Failsafe electric actuators divide engineers and specifiers as the more popular system over the
last 15 years of a trickle charged industrial battery back-up system, is falling out of favour due
to the security issues around transporting battery operated systems by air. Mechanical failsafe
actuators using springs are an expensive and heavy alternative. The AVA failsafe actuator
employs internal capacitors to store the energy needed to create the failsafe movement, these
simple electronic components are light, are free of security issues, and very cost effective.
Problem solved.
Knowledge Base
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Varied Range of Electric Valve Actuators
Just two of our varied range of electrically actuated ball valves: a J+J J3C series electric actuator and an AVA basic electric actuator, both fitted to 2″ brass ball valves
J+J Actuators from stock
5 J+J B35 on-off electric valve actuators have been dispatched. Pre-assembled with brass ball valves, they were shipped from stock today to one of our European customers.
What is an electric actuator and how does it work?
WHAT IS AN ELECTRIC ACTUATOR? An electric actuator or to be more precise an electric valve actuator, is a machine that converts electrical energy into rotary torque which is used…
AVS Relocates to Matlock, Derbyshire
AVS were able to secure the Matlock premises vacated by the former UK arm of the J+J actuator brand…
What are the different types of valves that are commonly used in systems?
Linear motion valves operate by moving a disc in a linear motion, restricting the flow.
Why are actuators used with directional control valves?
Directional-control valves are one of the most basic components of any system that controls the flow of a fluid or gaseous medium and are used in numerous applications. Directional control valves perform three basic functions.
Generic Installation Instructions – Double Union Plastic Ball Valves
The double union valve allows easy replacement of body gasket, seats and seals without the need for any specialist tools. They are a floating ball deign, the ball is free to move horizontally inside the valve body when induced…
Generic Installation Instructions – 2 Piece Flanged Ball Valves
The 2 piece split body valve allows easy replacement of body gasket, seats and seals without the need for any specialist tools.
What is a Butterfly Valve?
A butterfly valve is a designed to isolate the flow in pipes using a disc which, when aligned with the pipe allows flow, but when perpendicular isolates it.