'Smart' valve

Once the decision has been made to add pneumatic actuation to a quarter-turn ball valve, the next step is to integrate the valve assembly into a new or existing process control system. Burkert, of Irvine, Calif., recommends the Type 2658, a pneumatically actuated ball valve with a “smart” TOP Control head to create a complete, intelligent system for ON/OFF or continuous control. The pre-assembled valve system is designed to provide superior performance and lower total system cost.