Our small but mighty MT12 DA Rack & Pinions on some 3/4" 3-way ball valves. This is a release of a large repeat order. The automation is simple and quick thanks to our MT Series being ISO direct mount!
The standard for our MT Series Rack and Pinion Actuators is anodized aluminum and epoxy coated end caps. That said, we have a lot of customers that request epoxy coating for an extra layer of protection. We can provide the coating in any color requested.
These 8" Delta T Valves Resilient Butterflies are mounted to our GO Series Gear Operator with a chainwheel and 50ft of chain. Max-Air offers Manual Operators as well as Manual Override options.
These teflon lined ball valve assemblies are headed up north. With our Epoxy Coated, Low Temp, MT Series Rack & Pinion Actuators, they are ready for the cold weather conditions! Max-Air is willing and able to work with your supplied parts. We can even provide…
This 3ft stem extension on this Delta T Valves 12" Class 150 Double Offset ends up being 40 inches off the mounting pad of the valve when including the bracket! The assembly also uses one of our largest rack and pinion sizes.
Our investments into machining and powder coating have gotten more and more efficient this past year. Each one of these bars holds 20 couplers. This allows us to powder coat large quantities with exceptional speed. Innovation is in our veins!
This is just a sample of an order that included 100 Automated 3-PC 2000 WOG (Class 800) Sesto Valves. Our actuator and this valve are a perfect direct mount combo. Assemblies like this reduce overall, size, weight, and cost by not requiring a bracket. Give…
This all stainless 4" 3-way sanitary assembly is quite a sight to behold! Our SS Series Rack & Pinion Actuators works perfect for applications in the sanitary market.
This 8" Delta T Valves BFV Iron Tee Assembly shipped yesterday! Assemblies like this are an excellent, cost-effective solution for larger diameter 3-Way applications.
Something we've been working on for a while is now coming to fruition... These scotch yoke actuators where designed and manufactured in our Italian factory! There has been a need in the market for a scotch yoke actuator that provides the highest and most critical…
This large rack and pinion actuator is shipping today with a limit switch, solenoid, explosion proof termination, and a declutchable gear operator for manual override. We provide assemblies like this all the time for customers that supply their own valves or are replacing existing automation.
These UT 180° Rack & Pinion Actuators are being modified with extended travel stops to turn 120°. Actuators setup up like this are often used in 3-Way Wye Style Valves. These types of valves can help prevent pressure loss due to their 120° angles between…
These Class 150 Flanged Ball Valve Assemblies shipped the other day. The largest diameter shown is a 4". Max-Air provided the complete package for this order. Let Max-Air quote your next project!
More Tandem Assemblies going out today using our Delta T Butterfly Valves! The valves on bottom direct mount and the valves on top use our MAB Cast Brackets. The butterfly valves with the grey discs are BUNA Seats and Undercut Nylon 11 Coated Ductile Iron…
This entire assembly was provided by brands and members of the Max-Air Group of Companies. Sesto Valves provided the Metal Seated, Stainless Steel, Class 300, L-Port, 3-Way Floating Ball Valve, and Max-Air Technology provided everything from the top of the valves up. Including the explosion proof termination.
These actuators have come back to us after just over 15 years of service! They are covered in concrete due to their installation environment. Our customer sent them in for some new grease, o-rings, and skates. Once refreshed, they will be going right back into…
Our shop is going full speed ahead on shipping today! These Epoxy Coated MT Series Rack & Pinions w/ Positioners are being tested now. Many of our customers have us handle the automation and position indication, while they provide the valve.
The assembly below is an automated 4-way bottom entry diverter valve w/ 180° actuator and positioner. It is being calibrated to achieve 3 positions. Our extensive range of special rotation rack & pinion actuators provides flexible solutions for our customers.
Take a look at these salt covered, LockMesh® Coated Rack & Pinion Actuators! Our proprietary LockMesh® coating is perfect for extremely corrosive environments, such as salt air, caustic wash down, and acid production/handling. It is also a fraction of the expense of similar stainless steel…
Max-Air is proud to support our partners in the instrumentation industry with these compact automated solutions. The assemblies below sport our MT Series Rack & Pinion, Custom Machined Bracket/Coupler, and Custom Panel Mount Bracket.
This option we have for instrumentation valves is our lightweight Engineered Polymer Actuators! These come in Technopolymer and Glass-Reinforced Polypropylene (UT Tech Series and GP Series). Another benefit is that these actuators can handle some extreme environments. The UT Tech (pictured below) is rated for…
Need Stainless Steel (AISI 316) Rack & Pinion Actuators? We've got you covered! Our SS Series Actuators come in a variety of sizes and configurations. We also offer a mirror polish finish as an option for sanitary applications.
For so many around the world, 2020 has been the one of the most difficult years in recent memory. It causes me to pause and think about my Grandparents and Great-Grandparents, and the challenges they had to endure facing a pandemic and two world wars.…
We've got a ton of assemblies going out today. Check out this assembly we did with customer supplied material! This control valve package is being tested now and will ship before the New Year.
Another Tandem Assembly is shipping today! Assemblies like this are always exciting for our team. These two 1/2" 3-PC 2000 WOG (Class 800) Fire-Safe Ball Valves are automated by a single MT16 Double Acting Rack and Pinion Actuator. They are mounted with our MAB Brackets and…
Repeat order of some Delta T Valves 14” Class 150, Double Offset Butterfly Valves with Nickel Aluminum Bronze (C95800) body/disc, RTFE seats, & Monel® K-500 stem. Both are manually operated with a gear operator for a seawater application.
This high performance bfv assembly automated with our HD Series actuator includes a quick exhaust (for fast close) and a pressure relief valve (PRV) to protect the actuator & solenoid in case of a pressure spike.
These assemblies for our Delta T Butterfly Valves showcase our AE Series Actuator with optional Aluminum Lid* & High Visibility Beacon! An Aluminum Lid* is ideal for outdoor use and provides increased impact resistance when compared to the standard polycarbonate lid. (*Note: Available in select…
Check out these all stainless assemblies! We provided the SS Series Actuators that fit perfectly with these direct mount 1" & 6" Class 150 Flanged Ball Valves. Whatever the size or application, Max-Air can provide a solution.
These corrosion resistant actuator packages really stand out! From the epoxy coated MT Actuator, to the MS41 Technopolymer Limit Switch Box with T4X Termination, Max-Air is ready to fulfill all of your actuation needs!
The same 3" Flanged Class 150 Carbon Steel Ball Valve configured 3 different ways! This order required two actuated packages, one on/off and one modulating. We also shipped a gear operated version. Max-Air provided everything needed for these assemblies in addition to the assembly.
Assemblies going out today with our new Delta T Diffuser-Plate C Series Butterfly Valve! Compared to the industry standard Globe Valve, this design has improved control at lower flow rates, better range-ability, higher flow capacity, reduced noise and vibration, and all at a lower cost.…
Our newest Milling Machine and software has exponentially increased our custom mounting capabilities and greatly decreased our lead times. This project required over 60 couplers which were completed in record time. Max-Air Technology is your one stop shop for automated packages!
Max-Air manufactures everything that was needed to assemble these 4 HAZLOC valve assemblies including our Direct Mount 2" Delta T High Performance Butterfly Valves, MS48 Limit Switches, SV91 Solenoid Valves, and Explosion Proof Termination. We are thankful to our wonderful network of distribution partners who…
In addition to our actuated Tee program, Max Air can also automate other fitting configurations such the Wye style flanged lateral shown in these images. Using the same basic linkage style, the two legs of the fitting can be simultaneously operated for efficient mixing or…
In real life scenarios with critical service valves, there are situations such as the loss of air or loss of power where a valve must be forced into a position other than its current position. In those critical times, the right accessories on an actuator…
This 1/2" Modulating Flanged Ball Valve Assembly is shipping out today! Notice the Air Filter Regulator and Brass Muffler. The regulator ensures clean consistent air is supplied to the actuator, and the muffler reduces operation noise from exhausting air. As an added bonus, the brass…
This customer requirement for an actuator package operated by a dual coil solenoid valve and with hermetically sealed switches for position indication led to a complex electrical termination. It could only be accomplished at the actuator through the use of a customized junction box. Max…
The MT Series rack and pinion pneumatic actuator has been evaluated and approved by DNV for TYPE APPROVAL. Emme Technology is pleased to announce that our MT series rack and pinion pneumatic actuator has been evaluated and approved by DNV for TYPE APPROVAL. This approval…
Pictured here is our Delta T Brand 10" Fire Safe Class 150 Double Offset BFV mounted to a MT71 Rack and Pinion with Explosion Proof Termination. Contact us with your next Fire Safe Application!
These modulating AE Series electric actuators are going out mounted to Sesto M32 3-piece valves with 15° v-balls. (Also note our heat dissipating couplers and MAB cast stainless brackets.) Need greater control over your flow? Max-Air has the capability to offer complete packages in house!
North American 2020 Holiday Office Closings Listed below are the dates our offices will be closed in 2020 due to Holidays. Please plan your orders and shipping requirements accordingly. April 10th | Good Friday May 25th | Memorial Day July 3rd | Independence Day September…
Today, we have some of our DeltaT Double Offset Valves going out direct mounted to our MT46 Low Temp Actuators. These assemblies were put together and tested in almost no time at all. Send us your inquiries today!
Solidworks Flow Simulation Software With its CFD analysis capabilities, we can simulate liquid and gas flow in real world conditions, run “what if” scenarios, and quickly analyze the effects of fluid flow, heat transfer, and related forces on immersed or surrounding components. Featured SOLIDWORKS Flow…
CONVAL Control Valve Sizing Software Calculation of cv value, flow rates, or upstream and downstream pressures Calculation of control characteristics w/ graphical optimization Key Performance Indicator “Ri” (Reliability Index) – overall reliability rating based on predicted cavitation and noise Key Performance Indicator “Ci” (Controllability Index)…
Take a look at this size comparison! The actuator at the center of this all is our MT66 DA surrounded by a sea of MT04 DAs. The double acting torques at 80 psi are 12,000 in-lbs and 80 in-lbs respectively. We offer DA rack and…
At Max-Air, we pride ourselves on the level of customization we can achieve. Not only do we provide perfectly taylored solutions that meet technical requirements, but we can also provide them in whatever color you need! Pictured here are a few red epoxy coated UT…
Check out these assemblies complete with panel mount brackets! This is a simple solution for any of your instrumentation automation needs. Contact us today with your toughest application, because at Max-Air Technology, we love solving problems with uniquely engineered solutions.
In 2020, Max-Air Technology is expanding its machining department to better serve customers with their valve automation needs. Below is the newest machine and the freshly epoxy coated floor! Contact Max-Air for all of your valve mounting needs today!
We have had a lot of stainless assemblies go out in the last month. Here is another assembly shipping complete with stainless positioner. This is corrosion resistance at its finest. Call us for help with your application today!
These freshly painted Scotch Yoke Actuator Components are a sight to behold. Our modular design allows us to keep a healthy stock of components and then assemble them to fit your exact application. Pictured here, we even offer hydraulic hand-pump override options.
Pictured here is our MT Series actuator with Electroless Nickel Plating. The ENP finish is perfect for acidic environments. The actuator was drilled, tapped, and tubed with corrosion resistant stainless steel tubing for fast acting service.
This control valve assembly is complete with positioner, stainless tubing, and air filter regulator. The aluminum rack and pinion actuator has been upgraded with LockMesh coating, which provides similar corrosion resistance to stainless. It does this while reducing cost and weight. This is an excellent…
Max-Air Technology provides a plethora of options when it comes to special coatings and finishes. The newest addition to our offering is our in-house powder coating service. Pictured here is a custom machined coupler that was powder coated upon completion. The powder is applied in…
Our customer required a valve assembly utilizing T-port ball valve needing 3-position control, all within an intrinsically safe operating area. Max-Air selected the switch box, solenoid valve, sanitary style T-port ball valve and our own 180 degree actuator in order to satisfy this users unique…
Max-Air prides itself on being able to deliver working, intact products that are free of damage due to improper care while shipping. Keeping the 1/2” stainless tubing on these scotch yoke actuators free from transit abuse was critical. If the tubing was damaged during handling,…
Double acting HD Series scotch yoke actuators accessorized with dual coil solenoid valve, 1/2" stainless tubing, and mounting bracket. These will fail in place on loss of air or electricity. In the background of the photo below, we also have 28 epoxy coated MT Series…
This electrically actuated, butterfly valve tee assembly will be installed 40 ft off the ground for a ventilation application. The customer requested a remotely mounted local control station at ground level for easy operation by a plant employee. We also provided a chain wheel operator…
Max-Air Technology offers a simple and convenient way to minimize installation time by using our termination and tubing services. Why terminate wiring at two locations instead of one? Max-Air can pre-wire and terminate solenoid valve coils into our limit switch boxes, providing a single access…
This assembly includes pneumatic actuator, positioner, air filter regulator, tubing, and the installation of orifice plates. Adding orifice plates to the positioner reduces hunting in smaller actuators sizes. These details are important, because they make the assembly more efficient and reduce maintenance.
Whether the reason is maintenance, safety, or aesthetics, a clean assembly is always ideal. Check out how this pneumatically automated flanged ball valve assembly incorporates a junction box for dual coil solenoid valve wire termination. Whatever the application, Max-Air is committed to providing the best…
Tandem assemblies that defy gravity! The bottom Delta T butterfly valve is direct mounted, while the top is mounted with a custom coupler and one of our MAB Cast Stainless Steel Brackets. Whatever the application, Max-Air is committed to providing a solution!
High heat and electric actuators are usually not a good combination. Max-Air’s stem extension kit spaces the actuator away from the pipeline and a finned coupler provides higher surface area for increased heat dissipation.
This assembly features an MT Series spring return, fail closed actuator working in tandem with our GOW Series declutchable gear override. If you need to manually operate an automated valve during shutdown, maintenance, or emergency situations, a declutchable gear operator is the perfect way to…
This is a fast acting butterfly valve assembly complete with polished disc! The MT actuators on these assemblies were modified for fast acting service. An additional exhaust port was made on top to allow for more air to quickly escape.
Not all valves assemblies have to be large. We had some little valves with our smallest MT04 double acting actuators roll out of the shop. Our technicians did a great job putting these together. There were 20 assemblies with Namur mount solenoid valves. This was…
These modulating butterfly valve assemblies are equipped with our MT rack and pinion actuators, explosion proof SMART positioners, and explosion proof solenoid valves for shutoff on loss of electrical signal. The are expertly mounted by our trained technicians and fully tested by our engineers.
These custom & made to order 1.5" Sesto Metal Seated Trunnion Ball Valves are outfitted with our MT51 actuators. Set to fail close with high temp seals, this is a perfect compact solution for the power industry.
Not all assemblies need complex bracket and coupler solutions. When manufacturers make products to the ISO standards and ensure a direct mount pad, assembly can be quite simple! The solenoid valves have been terminated to our switches for easy field wiring.
Custom made Sesto Valves 1/2" L-PORT class 600 ball valves with Max-Air Actuators and Switches, accompanied by Asco valves. All are Flame Proof with Atex certification.
Our shop is always working on something new and exciting. This customer supplied us with damper valves for integration. We mounted our Epoxy Coated MT rack and pinion actuators and MS45 limit switches. The unique part of this job was, the end user wanted the…
This integrated solution was engineered and manufactured at our world headquarters in Agrate Brianza, Italy. The pneumatic control assembly was specifically designed to provide a stainless steel enclosed lever-mechanism coupling the electro-pneumatic positioner and the position indication limit switch box in tandem. In addition, the…
Technopolymer actuation for this PVC ball valve, complete with mounting bracket and solenoid valve. Our UT Technopolymer actuator is perfect for corrosion resistance. They are available in three sizes and are covered with up to 500 in-lbs of torque (Double–Acting).
These are two of the assemblies that went out today. Max-Air MT rack and pinions with our BE48 Atex approved switch and Asco Atex stainless steel solenoid valves with Exd stainless flameproof enclosures.
Pictured we have our MT actuators being optimized with low temp seals and grease in preparation for extreme cold service conditions. We have options for high temp to super low temp applications in stock per your request.
Max-Air Technology had the good fortune to be selected as the actuator of choice by Equipment & Controls Inc., an Emerson Impact Partner located in Lawrence, PA, for a critical pressure reducing and secondary ESD (Emergency Shutdown) solution. The application utilizes a Cyclonic Choke Valve…
Customer supplied positioners were assembled & tested with Max-Air MT Series actuators. Stainless steel hard tubing provides corrosion resistance, durability and clean aesthetics. Max-Air CF3 NAMUR mount speed control blocks allows for speed adjustment in the field (for open and close directions).
Max-Air assembled & tested complete automated package, ready for valve mounting. Max-Air MT Series actuator, GOW Series declutchable gear operator, SV Series NAMUR solenoid valve and filter regulator are integrated together with a customer supplied limit switch box.
Special project order with customer-specified paint finish and custom mounting and cylinder configurations. Max-Air HD Series scotch yoke actuators are versatile and customizable with a modular design, capable of operation with air, hydraulic fluid, or even water. Scotch yoke actuators can be a cost-effective and…
Max-Air Technology builds valve assemblies to suit customer needs. Pictured here is our MT series rack and pinion actuator with our GOW series declutch manual override direct mounted to ball valves. Our GOW series declutch gear operator is made to ISO standard, so mounting it…
Max-Air MT Series rack & pinion actuator outfitted with a custom electro-hydraulic power pack. The system is completely self-contained and ready for field wiring, includes manual handpump override and open/close feedback switches. Explosion proof or NEMA 4/4X options available for a variety of power and…
This application may look a bit heavy for the top of a ½” 2000 WOG high pressure ball valve, but it was an extremely critical application requiring continuous modulation of a 30 degree v-ball along with position feedback by way of an explosion proof position…
Max-Air scotch yoke SHD series actuator mounted to an 8” 3-way T-Port ball valve, explosion proof positioner incorporated with a volume booster for increase operational speed.
Max-Air Gear operated manual ball valve, with Max-Air manufactured bracket and coupling, taking into account the packing configuration of the valve to allow for access for adjustments.
10” & 12” 850 Series Delta T Double Offset High Performance Butterfly valves outfitted with cost effective, corrosion resistant automation package. Max-Air “LockMesh” coated actuators are a cost effective alternative to stainless steel actuators, reducing cost and weight of the overall assembly. The GOW Series…
Max-Air accessory mounting brackets allow for compact and organized mounting and tubing of non-NAMUR pneumatic accessories. As pictured, a custom SS inline solenoid valve is assembled to order with stainless tubing & fittings plus accessory bracket.
Max-Air automated this 28” DI Lug Butterfly valve with our HD Series scotch yoke actuator, spring return fail closed. Max-Air accessories were also included – MS48-120M03 explosion proof limit switch box and SV29-120VAC-3-STD explosion proof inline solenoid valve were pre-wired and terminated for a complete…
Max-Air AE Series modulating electric actuator is perfect for rotary control valve applications – particularly applications using butterfly valves, ball valves, and v-port ball valves. Flexible input and output options (selectable 4-20mA, 0-10V), standard auxiliary switches, space heater & convenient LED open/close indication make setup…
Max-Air designed this custom assembly setup to actuate two ball valves simultaneously with one actuator. The valves operate opposite to each other, with one air to open/spring to close and the other air to close/spring to open. Customer specified inductive proximity bolt type switches mount…
Max-Air assembles and tests 3 position dribble control automation packages, ready to mount directly to an ISO mount standard 3-way T-port ball valve or other custom applications (with mounting kit adaption if necessary). Max-Air stocks 180° and 90° actuators in double acting or spring return…