This section provides an overview for valve actuators as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 104 valve actuator manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked valve actuator companies as of November, 2024: 1.Crane CPE, 2.NIBCO INC., 3.DeZURIK.
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A valve actuator is a device used to automatically open and close control valves as part of the automatic control systems in chemical plants, air conditioning equipment, and more, to regulate the flow of fluids.
Valves equipped with these actuators as their driving mechanism are often referred to as automatic valves, and when they are electrically operated, they are known as electric valves.
Valve actuators are available in pneumatic, electric, or hydraulic drive systems, but the pneumatic type is the most commonly used due to its simple structure and high output capacity.
Valve actuators find wide application in machinery requiring automated fluid control.
A typical example is the variable valve lift mechanism used in automotive engines, which adjusts the volume of air in the engine by opening and closing intake valves based on engine speed. This enhances ignition performance, mitigates excessive combustion, reduces environmental impact, and improves fuel efficiency.
Additionally, there are valves with straightforward on/off functions, such as those used in automated restroom faucets triggered by sensors.
Pneumatic valve actuators employ compressed air to pressurize and drive a piston inside the actuator. This converts the piston's motion into rotational or vertical movement of the drive shaft, thereby controlling the opening and closing of the valve and regulating fluid flow. Removal of pressure causes the piston to return to its initial position, moving the valve in the opposite direction. A device known as a positioner is used to adjust air pressure.
This type of actuator features a simple structure with few control components and is suitable for repetitive use. However, it may not provide precise control, and it requires high-pressure air for operation.
Electric valve actuators operate by converting electrical energy into rotational and vertical movement of the actuator. Unlike pneumatic actuators, electric actuators offer precise control as they directly govern valve opening and closing. They require only an electrical power source for operation.
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CRANE ChemPharma & Energy, a company based in Woodlands, Texas, is a manufacturer of process control instrumentation, valves, and analytical instruments for chemicals and refining products. The company is a part of Crane Co.’s Process Flow Technologies segment. It sells process valves, actuators, sensors, and pumps. Its products are designed to meet the needs of chemicals, industrial, mining, and other industries. It operates under a quality management system certified with ISO 9001.
DeZurik was founded in 1928 in Minnesota, USA and it is a manufacturer of process industry valves. The company manufactures valves for water treatment, water distribution, pulp and paper, oil and gas downstream, petrochemical products, mining, power, and hydropower dams. Its products include plug valves, butterfly valves, control valves, knife gate valves, actuators, hydraulic power units, and many more. The company's technical resources include software programs and application solutions. The company is ISO 9001-2015 certified.
Celeros Flow Technology is based in North Carolina, USA, and is a manufacturer of flow control technology products that was established in 2020 as a spin-off company from the SPX Flow Group. The company markets its products under several brands, including M&J Valve, GD Engineering, and ClydeUnion Pumps. Its product lineup includes filtration systems such as coalescers, valves such as butterfly valve models, and pumps such as reciprocating pump models. The company’s products are used by clients in the oil and gas, power generation, and chemical processing industries.
SafeRack, located in Andrews, United States is a manufacturer of loading platform systems, maintenance work platforms, and more. The company produces various platforms for railcar and truck loading, ladders, mobile ladders, gangways and loading ramps, and fluid loading arms. It also makes safety gates and traffic control, aviation and aerospace accesses, marine accesses, spill containment, and loading safety cages. Its railcar and truck loading platforms are designed ergonomically to boost productivity.
NIBCO INC. was founded in 1904 in Elkhart, Indiana. NIBCO is a worldwide manufacturer of flow control system solutions for residential, industrial, marine, and irrigation markets. NIBCO is ISO 9001:2015 certified. NIBCO products segments include system management including air separators and isolation strainers, fittings including metal and plastic fittings, tools, pipes, & accessories, and valves which includes among others, press tools, push tools, ball valves, boiler drains, butterfly valves, check valves, and gate valves.
Hayward Flow Control was founded in 1923 and operates out of Clemmons, North Carolina. Hayward Flow Control is a manufacturer of industrial thermoplpastic valves and process control products. Hayward Flow Control product lines include thermoplapstic valves such as ball valves and butterfly valves, Hayward Filtration & Straining line, Hayward Actuation line including actuators and actuated valves, pressure & flow control valves, corrosion resistant pumps, instrumentation, bulkhead fittings & tank accessories, end connections, and other parts and accessories.
OPW Engineered Systems, A Dover Company, established in 1892 and headquartered in Ohio, US, is a manufacturer of quick and dry disconnect fittings designed to meet any fluid handling need. The company offers grade top and bottom loading arms, swivel joints, sight flow indicators, quick and dry disconnect couplers, and safety breakaways. It also designs and manufactures touch-free and friction car wash systems. Its products can reduce tank turbulence, vapors, and generation of static electricity. Moreover, the company has achieved ISO-9000 certification. It serves industries such as chemical, transportation, retail fueling, and vehicle wash.
U.S. Valve established in 1999, and based in New Jersey, USA, is a manufacturer and supplier of industrial valves. The product portfolio of the company includes a diverse range of medical gas valves, check valves, custom valves, ball valves, NSF-certified valves, elastomers, and other material valves. The products are used in various industries which involve vacuum pump, blower systems, air compression systems, power generation, water waste treatment, oil, gas, and other industrial applications. The company products are ISO-certified.
Valtorc International, founded in 1980 and headquartered in Kennesaw, Georgia, is a supplier of ARRA-compliant valves, actuators, and accompanying accessories to the industrial control and actuated valves markets. In 2012, the company announced that it would provide V-ball control valves to United Technologies. In 2013, it added fusible link valve packages, namely the Series FS10 and Series FS20, designed for automatic shutoff in case of a fire to prevent liquid damage. In 2016, it was selected for the United States Excellence Award, and in 2018, it was among the 2018 GLOBE Award Winners.
Radius Engineering, Inc. is an American custom manufacturer specializing in composite manufacturing equipment that was established in Salt Lake City, Utah in 1986. The company offers a range of design and fabrication capabilities including tooling design, engineering, fabrication, and technology transfer services. These are geared to the production of custom workcells, resin injection systems, and RTM as well as SQRTM presses according to customer specifications. Radius Engineering chiefly serves clients in the aerospace, defense, industrial processing, and automotive sectors.
The Kerry Company Inc., established in 1972, and based in Philadelphia, USA, is a manufacturer and supplier of hydraulic actuators. The product portfolio of the company includes a wide range of electro, linear, rotatory, valve, and side gate actuators. The products are used in various industries which include the steel industry, power generation, nuclear systems, mines, and other utilities. The company offers products with smooth linear motion, high efficiency, safety, and reliability with unique specifications.
ATI is an American custom valve automation equipment manufacturer that was established in 1995 in Houston, Texas. The company primarily produces hydraulic and pneumatic valve actuators for linear and quarter-turn linear valve models, power systems (e.g. accumulators, gas bottles), and control systems such as limit switches and solenoids. It also offers custom design, machining and production of equipment as well as retrofitting and repair services to customers requiring additional support. ATI chiefly serves clients in the oil and gas, power generation, chemical processing, and mining industries.
Badger Meter, Inc. was founded in 1905 and based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Badger Meter is a manufacturer and marketer of flow measurement, quality, control, and communication solutions in the United States and globally. Badger Meter serves several industries including water treatment, water distribution, aviation, concrete production. Badger Meter offers utility water solutions and commercial & industrial solutions product segments. Together they include products such as meters, software, diagnostics, and quality monitoring.
Assured Automation was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Roselle, New Jersey. Assured Automation is an ISO 9001:2015 certified supplier of automation equipment serving manufacturing, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries among others. Assured Automation offers products in 2 major product lines: valves and flow meters. Valves include compact on/off valves, actuated 2-way and 3-way ball valves, actuated butterfly valves, actuated plug valves, actuated globe valves, manual gate valves, manual valves, lead free brass valves, thermal and remote shutoff valves, valve actuators, and valve & actuator accessories. Flow meters include water meters, fuel meters, industrial flow meters, lube-oil meters, and others.
Tolomatic was founded in the 1950s and operates out of Hamel, Minnesota. Tolomatic Is a manufacturer of automation components for industries such as aerospace, agriculture, automotive construction, life sciences, semiconductor, and utilities. Tolomatic has three main product lines which are electric linear actuators, pneumatic linear actuators, and power transmissions. Electric linear actuators include rodless electro-mechanical actuators, electric rod actuators, as well as custom & modified products. Pneumatic linear actuators include rodless pneumatic actuators, rod-style pneumatic linear thrusters, and custom & modified products. Power transmission includes roller screws, industrial caliper brakes, industrial gearboxes, and industrial cone clutches.
Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc. was founded in 1941 in Arkansas and is now located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The company is a manufacturer of miniature pneumatic valves, specializing in ultra low leak, precision pressure control, and high-resolution flow control. Categories of Clipard Products include electronic valves, proportional valves, isolation valves, electronic controls, custom solutions, ppressure regulators, control valves, directional control valves, air pilot valves, air preparation equipment, and fittings hose, and tubings.
The Kraissl Company was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in Hackensack, New Jersey. The company is a manufacturer of strainers, filters, valves, and pumps for industry and business. All company products are manufactured in the U.S.A. to ensure workmanship quality. The company’s capabilities include working with a wide range of materials such as cast iron, bronze, aluminum, steel, and other special alloys. The company offers international delivery through authorized sales and service representatives.
Clark Solutions, established in 1962 and headquartered in Massachusetts, United States, is a supplier and distributor of fluid handling products. The company offers a wide range of products, including pumps, valves, and instruments, among others, serving industries such as chemical processing, pharmaceuticals, and food and beverage. These industries rely on the company's solutions for precise fluid control in tasks like transferring, mixing, and flow control, ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of operations.
Easytork Automation Corp (EAC) is an American valve automation products manufacturer and distributor that was established in St. Louis, Missouri in 2011. The company produces standard and rotary vane type actuators for rotary control valves, as well as solenoid valves and namur trip valves. It also offers limit switches, gear operators, and partial stroke testing gear for troubleshooting applications. EAC products are commonly used in oil and gas refineries, terminals, and pipelines, as well as in the power generation, petrochemical, and wastewater treatment sector.
Steel & O’Brien was founded in 1990 and operates out of Arcade, New York. Steel & O’Brien is a distributor of standard and custom-machined/fabricated fittings and assemblies. Steel & O’Brien serves the food, dairy, beverage, brewery, winery, distilling, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, personal care, extraction, semiconductor, and water treatment industries. Steel & O’Brien offers a range of products including various fittings, valves, actuators, diaphragm valves, pumps, accessories, sight glasses, strainers, filters, tubing, hangers, and others.
TVI Valves was originally founded in 1986 and is currently headquartered in Emmaus, Pennsylvania. The company is a distributor of valves and accessories to numerous industries ranging from amusement parks to health care to photography to water purification. The company’s four primary product lines are Plastic Valves, Metal Valves, Instrumentation, and Valve Accessories. Examples of valves include ball, butterfly diaphragm, and plug valves. Valve accessories include actuators, stem extensions, gears, fasteners, and other devices.
MAXPRO Technologies was founded in 195 and is founded in Fairview, Pennsylvania. MAXPRO is a distributor for pumping products including air driven liquid pumps, gas boosters, air amplifiers, high-pressure valves, fittings, and tubing. Other products include high-pressure fittings such as adapters, bulkheads, couplings, crosses, elbows, nipples, and tees. Rental equipment and complete systems such as air amplifier systems, liquid pumping systems, gas booster systems, oxygen gas booster packages, portable test carts, high pressure test systems and custom systems are also available.
Asahi/America was born in 1971 to be the distributor for Asahi Yukizai Corporation products on the East Coast of the United States. Asahi/America serves the aquarium & entertainment, chemical processing, data center, metal finishing, and the water/wastewater industries. The company offers a selection of valves and actuators including many types of valves, high purity piping, air & gas handling, double containment, and welding equipment. The company alos offers a wide assortment of custom fabrication of parts and components.
MaxPro South, Inc. was founded in 2000 and is based in Humble, Texas. MaxPro South is a stocking distributor of liquid pumps, gas boosters, air amplifiers, valves, fittings, and tubing. MaxPro South specializes in MAXIMATOR brand products. Rental equipment including coning and threading machines, hydrostatic testing equipment, and gas booster equipment is also available. MaxPro South uses factory-certified parts to repair and condition liquid pumps, gas boosters, air amplifiers, and valves. MaxPro South also offers on-site installation of custom systems including coning, threading, and bending of tubing. Service contracts are also available.
Automated Valve & Equipment Co. (AVE) was established in 1959 and operates out of Cleveland, Ohio. AVE is a distributor of valves and related products with the ability to provide custom specialty brackets, extension stems, and valve modifications. The valve automation segment features pneumatic control valves, electric control valves, modulating control valves, valve control devices, and remote valve operators. Industrial valves include ball, butterfly, & knife gate valves, gate, globe, & check valves, and control valves & regulators. Specialty valves and Pipe strainers are also available.
AIRMATIC was founded in Philadelphia in 1944. AIRMATIC serves a many industries including cement and concrete, oil, gas, energy, biomass, chemical products, feed & grain, food manufacturing, glass & ceramics, and clay. For these industries, AIRMATIC provides installation, maintenance, fabrication, silo cleaning, inspection, and repair, as well as repair and rebuilding of power tools. AIRMATIC also has an extensive lineup of products for sale including air cannons, automatic lubrication systems, belt conveyor components, flow detectors, finishing equipment, safety equipment, industrial vibrators, railcar openers and unloading equipment, rebar tools, valves and actuators, and mechanical force exciters.
Ryan Herco Flow Solutions was founded in the 1950s in California. RHFS sells and provides value added support for a wide variety of fluid handling and filtration needs. Product categories include tubing, hoses, piping, drain waste vent & containment, valves, measurement & control devices, fluid pumps, filters & housings, storage & containment tanks, heaters, mixers, and grating in addition to customized systems and material fabrication. Value added services include industrial service and repair of components, custom fabrication, and pump repair services.
Pi Safety Components GmbH & Co. KG, established in 1957 as a subsidiary of Petz Industries GmbH & Co. KG and based in Kronach, Bavaria, Germany, is an ISO 9001-certified manufacturer of explosion protection products. The company's products include sensors designed for ensuring safety and compliance with industry standards in high-risk environments, QT series actuators designed to withstand harsh environmental conditions, and temperature-regulating housing for heat-sensitive components. It also offers custom explosion protection systems, as well as after-sales support services. The company's products are mainly used by clients in the offshore, pharmaceutical, and chemical sectors.
HD Fire Protect Pvt. Ltd, established in 1983 and headquartered in Maharashtra, India, is a manufacturer of firefighting equipment and systems that specializes in water and foam-based products. The company offers a wide range of products, including monitors, foam systems, firefighting skids, and more. It also offers tank protection systems, including foam chambers, rim seal foam pourers, and other related components. Its foam systems are designed to suppress and extinguish flammable liquid fires. The company has achieved the CRISIL MSE*1 rating by CRISIL. It serves industries such as machinery manufacturing, building materials, and fire protection.
Fr. Sauter AG, established in 1910 and headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, is a manufacturer with a specialization in automation, building management, and system integration. The company offers an extensive product portfolio that includes building management systems, stand-alone controllers, sensors and transducers, as well as pneumatic drives and valves. These products serve a wide range of applications, including environmental and engineering geophysics, seismology, and earthquake engineering, as well as non-destructive testing of concrete structures.
IMI Critical Engineering is a manufacturer of flow control systems and valve solutions established in 1862 and based in Birmingham, United Kingdom. It manufactures high and medium-pressure valves, such as pressurizer safety, compressor, turbine bypass, chemical, and steam valves. Its products are utilized in oil and gas, marine, petrochemicals, sanitary, and life sciences sectors across Sweden, Germany, Austria, China, and the USA. Its manufactured products are ISO 9001:2000 certified and adhere to the standards of OSHA and European Pressure Ratings. The company is part of IMI plc, an engineering company in England, and has received the Global Supplier Awards in 2022.
Sofis Valve Operation (Sofis B.V.), established in 2016 with headquarters in the Netherlands, is a manufacturer of mechanical valve interlocks, components, and systems. The company's products, which include NDL valve interlocks for quarter-turn valves, closure locks for the closure door of piggin vessels, actuator switch lock panels (ASLP) for managing the local controls of actuators and interlocks from a remote location, and electrical switch locks for electrical interlock control, are used in the oil and gas industry, chemical processing, and other industries where high-pressure pumping and controlled flow of liquids are required.
Golden Mountain Enterprise Co., Ltd. (GMEC) is a Taiwanese manufacturer of industrial products and instruments founded in 1980. The company produces various valve, pressure, flow, and temperature system components for use in chemical processing, food processing, pollution control and oil refining. GMEC is an ISO9001 certified company, with an extensive product portfolio including Venturi tubes, butterfly valves, manometers and temperature controllers. These supply industrial processes in sites like breweries, chemical plants and wastewater treatment facilities.
OMAL S.p.A., established in 1981, is a manufacturer of quarter-turn pneumatic and electric actuators, along with ball, butterfly, and pneumatic valves, based in Rodengo Saiano, Brescia, Italy. The company's product line serves industries such as food, chemical, pharmaceutical, power as well as energy and naval sectors. With ISO 9001:2015 and AD2000 certifications, the company strategically invests in technical expertise and customization. It is a family-led business with over 100 employees across two locations in Italy.
Kangsaite Automation Group Co., Ltd, founded in 1997 and based in Zhejiang, China, is a manufacturer of pneumatic actuators, electric actuators, and valves. The company also manufactures different valve types, such as ball valves, butterfly valves, sanitary valves, and valve control devices. With two manufacturing bases in Xuancheng, Anhui, and Wenzhou, Zhejiang, the company manufactures over 300 different sets of equipment in the production plants and 300,000 sets of different valve types and exports to 60 countries worldwide. The company has quality system certifications, such as DNV ISO9001 quality management system certification, CE, FDA, SIL, and TS equipment manufacturing licenses.
GEMÜ Group is a manufacturer of valves, measurement, and control systems for liquids, vapors, and gases, founded in 1964, the company is headquartered in Ingelfingen, Germany. The Group serves a wide range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, semiconductors, food and beverage, and chemical technology and more. Their solutions help customers reduce their carbon footprint and improve the sustainability of their operations.They have six manufacturing locations, alongside their manufacturing sites in Germany, they also manufacture their products in Switzerland, France, China, Brazil and the USA. Their worldwide marketing is carried out across 27 subsidiaries, coordinated from Germany.
Dansk Ventil Center A/S, established in 1999 and headquartered in Vejle, Denmark, is a manufacturer that specializes in valves and accessories. The company offers a wide range of products and services related to valves and accessories, including ball valves, butterfly valves, safety valves, steam traps, and strainers. It also offers in-house engineering and assembly services. Its ball valves are cheaper than other types of valves, which makes them a cost-effective option for installation. It serves a wide range of industries such as oil and gas, pharmaceutical, waste water, FnB, and more.
HEROSE GMBH is a manufacturer of specialty valves established in 1873 and based in Bad Oldesloe, Germany. The company produces various valves for industrial gasses and fluids, such as cryogenic liquefied industrial or natural gasses. These include pressure regulators, cryogenic safety valves, and free discharge safety valves. Aside from its products, the company also offers custom valve engineering services using VALVIO design and analysis software for its clients with unique project specifications.
Armaturenwerk Hötensleben GmbH, established in 1992 and based in Völpke, Germany, is a manufacturer of stainless-steel components. The company produces products such as fittings, strainers, sight glasses, pipes &assembly accessories, and tank equipment and supplies to food, cosmetics, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries. The products of this company are manufactured using manufacturing technologies in the area of cleaning technology, valve technology, and pigging technology and abides by ISO 9001:2015 standards. The company has offices in the USA, Netherlands and Belgium.
Tork, established in 1985 and located in Istanbul, Turkey, is a manufacturer of industrial control valves and process automation systems. The company's products include fluid control systems such as solenoid valves, pneumatic actuators, pneumatic piston valves, pulse valves, and electric actuators. It also offers services related to fluid control systems and process automation solutions. Its product has a high flow rate, short open-close time, and less pressure drop. The company has been certified with the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System. It serves various industrial sectors such as food, iron, steel, chemical, petrochemical, and more.
Eckart GmbH, founded in 1969 and headquartered in Schlüchtern, Hessen, Germany, is a designer and manufacturer of valve drive components and industrial automation technologies. The company's products include linear rotary actuators, valve actuators based on helical gear technology, and two- and three-axis actuators. Its swivel motors and valve drive components are used in various industrial machines, such as steel bending machines, CNC machine workpiece positioning and changing equipment, and gas and liquid flow control gate valves. The company's services include the supply of spare parts, including custom parts remanufacture, and ongoing technical support.
SAF S.r.l. is a manufacturer of silencers, filters, and fittings for industrial automation that was established in Rotkreuz, Switzerland, in 1978. The company offers rotary actuators in stainless steel or aluminum materials, metal silencers or mufflers for pneumatic systems, and sintered filters. It also offers fittings and related accessories fabricated from plastic, stainless steel, brass. The company’s products are used mainly by clients in the automotive and semiconductor industries, and in the industrial manufacturing sector.
Sisto Armaturen S.A., founded in 1988 and based in Echternach, Luxembourg, is a manufacturer of valves, including diaphragm, tank, and multiport valves. It’s an associate of the KSB group, and its stainless-steel valves are used in sterile and aseptic applications in the manufacture of pharmaceutical products and biotechnology. Due to the modular design of the valves, the company can customize them for specific applications and individual solutions. The company is ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certified, and it produces valves that have pressures of up to 20 bar.
Valvoindustria Ing. Rizzio S.p.A., established in 1971 and headquartered in Valsesia, Italy, is a manufacturer that manufactures valves for plumbing, HVAC, irrigation, and industrial applications. The company offers a wide range of products, including valves, gate valves, plumbing fixture fittings, and trim products. It also provides flexible joints, air vents, and polypropylene. Its valves allow for a quicker and easier installation than the more traditional methods of soldering and threading. The company has achieved ISO 9001:2008 for its quality system. It serves a wide range of industries such as plumbing, HVAC, and irrigation.
HORIBA RADIO LABORATORY was established in Japan in 1945 and has spent the last three-quarters of a century growing as an R&D company and engaged in international operations. HORIBA Scientific offers 200 years of experience developing high-performance scientific instruments and analytical solutions. The HORIBA Group of worldwide companies provides an extensive array of instruments and systems for applications ranging from automotive R&D, process and environmental monitoring, in-vitro medical diagnostics, semiconductor manufacturing, and metrology to a broad range of scientific R&D and QC measurements. Operating in Asia, Europe, and North and South America, HORIBA scientific develops solutions that go beyond just products.
Hanbay Inc. was established in 2004 in Virginia Beach, USA, and is a manufacturer of strong and versatile electric valve actuators used in research, aerospace, semiconductor, and many more industries. The company makes multi-turn actuators, quarter-turn actuators, fail-safe models, and linear models. The actuators are compatible with valves from brands like Fisher, Sharpe, Maximator Maximum Pressure, and Amesbury. The company has served clients such as Integrity Municipal Systems LLC, Motion and Low Control Products, Spot Zero Reverse Osmosis, and Swagelok Central Ontario.
Shischeck, established in 1975 in Langenzenn, Germany, is a manufacturer of explosion proof actuators, valves, and control devices for HVAC applications. The company specializes in manufacturing explosion proof damper actuators, valves, sensors and controllers and is a part of Rotork. Their product portfolio includes explosion-proof electric actuators, pneumatic actuators, control valves, solenoid valves, and associated accessories. These products cater to various industries, including oil and gas, petrochemicals, power generation, water treatment, and industrial automation. The benefits of their products include improved operational efficiency, enhanced safety, reduced downtime, and compliance with industry regulations, along with robust and advanced industrial automation solutions.
Valpes SAS, founded in 1986 and based in Moirans, France, is a manufacturer of electric actuators for industrial and marine applications and is part of Watts Water Technologies Group. Its product portfolio includes quarter-turn, high torque quarter-turn, and ATEX actuators. The company also sells actuators with an intermediate position between 0° and 90°, 0° and 180°, or 0° and 270°, which can be used as 3-way valves or for any application requiring a partial opening or closing. The company is ISO 9001-certified, and its monitoring and status application, named AXMART, provides real-time actuator parameter checks.
Valsteam ADCA Engineering S.A. is a manufacturer of industrial fluid and steam handling equipment that was established in Guia, Pombal, Portugal in 1986. The company’s products include control valves for pressure or temperature regulation, steam traps for removing condensate from industrial processes, and heat exchangers. These are marketed under the brands ADCATrol, a product line optimized for automation, and ADCAPure, a product line optimized for high purity standards. The company’s products are commonly used by clients in the pharmaceutical, petrochemical, and food and beverage industries.
Ebro Armaturen Gebr. Bröer GmbH, founded in 1972 and headquartered in Hagen, Germany, is an industrial valves, actuators, and automation technology developer, manufacturer, and supplier to customers worldwide. The company's wide range of products includes electric actuators, knife gate valves for abrasive slurry, and full-containment valves. It also offers resilient sealed valves, split body design water valves, and wafer-type butterfly valves for shut-off and control services in the chemical industry. These products offer solutions for chemically aggressive, abrasive, and corrosive liquid, powder, and gas flow and control and are widely used in chemical processing, food and beverage processing, and energy production.
Produal, founded in 1987 in Kotka, Finland, is a manufacturer of building automation measurement and control devices. The company's product line includes transducers in which it measures and convert energy, building controllers manages system operations, wireless transmitters enables remote communication, passive sensors detect environmental input, and thermal actuators and control valves regulate fluid flow. These devices are instrumental in optimizing HVAC systems, enhancing energy efficiency, and ensuring building comfort.
Dynamic Corporation Limited (DCL) is a manufacturer of control system components founded in 2001 and headquartered in Wuhan, China. The company specializes in producing various explosion-proof, watertight, anti-condensation, and weatherproof industrial electric actuators and valves. These have a wide range of applications including in the pulp and paper processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, shipbuilding, and HVAC industries. Aside from its products, the company also offers field or in-house testing, custom design, machining, and OEM/ODM services for customers in need of additional support.
RedFluid, established in 1985 and headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, is a manufacturer that specializes in manufacturing and stocks valves and fittings. The company specializes in needle, check, ball valves, customizing dimensions, connections, and more. It also offers needle-regulating valves suitable for instrumentation circuits. Its needle valves are resistant to both hot and cold temperatures. Furthermore, the company is ISO 9001:2015 certified. It serves various industries, including medical, aerospace, and alternative fuels.
WAM Japan was established in 2005 and, based in Japan, is a manufacturer of power-handling equipment. The company produces products such as screw conveyor feeders, rotary valves, farming and biogas equipment, energy-related equipment, and mechanical conveyor. All its products are used in different applications, including wastewater treatment plants, livestock farming, sewage, renewable energy, and recycling sites. The laboratory has equipment and accessories to perform mixing, feeding, and metering tests with different materials. WAMGROUP’s Corporate R&D department supervises the test facility of the company.
Elettromeccanica Delta S.p.A. is an Italian ISO 9001 certified manufacturer of safety and control products for combustion equipment founded in 1961 and based in Arcade, Treviso. The company's product portfolio includes burner control units for gas firing appliances, proportional flow control valves, solenoid actuators for control valves, air-to-gas ratio controllers, and gear pumps for oil burners. It also offers design and engineering services for customers with unique project parameters. The company's products are primarily used by client boiler and furnace installation companies, HVAC manufacturers, power generation facilities, and waste incineration plants.
Rustled Flow Control Company established in China, in 1997, is a manufacturer engaged in seal parts (sealing units) that is used to prevent leakage of gases. The company's product line includes Pneumatically & electrically operated Ball valves, Butterfly valves, and Gate Valves. Check Valves, Automatic Control Valves. The company has manufacturing facilities including CNC machining centers, professional processing cells, broad spectrum welding equipment, automatic assembling, and coating lines. The company has sales channels in USA, German, and Russia.
KOSO Kent Introl (KKI) is a British manufacturer of industrial valves originally founded in 1967 as Introl Limited before its acquisition by Nihon KOSO Co. Ltd. Based in Brighouse, West Yorkshire, the company produces various flow control products for industrial applications such as butterfly control, choke, and standard control valves, actuators, regulators, and volume boosters. Its products are primarily used in the oil and gas, marine, power generation, and industrial manufacturing sectors. Aside from its products, KKI provides additional services including product diagnostics, repair, testing, and installation training.
AUMA established in 1964, and based in Melheium, Germany, is a manufacturer and supplier of electric actuators. The product portfolio of the company includes a diverse range of linear and part-turn actuators, part-turn and multi-turn gearboxes, controls, and communication systems. The company also offers services that include qualified and committed experts, rapid site assistance, efficient processes, and high operational safety. The products are used in various industries which include power, energy, oil, gas, and marine.
Shenyang Ying Desi Rui Machinery Manufacturing Co., Ltd., established in 2017 and based in Shenyang, China, is a manufacturer and supplier of fluid control valves. The product portfolio includes a diverse range of valves, valve accessories, and other components for industrial services. The company offers customized valve solutions, machinery processes, a casting platform, and engineered expertise in valve industries. The products are used in various industries which include CNC machinery, cast process, forge process, and stamp process.
IPEX by Aliaxis is headquartered in Oakville, Ontario. IPEX is a producer of pipe-related solutions defined in 6 categories: municipal, plumbing & mechanical, industrial, electrical, PE electrofusion, and irrigation. The company's municipal solutions include pressure piping and sewer piping systems in addition to specialty products. Plumbing & Mechanical solutions also include fire protection, gas venting systems, and potable water systems. Compressed air and acid waste systems are used in industrial systems. Light fixtures and ducts are keystones of the electrical solutions segment.
TECOFI, founded in 1985 and based in Corbas, France, is a manufacturer of industrial valves and fittings. Its product range includes butterfly valves for fluid control, knife gate valves for handling thick fluids, resilient seat gate valves used in flow regulation, ball valves for precise control applications, and check valves to prevent backflow. Its products are used in industries such as water and wastewater treatment, power generation, oil and gas, and chemicals. The company is known for its expertise in valve design and production.
ARI-Armaturen Albert Richter GmbH & Co. KG, established in 1950 and headquartered in Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock, Germany, is a manufacturer of industrial valves and makes all its products in Germany. The company is ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001 certified and sells 20,000 products in over 200,000 variants. It has 18 sales subsidiaries and a network of partners in over 50 countries. In 1958, it expanded its product range to 300 items and entered the shipbuilding industry. In 1970, it introduced STEVI control and FABA stop valves, and in 1980, it introduced SAFE safety valves.
Tuning (France) is headquartered in Marseille, France, and is a manufacturer of industrial valves for fluid and gas control that was originally established in 1996 before being acquired by JWB Holding in 2017. The company's products include electric knife gate valves, manual 2-3 ball valves, electric actuators, double-acting or spring return valves, and pneumatic actuators. These products are mainly used in the food and beverage, chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and marine sectors. Aside from its products, the company also offers services such as technical support, maintenance and repair, and product customization.
Avcon Controls Pvt. Ltd., established in 1969 and based in India, is a manufacturer of solenoid valves, ball valves, and butterfly valves with pneumatic and electric actuators. The company also produces gas control and regulation products and valves for the pharma and biotech industries. The company's products have received approval from consultants as well as users, OEMs, and other parties. It holds ISO 9001 certification and the products are used in the textile and cement industries, the pharma, biotech, food, and petrochemical industries, and also in the bakery.
Martin Lohse GmbH, established in 1908 and headquartered in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, is a manufacturer of steel and stainless steel products for the paper, chemical, and waste disposal industries. The company’s products include shut-off valves, regulating and reject valves, and mechanical engineering solutions. It offers valves with a service-friendly design for easy maintenance and low life cycle costs. The company's products find application in handling various materials, including pulp, granulate, and viscous media. It also provides spare parts, repairs, and test plant provision services.
END-Armaturen GmbH & Co. KG is a German manufacturer of industrial valves that was established in 1980 in Bad Oeynhausen, North Rhine-Westphalia. The company primarily produces butterfly, knife-gate, ball, and solenoid valves. It also offers actuators, pressure reducers, strainers, flanges, and fittings, among other related accessories. These are commonly used in the biotech, water treatment, chemical processing, and oil and gas industries. Aside from its products, the company provides custom design and engineering services for unique customer projects.
Honeywell, founded in 1906, in Wabash, Indiana is manufacturer of automotive parts, building technologies, and performance and safety materials for aerospace, The company's product portfolio includes electronic guidance systems, cockpit instrumentation, lighting, automotive parts, and primary propulsion and secondary power turbine engines. The company serves industries such as Oil and Gas, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive and Transportation, Construction, and Power Generation. Their headquartere is located in Carolina and they have global sales offices and distributions channels.
El-O-Matic is based in the Netherlands, and is a manufacturer of pneumatic valve actuators established in 1973 before being acquired by Emerson Electric in 1995. The company's product lineup includes rack and pinion actuators for precise control operations and durability, advanced F Series Actuators for long-term reliability, and pneumatic valve actuators for controlling the flow of fluids in industrial applications. It also offers product maintenance, installation, and custom design services. The company's products are used by clients in oil and gas, power generation, and chemical processing operations.
Tyco Fire Protection Products, based in Landsdale, Pennsylvania, serves as a manufacturer and supplier of diverse fire suppression systems for various applications spanning commercial, industrial, and residential sectors. Its product line encompasses extinguishing agents, sprinkler systems, and valves. The company also offers piping products, firefighting equipment, and services. Its water-based fire products range from automatic sprinklers, system valves, to electrical devices. Its global technology portfolio comprises several brands, including TYCO, ANSUL, and GRINNELL.
Dorukendustri, founded in 2001 and based in Istanbul, Turkey, is a manufacturer of industrial valves and actuators. The company produces registered PROVAL brand products that are accepted and used in more than 90 countries worldwide. Modern CNC machining centres are used in the production and processing of the goods. Using an ERP business resource planning architecture and an ISO 9001:2015 quality assurance system, the plant occupies 10,000 square metres. For traceability, every product has a distinct QR code. The products manufactured by the company are used in the chemical, mining, iron and steel, cement, and marine industries.
Bürkert Fluid Control Systems, founded in 1946 and headquartered in Ingelfingen, Germany, is a manufacturer of liquid and gas measurement and control systems. Its product range includes solenoid valves for fluid power systems, process and control valves for managing flow, pressure, and temperature, pneumatics and process interfaces for automation control, sensors, transmitters, and controllers for measuring physical and chemical parameters, and MicroFluidics solutions for precise fluid control. Its products serve diverse industries like breweries, labs, medical, and aerospace.
Modec SAS, founded in 2003 and headquartered in Beaumont-lès-Valence, France, is a manufacturer of pneumatic vane motors, tools, and valve actuators. The company produces a range of air motors and tools for various applications, including mixing, lifting, and grinding. These products are used in food processing equipment, industrial vacuums, and for air-powered construction tools. It also offers a range of valve assist tools that are available with three motorization options: battery electric, pneumatic, or thermic. These portable valve actuators are used to mechanize the operation of manual gate valves and hand wheels used in agricultural, municipal, and industrial liquid-flow systems.
Belimo Americas (USA) is a provider of ingenious HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) solutions situated at Switzerland and was established in 1975. The company specialize in offering a comprehensive range of excellent HVAC actuators, valves, and sensors to various industries, including commercial buildings, residential properties, and industrial facilities. The company work closely with manufacturers in HVAC. The company primary role is to provide these cutting-edge products and solutions to customers in the Americas region and deliver unusual customer service.
Hoke was founded in 1925 in Queens, New York as a gas flow control valve manufacturer for jeweler’s torches. The ISO 9001-certified company has grown to become a manufacturer of many parts for alternative fuel markets, chemicals, petrochemicals, paper, and power generation markets. The company produces multiple varieties of valves, fittings, actuators, cylinders, and other products designed to specific pressure and temperature standards. The company offers CAD products for valves, actuators, and other products to assist in product design and selection.
Hays Fluid Controls, since 1963, has been a supplier of valves such as auto & manual balancing valves, low-temperature valves, temperature control valves, industrial solenoid valves, and lead-free valves to the US Navy. Hose kits, piping packages, strainers, and valve actuators are produced for the equipment in office buildings, supermarkets, schools, hospitals, and commercial marine vessels. The company in East Fields Street, Dallas, NC, offers tools such as velocity calculators, pressure drop calculators, online price guides, and shipping status with same-day shipping.
Founded in 1890 in Missouri, Emerson Electric Co., is a technology and engineering company that provides various solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and consumer markets globally. Business segments include automation solutions, AspenTech, and commercial & residential solutions segments. The Automation Solutions segment offers measurement and analytical instrumentation, industrial valves and equipment, and process control software and systems. The AspenTech segment provides asset optimization software for enhancing performance through a combination of modeling, simulation, and optimization capabilities. The Commercial & Residential Solutions segment offers residential and commercial HVAC products, system protector and flow control devices, and IoT thermostats.
Hansen Corporation was founded in 1907 in Princeton, Indiana, and is now an ElectroCraft Company. The company specializes in synchron motor and DC motor production as part of ElectroCraft. ElectroCraft provides motion control solutions in industrial, commercial, and consumer product markets. ElectroCraft and Hansen product models include asynchronous drives, stepper motors, DC brush motors and brushless motors, and actuators. The company’s tech center includes a CAD library of Hansen and ElectroCraft products, a conversions calculator, and whitepapers.
Samson is a manufacturer and distributor of control equipment for industrial processes that was founded in 1907 in Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany. The company specializes in products for controlling the flow of industrial liquids, including modular controllers for automation systems, solenoid valves, and pressure sensors. It also offers digital solutions for process optimization and data analysis operations. The company chiefly serves clients in the food and beverage, power generation, and petrochemical industries.
ABASTECIMIENTOS INDUSTRIALES DE VALVULERIA, SL is headquartered in Palleja, Barcelona, and was established in 1995 is a manufacturer and supplier of industrial valves. The company offers an extensive product catalog, including stainless steel ball valves, bottom drain valves rising opening, and Y-strainer and sight glass. It extends services like providing specific designs to assemble for automation and schedules delivery of the products to customers. These products have applications in food processing plants, automotive, and petrochemical industries.
Wouter Witzel EuroValve B.V., established in 1966 and headquartered in Overijssel, The Netherlands, is a manufacturer and supplier of industrial butterfly valves and actuators. The company offers a full range of manual control devices, actuators and accessories available for specific conditions. Some of its products are vulcanized bonded concentric butterfly valves, double offset butterfly valves, and dual-plate check. These products are used in pipelines as shut-off valves, control valves, and non-return valves. Its products meet various certifications and approvals, including BSI, Atex, and TNO.
Bonomi Industries, established in 2003 in Italy, is a manufacturer and supplier of quality valves and flow control solutions for various industrial applications. The company’s product portfolio includes a wide range of ball valves, butterfly valves, and actuators, catering to sectors such as HVAC, water treatment, oil and gas, and more. Bonomi Industries' relentless efforts toward creativity and customer satisfaction are evident in its technologically advanced solutions designed to meet specific industrial requirements. Tasked with ensuring quality and performance, Bonomi Industries plays a vital role in realizing efficient and effective fluid control systems across different industries.
Sun Yeh Electrical Ind. Co., Ltd., established in Taiwan, in 1986, is a manufacturer engaged in electric control valve actuator, spring return fail-safe series valve actuator, and linear series electric actuators. The company's products are used in food processing, mining, tunnel/metro ventilation, smoke extraction, food industry, environmental and protection systems. Their products have CE, CSA, ATEX, SIL certifications and ISO 9001 qualification. The company has distributors in North America, Asia, Europe and Oceania.
Sure Flow Equipment, Inc. is headquartered in Burlington, Ontario. Sure Flow Equipment is an ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturer and distributor of industrial valves, strainers, and other fluid control machines used across industries. Sure Flow Equipment’s product lines include various strainers including duplex strainers, valves butterfly valves, bleed rings, joints, and other parts. Sure Flow Equipment provides resources such as videos, technical information, and usage guides to assist customers in installation and operation.
Wuxi Xinming Auto-control Valves Industry Co., Ltd. established in 2007 and located in Wuxi, Jiangsu, China is a manufacturer and supplier of auto-control valves. The company's product range includes Pneumatic Actuator, Pneumatic Ball Valve, Pneumatic Butterfly Valve, Electric Ball Valve, and Electric Butterfly Valve. These products control fluid flow in various systems. They serve industries that require precise valve operations. The company also provides technical support, offers installation guidance, maintains its products, and ensures customer support for its product line.
Parker Hannifin Corporation was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. Parker Hannifin is a manufacturer and distributor of motion and control technologies and systems for markets including mobile, industrial, and aerospace. Parker-Hannifin operates through two segments: diversified industrial and aerospace systems. Diversified industrial offers sealing, shielding, thermal products and systems, adhesives, diagnostics solutions, and hydraulic, pneumatic, and elctromechanical components and systems or industrial machinery and equipment. The aerospace segment offers control actuation systems and components, engine exhaust nozzles and assemblies, pilot controls, as well as others.
WELLAND & TUXHORN AG, a company founded in 1901 and based in Bielefeld, Germany, is a manufacturer and supplier of control valves. The company's product portfolio includes discharge control valves, hydraulic actuating systems, and minimum flow control valves. These products find application in diverse settings, including combined cycle power plants, nuclear power plants, as well as industrial and cogeneration plants. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified, and among the services it offers are technical support, product catalogs, and maintenance.
Schneider Electric SE engages in the digital transformation of energy management and automation. The company was founded 1836 and is headquartered in Rueil-Malmaison, France. Schneider Electric provides digital transformation in energy management and automation. Their digital transformation involved integrated processes, energy technologies, connecting products, controls, and software services. Their products include low-voltage products, systems, grid automation, building automation, energy storage, cooling, and racks. The EcoStruxure-enabled whole end-to-end technology is utilized by the Energy Management segment.
UCT Fluid Solutions, founded in the United States in 2017, is a distributor of industrial and electronic products. It specializes in flow control and fluid management for high-purity and process control applications by developing components and custom solutions for hydrogen-powered vehicles, electrolyzers, filling stations, and more. The company also offers services like design for manufacturability, prototyping, advanced flow control solutions, and high-precision manufacturing to companies in the oil, gas, and energy industries.
Maximator GmbH, established in 1885 and headquartered in Nordhausen, Germany, is a supplier of high-pressure technology, testing technology, hydraulics, pneumatics as well as hydrogen technology. The company offers a range of products, from fittings to modular gas compressor systems. It also offers customer-oriented services such as burst pressure, autofrettage of components, and a large number of inspections on CNG. Its pumps are rugged, rebuildable, and can tolerate all installation positions. The company has TÜV certification for its valves, fittings, and tubing, serving diverse industries, including automotive, energy, chemical, and semiconductor industries.
NieRuf is a supplier of industrial valves and measurement equipment, established in 1970, and headquartered in the Swabian town of Besigheim near Stuttgart in the heart of Europe. The company provides an extensive and diversified product portfolio, including pressure-reducing valves, manometer gauge valves, electromagnetic flow sensors, variable area flow meters, and pipe fittings, among others. These products serve various industries, including construction, household plumbing, petroleum transportation, and water and sewage treatment plants.
Plastic Engineered Products, Co. is owned by the Ryan Herco Flow Solutions Company and is a a distributor of fluid handling, control and high value filtration systems for corrosive and ultrapure systems. PEP offers both sales as well as services. Sales offerings include tubing, hoses, measurement & control devices, housings, tanks, and pumps. Services include custom plastic & fiberglass fabrication while field servies include emergency repair as well as maintenance and testing as well as fabrication and welding.
Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | Crane CPE |
4.1%
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2 | NIBCO INC. |
2.9%
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3 | DeZURIK |
2.3%
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4 | Hayward Flow Control |
2.3%
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5 | CELEROS FLOW TECHNOLOGY |
2.1%
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6 | U.S. Valve |
2.1%
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7 | Radius |
2.1%
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8 | Tolomatic, Inc. |
2.1%
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9 | SafeRack |
1.8%
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10 | Badger Meter, Inc. |
1.8%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the valve actuator page as of November 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America | 27 | 38.6% |
Germany | 10 | 14.3% |
Italy | 6 | 8.6% |
China | 4 | 5.7% |
Canada | 3 | 4.3% |
Switzerland | 2 | 2.9% |
United Kingdom | 2 | 2.9% |
Netherlands | 2 | 2.9% |
Taiwan | 2 | 2.9% |
Denmark | 2 | 2.9% |
Japan | 2 | 2.9% |
Spain | 2 | 2.9% |
India | 1 | 1.4% |
Turkey | 1 | 1.4% |
Luxembourg | 1 | 1.4% |
France | 1 | 1.4% |
Portugal | 1 | 1.4% |
Finland | 1 | 1.4% |