gas and petrochemicals and paper and pulp industries, springs are commonly behind the method of managing the flow process of the transportation of fluids via valves and actuators.
Our heavy-duty coil springs act as a key component that sits not only within the actuator itself but also as part of the mechanics of the flow control valve. The actuator and the valve work together as two separate components to manage a fluid transfer system.
They both respond to a supplied power source – either by hydraulic, electric, pneumatic or manual power supply – to switch on/off or dial down the flow.
The actuator is the control mechanism, instructing the valve when to open and close. Actuators are commonly controlled by computer systems which respond to monitoring systems and control valves that dictate the flow requirements needed through the valve.
The valve is the physical element that opens and closes, managing the flow control process of the fluid in the line. Our springs commonly operate in spring return actuator valves, and are designed with high-quality materials to be fit for purpose.
The valve and the actuator work in synergy, with the valve facilitating how much volume of fluid passes through and the actuator telling the valve when and how to operate.
Exhibiting with the entire world of valve actuator technology under one roof, we will be making our coil spring debut at the international valve show in Düsseldorf from Tuesday, 29 November – Thursday, 1 December, from 0900 - 1800 on stand 1E18. Check out our blog for more details.
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The expertise of our engineers across our global network of manufacturing sites offers a unique level of experience and equipment in the field of heavy-duty springs, valves and actuators, guaranteeing Lesjöfors Heavy Springs as the premium partner for your manufacturing and design enquiries.
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