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Pneumatic valve actuators adjust valve position by converting air pressure into linear or rotary motion. Linear motion devices open and close gate, globe, diaphragm, pinch and angle-style valves with a sliding stem that controls the position of the closure element. Rotary motion devices move ball, plug and butterfly valves a quarter-turn (90°) or more from open to close.  There are several actuation methods for pneumatic valve actuators. Diaphragm actuators are used mainly with linear motion valves, but are suitable for rotary motion valves when used with some type of linear-to-rotary motion linkage. Piston cylinder actuators are suitable for both linear and rotary motion valves. Typically, rack- and-pinion actuators are used to transfer the linear motion of a piston cylinder actuator to rotary motion. Rack-and-pinion designs are also suitable for adjusting manually-operated valves. Scotch yoke devices are used to transfer linear motion to rotary motion. By contrast, vane actuators are suitable only for rotary motion valves. Link and lever actuators attach a splined or slotted lever to the valve shaft in order to transfer the linear motion of diaphragm or piston cylinder actuators to rotary motion. Pneumatic check valve Constructed of brass and 316 Stainless steel materials, CV3000 Series Check Valve employs contained seat/seal design that prolongs life of soft seal. Suited for use in hydraulic and pneumatic systems, unit withstands affects of shock, pulsing, and vibration. Seals can be varied for compatibility with gases and liquids. Standard sizes range from ¼–2 in. NPT, and standard cracking pressure is 1 psi max to assure minimum pressure drop. Pneumatic solenoid valves can be seen as the heart of a pneumatic control system, converting an electrical impulse into a pneumatically powered linear movement. The Pneumatic range of pneumatic control solenoid valves can be divided into two types the 3/2 and 5/2 solenoid valves. 3/2 solenoid valves are used to control the movement of single acting or sprung cylinders, this only requires the pressure to be applied to one side of the cylinder giving the movement when the signal is released, the cylinder will return due to the force from the spring.. 5/2 solenoid valves are commonly used to control the movement of double acting cylinders allowing the air alternately to one side of the cylinder and then to the other. Manual pneumatic valve actuators do not require an outside power source to move a valve to a desired position. Instead, they use a handwheel, chainwheel, lever, or declutchable mechanism to drive a series of gears whose ratio results in a higher output torque compared to the input (manual) torque. Most manual pneumatic valve actuators use worm gears, mechanical devices that transmit motion between non-intersecting right-angle axes. Some manual pneumatic valve actuators move rotary motion valves such as ball, butterfly, and multiturn valves a quarter-turn or more from open to close. Other manual pneumatic valve actuators move linear motion valves such as gate, globe, diaphragm, pinch, and angle valves. The pneumatic proportional regulator valve is designed to quickly and accurately adjust and maintain a set output pressure. The unit will operate regardless of flow, responding to an electronic control signal. Customer benefits include improved productivity, improved process control and throughput, labor savings, and waste reduction.