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Valve Automation Centers

 

 
Standard Interfaces For Automated Valve Assemblies
High quality, cost effective solutions for tomorrow's Valve Automation Requirements from Hytork®'s Valve Automation Centers Worldwide. 
All your in plant 90° valves can now have a common, uniform control package... known and understood by all your plant personnel from a Single, Dedicated Source. These packages, designed and assembled to suit your needs, are fitted to the valves you specify or supply... entirely tested, calibrated and warrantied by our Valve Automation Centers... simple, easy and efficient.

Valve Automation Center
Peterlee,  UK
Phone:  +44 191 5180020
Fax:  +44 191 5180032
Information:
info.Peterlee@EmersonProcess.com

Valve Automation Center
Tampa, Florida U.S.A.
Phone:  +1 813 630 2255
Fax:  +1 813 630 9449
Information: 
info.Tampa@EmersonProcess.com
 




 

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Complete Control


No valve manufacturer makes all valve types or actuators and accessories. Valve Automation Centers offer a uniform valve control package for all 90° rotation valves that integrates well with the controllers and the controls or instrumentation group. Designed, manufactured and assembled by experienced  professionals, Valve Automation Center valve control packages complete your control loop requirements efficiently and reliably.

 

Cost Efficient

    Valve Automation Center packages are designed by experienced engineers, using proven components made by or for Hytork®. These packages are assembled from our vast stocks of assembly components, reducing costs and slashing delivery times. Hy-Value for our clients!

Proven Quality

No hollow boast from our Valve Automation Centers. Approved to ISO 9001 (design, manufacture and assembly and BS 5750: Part 1, Hytork® products are tested, recorded and certified to the highest Din and British Standards. In addition, the specialised Valve Automation Center facility is certified to ISO 9001 for complete customer confidence and quality assurance throughout.

1/4 Turn Valves

 
The typical process plant uses all types of 1/4 turn valves, which through experience are understood and usually selected with ease. All have their own torque and accessory requirements which must be understood by the package assembler and addressed in the package design. Over 18 years of specific valve automation experience is used to the advantage of our customers.

Integrated Systems


Uniform, professional valve control packages by our Valve Automation Centers complete the control loop for assured integrated performance. From the controllers to the valve control package, known, trusted and understood by the controls group.

The Control Chain

 
  • The Solenoid
    • Direct mounted (Namur footprint), high flow rate (CV - 0.45), rugged, direction control valve with built in manual override. Electrical classifications as required.
  • The Actuator:
    • Hytork®'s "XL" the proven industry leader, state of the art double rack and pinion operation. Designed with all the flexibility and benefits of the ISO actuator standards.
  • The Manual Override:
    • Safety, reliability and ease of operation are the key design criteria for the Hytork® manual operator. Mountable above or below the actuation Gear engagement is positive for operation yet very free running when not in use. Supplied complete with safety vent valves if required.
  • The Bracket & Couplings:
    • No weak link here! Valve Automation Center Brackets are designed and manufactured to the highest standards, no bending. twisting or off set loading. Corrosion protected and with a standard serial number recorded design for continuity of package dimensions.  Namur and ISO designed for flexibility and interchangeability.
  • The Valve:
    • Plant experience and preference direct the valve selection, which can be Valve Automation Center purchased or free issue supplied for automation. When consulted, Valve Automation Centers extensive experience in the valve field can be a valuable resource for our clients to call upon.
  • The Positioner:
    • The Hytork® positioner is a rugged, heavy duty, corrosion resistant unit that features high performance in accuracy, repeatability and flexibility of operation. Totally modular in design, accessories like I/P convertors, limit switches and feedback transmitters can be added internally to the standard instrument in minutes.
  • The Switches/Sensors:
    • HyVision switch enclosures are rugged and highly visible. The feedback switch assemblies are corrosion resistant, reliable and modular for maximum flexibility. Namur designed to mount directly to the Hytork® XL actuator.
  • Accessories:
    • Special accessories for special requirements get special treatment at Valve Automation Centers. Innovative engineering means Valve Automation Centers can supply it!
      • Quick exhaust valves
      • Speed control valves
      • Filter regulators
      • Lock-up valves
      • Special paint finishes
      • PVC coating
      • Special materials
  • The Control:
    • Accurate feedback from the package to the computer completes the control loop.

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Why Valve Automation Center?

  • Single Source of all Control:
    • A uniform designed control package for all quarter turn valve applications providing single source responsibility from valve to switch box. Professional solutions at cost effective prices, when you need them!
  • Complete Documentation:
    • Each order and control package has a documentation package which will vary according to your exact requirements but can include:
      - Actuator sizing support data.
      - An itemised description of all components in the package.
      - A general arrangement and dimension drawing of the package.
      - A serial number for permanent identification.
  • Custom & Standard CAD Design:
    • A completely equipped multi station CAD facility can quickly design that unique requirement, yet also assure that the package you order today is identical to the one you want and ordered last year.
  • Valve Automation Center Manufactured:
    • Hytork® products are manufactured to the highest standards on the very latest CNC machine tools. Each link in the package chain is engineered to the highest standards and assembled and tested under our stringent quality control systems.
  • Assembly & Calibration:
    • Each package is assembled using approved methods and procedures and all accessories are calibrated and adjusted before testing and certification.
  • Testing & Certification:
    • Each package is tested for its intended and expected performance and upon acceptance can be identified with a permanent stainless steel serial number plate, (which is then archived).
  • Archived Documentation:
    • Each locator serial number is computer archived to provide instant access to past purchases and complete documentation retrieval. Repeat orders or modifications to previous packages can be handled quickly and positively.
  • Response Delivery:
    • Valve Automation Centers manufacture or has manufactured most of the control package items and also inventories significant quantities of finished and / or partially finished elements to provide an unequalled delivery response for standard or emergency requirements.
  • Quality Assured
    • Each Valve Automation Center package is identified and reveals the assembler and tester identifications. This traceability, along with strict ISO 9001 procedures, assures our clients of the right package, calibrated and adjusted.
  • Technical Support:
    • Valve Automation Center services do not end with the shipment of the control package!!! Our staff of qualified engineers, designers, technicians and sales engineers are always available to assist our clients with their needs or problems.
  • Single Source of all the Control Elements:
    • Hytork® Actuators
    • Hytork® Switches
    • Hytork® Solenoids
    • Hytork® Manual Overrides
    • Hytork® Positioners
    • Hytork® Brackets
    • Hytork® Couplings
    • Accessories
       

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Last Updated 04/03/09


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