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TYPES OF VALVE ACTUATORS: HOW TO SELECT A VALVE ACTUATOR
There are literally dozens of types of valve actuators and valves. Wherever there is a valve, there must be a means to operate it. There are a range of options to do this that include gears, levers, and hand wheels. But valve actuators are one of more preferred choices for operating valves as they can be automated in order to eliminate the need for direct human interactions. Such remote and automatic operation is of particular importance in emergency-like scenarios where their shutdown mechanisms can reduce the need for human involvement in dangerous situations.+more