Automated Valve & Equipment Co. Blog
Did You Know We Can Fabricate Stem Extensions On Your Industrial Valves?
A customer came to us with an interesting application at a landfill site. They needed a 4” ball valve capable of remotely opening and closing in a very deep vault. The challenge was that the media was a blend of acid and water that they physically couldn’t get close...
3 Benefits of Custom Valve Automation
With over 30 years experience, Automated Valve & Equipment is an industry leader in valve controls and automation. Industrial valves play an important role in most industries. Here are a few examples of their use: Steel and chemical plants use valves...
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TURNING UP THE HEAT!
A leading louver and damper manufacture needed an electric failsafe operator that could endure a tunnel fire and still operate the ventilation system (without an external power source). To qualify, the unit had to undergo a 2HR burn test that...
HOT OIL PUMP RUNS LEAK FREE
A specialty products manufacturer with 20 hot oil pump units was looking for a better pump sealing system. Their current mechanical seals would last 3-4 months. The seal failure caused the entire hot oil unit to fail and release oil onto the...
Our Control Valve Keeps Customer In Hot Water
A manufacturer of equipment for commercial laundries was developing a system to deliver instant hot water to washers using steam already onsite. The problem was finding a control valve to precisely heat city water within the limited confines...
We’re the Northern Ohio Industrial Distributor for BelGas
Automated Valve & Equipment Co. is proud to announce it’s appointment as the Northern Ohio industrial distributor for BelGas, a Division of Marsh Bellofram. BelGas, the leader in pressure regulator design, offers the Oil, Gas and Pipeline...
TechniQuip, Inc. Is Acquired on 7/1/15
Automated Valve & Equipment Co. is pleased to announce the acquisition of TechniQuip, Inc. of Eastlake, Ohio. We welcome Jack Ambrose and Tom McNamara to our staff. Their years of experience in the valve industry and TechniQuip, Inc’s...
What Is Duplex Stainless And When Should I Consider Using It?
High Alloy Stainless Steels For many years, the 300 series stainless steels (SST) have been the workhorse alloys for corrosive applications. For severe applications, the nickel-base alloys were the next step up in corrosion resistance. The cost...
Safe Operator Reduces Workforce Exposure in Dangerous Environments
With increased oversight, workplace safety has become an important part of running an industrial plant. Our everyday lives rely on the “safeness” of our workplace. Even something as commonplace as a flow control valve can become a hazard if located in an...