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Max-Air Technology is the worldwide leader in automation technology and process control products; we design automation technologies that provide competitive advantages. For more than 15 years, we have engineered improvements, added flexibility and interchangeability to our products to provide customers with The Best Way to Automate Their Process.

6″ Delta T Ductile Iron Lug Butterfly Valve Tee Assembly w/ MT Series Pneumatic Actuator, Linkage, Limit Switch, & Solenoid Valve 050/051 SeriesCase StudiesLimit SwitchesMT SeriesSolenoid Valves

6″ Delta T Ductile Iron Lug Butterfly Valve Tee Assembly w/ MT Series Pneumatic Actuator, Linkage, Limit Switch, & Solenoid Valve

Three-Way Flow Control Without the Multiport Ball Valve For larger-diameter piping systems, achieving three-way flow control with a multiport ball valve can quickly become an expensive solution. For this application, Max-Air provided an alternative: a ductile iron tee fitted with two 6" Delta T 051…
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September 30, 2026
Full Port Stainless Steel Multiport Ball Valve w/ Socket Weld Ends, TFM Seats, Class 800 Rating, & ISO 5211 Mounting Pad Case StudiesMM1F Series

Full Port Stainless Steel Multiport Ball Valve w/ Socket Weld Ends, TFM Seats, Class 800 Rating, & ISO 5211 Mounting Pad

When standard valve configurations don’t fit the requirements of an application, the right combination of materials, connections, and valve design can make the difference. This custom full-port stainless steel multiport ball valve was configured with socket weld ends, four TFM seats, an 800 WOG rating,…
Max-Air Technology
September 30, 2026
Chainwheel-Operated Butterfly Valve w/ Add-On Lockout Bucket — Data Center Chilled Water Line 050/051 Series250/251 Series650/651 SeriesCase StudiesGO Series

Chainwheel-Operated Butterfly Valve w/ Add-On Lockout Bucket — Data Center Chilled Water Line

A colocation data center needed a reliable way to isolate an 8" chilled water line feeding a critical redundant chiller during maintenance. The existing manual valve had no lockout provision and was mounted in a hard-to-reach spot, making safe LOTO procedures difficult. Max-Air supplied a…
Max-Air Technology
July 1, 2026
1-1/2” SS Trunnion, ANSI 1500#, Metal Seated, Zero Leakage, Completed in Less Than 3 Months Case StudiesSesto Forged

1-1/2” SS Trunnion, ANSI 1500#, Metal Seated, Zero Leakage, Completed in Less Than 3 Months

This 1-1/2” SS Trunnion, class 1500, was designed with a seat combination configuration which will assure no leakage in the designated flow direction but will self relieve to the upstream pipe as required. The valve is mounted to a customer supplied actuator and ready for…
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November 26, 2025
Custom Forged Sesto Trunnion Ball Valves w/ Air Controls, Explosion Proof Termination, & Pneumatic Actuators Case StudiesHD SeriesLimit SwitchesMT SeriesSesto ForgedSolenoid Valves

Custom Forged Sesto Trunnion Ball Valves w/ Air Controls, Explosion Proof Termination, & Pneumatic Actuators

Even more Pneumatically Automated Explosion Proof Forged Trunnion Valves are shipping today! This order is a great example of the transition point between affordability of a Rack & Pinion and Scotch Yoke. At some point in the consideration of a higher torque actuator, the decision…
Max-Air Technology
July 28, 2025
3-PC 2000 WOG Ball Valves w/ Extended Butt Weld End Connections Automated w/ Pneumatic & Electric Actuators Case StudiesLimit SwitchesM32 SeriesMA SeriesMT SeriesSolenoid Valves

3-PC 2000 WOG Ball Valves w/ Extended Butt Weld End Connections Automated w/ Pneumatic & Electric Actuators

This is a fantastic example of our Extended Butt Weld End Connections available on our Sesto M32 Series 2000 WOG Ball Valves! These are being automated by our Max-Air Rack & Pinion and MA Series Max-Electric Actuators.
Max-Air Technology
July 28, 2025
Dedicated Truck Shipment of Resilient Seated Lug Valves w/ Declutchable Overrides & Hand Pump Overrides 050/051 SeriesCase StudiesGOW SeriesHD SeriesMT Series

Dedicated Truck Shipment of Resilient Seated Lug Valves w/ Declutchable Overrides & Hand Pump Overrides

This dedicated truck shipment of Resilient Butterfly Valves is full of large lug valves w/ pneumatic actuation & manual override options. The Rack & Pinion assemblies include our GOW Series Declutchable Gear Operators and the Scotch Yokes include Hydraulic Hand Pump Overrides. #thebestwaytoautomateyourprocess
Max-Air Technology
July 28, 2025
Pneumatically Operated Resilient Seated Butterfly Valve w/ Open/Close Feedback & Declutchable Gear Override 050/051 SeriesCase StudiesGOW SeriesLimit SwitchesMT SeriesSolenoid Valves

Pneumatically Operated Resilient Seated Butterfly Valve w/ Open/Close Feedback & Declutchable Gear Override

These Delta T Resilient Butterfly Valves in Ductile Iron Wafer Body w/ Stainless Steel Disc & EPDM Seat are being operated by our MT Series Rack & Pinion Actuators. Each assembly has a GOW Series Declutchable Gear Operator for Manual Override. The Solenoid diverts air,…
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October 23, 2024
30″ Delta T Class 150 High Performance Butterfly Valve w/ Spring Return Scotch Yoke Actuator, Limit Switch, Solenoid, Termination, & Tubing 800 SeriesCase StudiesHD SeriesLimit Switches

30″ Delta T Class 150 High Performance Butterfly Valve w/ Spring Return Scotch Yoke Actuator, Limit Switch, Solenoid, Termination, & Tubing

This Delta T 851 Series, High Performance, Stainless Steel, Class 150, Butterfly Valves is being automated by our HD Series, Scotch Yoke Actuator and includes limit switch, solenoid valve, and termination. There was also another 18" Valve in the same configuration that shipped with this…
Max-Air Technology
October 23, 2024
On/Off/Jog Max-Electric Actuators w/ Handwheel Override on Delta T Resilient Lug Butterfly Valves 050/051 SeriesCase StudiesME Series

On/Off/Jog Max-Electric Actuators w/ Handwheel Override on Delta T Resilient Lug Butterfly Valves

These Open/Close/Jog 120VAC ME Series Max-Electric Actuators are automating our Lug Ductile Iron Resilient Butterfly Valves! Max-Air Technology is a full service part-turn automation manufacturer. We make our own valve, actuators, and automation accessories. Automation is simple with Max-Air because of our world class valve…
Max-Air Technology
October 22, 2024
Sesto Class 150 Flange Multiport Ball Valve w/ 3-Way Indicator Limit Switch, Solenoid Valve, & Termination Case StudiesLimit SwitchesMM1F SeriesMT SeriesSolenoid Valves

Sesto Class 150 Flange Multiport Ball Valve w/ 3-Way Indicator Limit Switch, Solenoid Valve, & Termination

These Pneumatically Automated Sesto 3-Way Valves include Limit Switch w/ L-Port Beacon, Termination, Solenoid Valve w/ Speed Control Mufflers, and our Patented Dual Travel Stop MT Rack & Pinion Actuator. Each product in this assembly is 100% provided by Max-Air! We have a full line…
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October 21, 2024
Custom Epoxy Coated Max-Air Rack & Pinion Actuator w/ Positioner, Air Filter Regulator, & Tubing Case StudiesMT SeriesPositioners

Custom Epoxy Coated Max-Air Rack & Pinion Actuator w/ Positioner, Air Filter Regulator, & Tubing

This Epoxy Coated MT71 DA Actuator has a a torque of 23,088 in-lbs at 80psi. Our larger sized Rack & Pinions are perfect for situations where a scotch yoke is too heavy or takes up too much space. This one includes an Air Filter Regulator…
Max-Air Technology
October 18, 2024
Max-Air MT Series Aluminum Rack & Pinion Actuator w/ Gear Operator & Explosion Proof Limit Switch/Termination Case StudiesGOW SeriesLimit SwitchesMT SeriesSolenoid Valves

Max-Air MT Series Aluminum Rack & Pinion Actuator w/ Gear Operator & Explosion Proof Limit Switch/Termination

Below you will see an MT Series Rack and Pinion Actuator w/ Explosion Proof Solenoid, Limit Switch Box, and Termination. Our GOW Series Declutchable Override features an easy declutch mechanism, integrated block and bleed capability, and lockout/tagout holes.
Max-Air Technology
October 16, 2024
4″ Forged Sesto Carbon Steel Metal Seated Trunnion Ball Valves w/ Max-Air Spring Return Scotch Yokes & Air Handling Case StudiesHD SeriesSesto ForgedSolenoid Valves

4″ Forged Sesto Carbon Steel Metal Seated Trunnion Ball Valves w/ Max-Air Spring Return Scotch Yokes & Air Handling

Through our Sesto Valves brand, we supply a variety of engineered ball valve solutions! These 4" Class 600 Carbon Steel Metal-Seated Trunnion Valves are going into high pressure steam service. The 316 Stainless Steel Ball and Seat are coated with Tungsten Carbide. All of this…
Max-Air Technology
October 11, 2024
Class 300 Double Flanged Metal Seated Delta T High Performance Butterfly Valves w/ Stem Extension 800 SeriesCase Studies

Class 300 Double Flanged Metal Seated Delta T High Performance Butterfly Valves w/ Stem Extension

These Class 300 Stainless Double Offset DeltaT Butterfly Valves have Stainless Discs w/ Hard Chrome Plating and Inconel Seats. Our Metal Seated Doubles can be made to order in a variety of trims and exotic alloys. Need severe service valves? We have you covered with…
Max-Air Technology
October 9, 2024
2″ Carbon Steel 2000 WOG Sesto Ball Valves w/ Max-Air Explosion Proof Solenoid, Limit Switch Box, & Termination Case StudiesLimit SwitchesM32 SeriesMT SeriesSolenoid Valves

2″ Carbon Steel 2000 WOG Sesto Ball Valves w/ Max-Air Explosion Proof Solenoid, Limit Switch Box, & Termination

These 2" 2000 WOG (Class 800) 3-Pc Ball Valves in Carbon Steel are going out as Explosion Proof Packages! The Termination from Solenoid to Limit Switch includes Seal-Off Fitting w/ Seal Off Compound. Have a hazardous location application? Reach out to our team of experts…
Max-Air Technology
October 7, 2024
3/4″ Class 2500 Forged Sesto ball Valves w/ Max-Air Stainless Steel Actuator, Limit Switch, Air Filter Regulator, & Tubing Case StudiesSesto ForgedSS Series

3/4″ Class 2500 Forged Sesto ball Valves w/ Max-Air Stainless Steel Actuator, Limit Switch, Air Filter Regulator, & Tubing

These 3/4" (Class 2500) 3-Way Trunnion Sesto Premium Ball Valves were produced by our team for a contract manufacturer to integrate into a chemical injection skid that will go on a production platform in Trinidad. They include our Stainless Steel Rack & Pinion Actuators with…
Max-Air Technology
October 4, 2024
Delta T High Performance Carbon Steel Butterfly Valves w/ Max-Air Rack & Pinion Actuators 800 SeriesCase StudiesMT Series

Delta T High Performance Carbon Steel Butterfly Valves w/ Max-Air Rack & Pinion Actuators

Direct Mount packages are our specialty! Our MT Rack & Pinion Actuators come with an ISO Direct Mount interface. Our Delta T High Performance Butterfly Valves are made to this same standard, making them a perfect match! The valve featured here is a Class 150…
Max-Air Technology
September 26, 2024
3-PC 2000 WOG Sesto Ball Valves w/ 30° V-Balls & Modulating Control Max-Electric Automation Case StudiesM32 SeriesME Series

3-PC 2000 WOG Sesto Ball Valves w/ 30° V-Balls & Modulating Control Max-Electric Automation

These 15 3/4" Modulating V-Ball Assemblies use our standard TFM 1600 Seats rated for Chemical Environments, Steam, & Moderate Pressures. The 3-PC 2000 WOG Ball Valves have 30° V-Balls. The Electric Actuator modulates via a 420mA signal. Each valve includes a stainless tag and laser…
Max-Air Technology
September 25, 2024
Italian Designed & Made Scotch Yoke Actuators w/ Positioner, Stainless Tubing, & Hand Pump Override AG SeriesCase StudiesPositioners

Italian Designed & Made Scotch Yoke Actuators w/ Positioner, Stainless Tubing, & Hand Pump Override

Our AG Series Scotch Yokes are Made in Italy, Field-Safe Serviceable, and built for a 25-Year Design Life! With torques covering from 13,000 in-lbs to 300,000 in-lbs and Design Verification, the AG Series is one of the most robust Scotch Yoke Actuators on the market!
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September 23, 2024
Electrically Automated Resilient Butterfly Valve Tee Assembly w/ Custom Linkage 050/051 SeriesCase StudiesMA Series

Electrically Automated Resilient Butterfly Valve Tee Assembly w/ Custom Linkage

This Tee Assembly uses our Delta T Valves Ductile Iron Lug Resilient Butterfly Valves w/ Nickle Plated Ductile Iron Disc and Buna Seat. The valves are being operated by a single Max-Electric Intelligent MA Series Actuator complete with Electronic Failsafe via SuperCap!
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September 20, 2024
3-Way Plastic Actuator w/ Max-Air UT Technopolymer Rack & Pinion Actuator Case StudiesUT Tech Series

3-Way Plastic Actuator w/ Max-Air UT Technopolymer Rack & Pinion Actuator

The assembly below shows a plastic 3-Way Ball Valve with our UT Technopolymer Series Rack & Pinion Actuator. The UT Tech Series Actuators are designed to withstand the most extreme environments (Hydrocarbons, Organic Solvents, and Fuels). Available in three sizes, your applications requiring plastics and…
Max-Air Technology
September 19, 2024
Customer Supplied Top Entry Ball Valve w/ Custom Bracket, Max-Air Actuator/Accessories, & Termination Case StudiesLimit SwitchesMT SeriesSolenoid Valves

Customer Supplied Top Entry Ball Valve w/ Custom Bracket, Max-Air Actuator/Accessories, & Termination

Our Customer provided the Top Entry Ball Valve, and we provided the automation! On top is a Custom Bracket/Coupler made in house, MT Series Rack & Pinion Actuator, MS45 Series Limit Switch Box, and Solenoid Valve.
Max-Air Technology
September 18, 2024
Metal Seated Delta T Control Butterfly Valve w/ Scotch Yoke and Positioner C SeriesCase StudiesHD Series

Metal Seated Delta T Control Butterfly Valve w/ Scotch Yoke and Positioner

This Metal Seated Delta T Control Series Butterfly Valve is being automated by our HD Series Spring Return Scotch Yoke Actuator. Modulation is being performed via positioner. This is a premium control package. Our unique diffuser plate butterfly valve incorporates a spherical edged disc with…
Max-Air Technology
September 12, 2024
4 Different Sized Flanged Ball Valves w/ On/Off Pneumatic Automation & Feedback Case StudiesLimit SwitchesM15F-M30F SeriesMT SeriesSolenoid Valves

4 Different Sized Flanged Ball Valves w/ On/Off Pneumatic Automation & Feedback

Same assembly in four different sizes! Our Class 150 Flanged Sesto Ball Valves are being pneumatically actuated with our MT Series Aluminum Rack & Pinion Actuators. Each assembly has a Solenoid and Limit Switch with Termination. All items were pulled from stock!
Max-Air Technology
August 28, 2024
Max-Air Pneumatic Rack & Pinion Actuator w/ 3-Position Indicator on Limit Switch & Explosion Proof Termination Case StudiesLimit SwitchesUT 180 Series

Max-Air Pneumatic Rack & Pinion Actuator w/ 3-Position Indicator on Limit Switch & Explosion Proof Termination

This 180° Rack & Pinion Actuator is setup for 3-Position operation via two Solenoid Valves and Explosion Proof Tubing. Note the special 3-Position Beacon on top of the Limit Switch to clearly indicate the positioning of the valve.
Max-Air Technology
August 27, 2024
Forged 3-Way Trunnion Sesto Ball Valve w/ Max-Air Pneumatic Automation & Explosion Proof Termination, Limit Switch, & Solenoid Valve Case StudiesLimit SwitchesMT SeriesSesto Forged

Forged 3-Way Trunnion Sesto Ball Valve w/ Max-Air Pneumatic Automation & Explosion Proof Termination, Limit Switch, & Solenoid Valve

This entire assembly was provided by the brands of Max-Air Technology. The Metal Seated, Forged Stainless Steel, Class 300, L-Port, 3-Way Floating Sesto Ball Valve is being automated by our MT Series Rack & Pinion w/ Explosion Proof Solenoid, Limit Switch Box, and Termination.
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August 26, 2024
Stainless Steel Delta T Resilient Butterfly Valve Tee Assembly w/ Max-Electric Actuation & Handwheel Override 650/651 SeriesCase StudiesME Series

Stainless Steel Delta T Resilient Butterfly Valve Tee Assembly w/ Max-Electric Actuation & Handwheel Override

This 10" Stainless Steel Tee Assembly includes our Delta T Stainless Resilient Butterfly Valves, Stainless Tee, Custom Stainless Linkage, and a Modulating Max-Electric Actuator. This particular configuration is for diverting flow. Media enters through the center flange and diverts left, right, or somewhere in between…
Max-Air Technology
August 23, 2024
Direct Mount Delta T Butterfly Valve w/ Max-Air Actuator & Limit Switch 050/051 SeriesCase StudiesLimit SwitchesMT SeriesSolenoid Valves

Direct Mount Delta T Butterfly Valve w/ Max-Air Actuator & Limit Switch

This is a common full solution assembly, our Delta T Resilient Butterfly Valve w/ MT Rack & Pinion Actuator, Solenoid, Limit Switch, & Termination. Assemblies like these are assembled from stock. Assembly and Termination is done in-house by our world class technicians, and the butterfly…
Max-Air Technology
May 15, 2024
Sesto Segmented Ball Valves Automated w/ Max-Electric MX Series HazLoc Actuators Case StudiesMV1F SeriesMX Series

Sesto Segmented Ball Valves Automated w/ Max-Electric MX Series HazLoc Actuators

Take a look at the same Segmented Ball Valve w/ Explosion Proof Electric Actuator Assembly in 3 different sizes! From left to right there are 4", 6", and 8" Sesto Valves Segmented Balls with the appropriately sized Max-Electric MX Series Actuator. Every item pictured was…
Max-Air Technology
May 15, 2024
What is the Difference Between a Resilient Seated Butterfly Valve & High Performance (Double Offset) Butterfly Valve? Technical FAQs

What is the Difference Between a Resilient Seated Butterfly Valve & High Performance (Double Offset) Butterfly Valve?

What is the Difference Between a Resilient Seated Butterfly Valve & High Performance (Double Offset) Butterfly Valve? Both resilient seat butterfly valves and double offset high-performance butterfly valves are used in various industries for controlling the flow of fluids. However, they have distinct design features…
Max-Air Technology
April 22, 2024
3/8″ Stainless Ball Valves w/ Plastic Technopolymer Rack & Pinion Actuators Case StudiesUT Tech Series

3/8″ Stainless Ball Valves w/ Plastic Technopolymer Rack & Pinion Actuators

These 3/8" Stainless Ball Valves are being automated with one of our smallest Rack & Pinion Actuators in Technopolymer. This combination is great for corrosive environments! Have questions about corrosive applications? Reach out to our team to discuss the various materials, coatings, and finishes offered…
Max-Air Technology
October 13, 2023
Plastic Ball Valves w/ Solenoid, Limit Switch Boxes, Termination, & Actuators in Both Aluminum and Technopolymer Case StudiesLimit SwitchesMT SeriesSolenoid ValvesUT Tech Series

Plastic Ball Valves w/ Solenoid, Limit Switch Boxes, Termination, & Actuators in Both Aluminum and Technopolymer

The Max-Air line of technopolymer actuators are designed to withstand the most extreme environments (Hydrocarbons, Organic Solvents, and Fuels)! Pictured below is our UT Tech Series Actuator on some plastic ball valves with 45 Series Limit Switch Boxes and Termination.
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October 13, 2023
Direct Mount Resilient Seated Butterfly Valve w/ MT Series Rack & Pinion Actuator 050/051 SeriesCase StudiesMT Series

Direct Mount Resilient Seated Butterfly Valve w/ MT Series Rack & Pinion Actuator

These direct mount Delta T Valves Resilient Seated Butterflies are being automated with our MT Series Rack & Pinion Pneumatic Actuators! Our commitment to offering direct mount solutions, in as many situations as possible, creates solutions like these. A simple, quality, and competitive package like…
Max-Air Technology
October 13, 2023
Double Acting Scotch Yoke w/ 24″ Lug Ductile Iron Butterfly Valve 050/051 SeriesCase StudiesHD SeriesSolenoid Valves

Double Acting Scotch Yoke w/ 24″ Lug Ductile Iron Butterfly Valve

This Double Acting Scotch Yoke Actuator with our Delta T 24" Lug Ductile Iron Butterfly Valve comes complete with Solenoid Valve, Air Filter Regulator, and Stainless Tubing. The items in the assembly came from stock, and solution was put together by our world class automation…
Max-Air Technology
October 13, 2023
Cavitation Control Series, High Performance Butterfly Valve w/ ME Series Modulating Electric Actuator C SeriesCase StudiesME Series

Cavitation Control Series, High Performance Butterfly Valve w/ ME Series Modulating Electric Actuator

The combination below of our Delta T Cavitation Control Valve and our Max-Electric ME Series Modulating Actuator create a fantastic control valve solution! Unparalleled Range-Ability w/ Equal Percentage Flow, Fine-Tuned Low Flow Control, High Flow Capacity, Reduced Noise, and Reduced Vibration automated by a Heavy…
Max-Air Technology
October 13, 2023
What is Cavitation? Technical FAQs

What is Cavitation?

What is Cavitation? Cavitation in a valve or pipeline refers to a phenomenon that occurs when the pressure of a fluid drops below its vapor pressure, causing the formation and subsequent collapse of vapor or gas bubbles. This collapse produces intense shockwaves and can lead…
Max-Air Technology
July 14, 2023
Why Use a Vented Ball? Technical FAQs

Why Use a Vented Ball?

Why Use a Vented Ball? Ball valves equipped with a “vented ball” generally fall into two functional categories – internally vented or externally vented. It is important to identify which type is needed for your application because there are significant differences between the two functions.…
Max-Air Technology
July 13, 2023
Sesto Segmented Ball Valves w/ Rack & Pinion Actuators, Positioners, Air Filter Regulators, & Stainless Tubing Case StudiesMT SeriesMV1F SeriesPositioners

Sesto Segmented Ball Valves w/ Rack & Pinion Actuators, Positioners, Air Filter Regulators, & Stainless Tubing

Shipments like these show just how complete of an assembly Max-Air Technology can provide! Pictured here are two different sized Sesto Valves Segmented Ball Valves automated with MT Series Rack & Pinion Actuators. They shipped complete with the Positioners, Air Filter Regulators, and Stainless Tubing. All items…
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January 13, 2023
MX Series HazLoc Max-Electric Actuators w/ Delta T High Performance Butterfly Valves 800 SeriesCase StudiesMX Series

MX Series HazLoc Max-Electric Actuators w/ Delta T High Performance Butterfly Valves

These Delta T Class 150 High Performance Butterfly Valves w/ Max-Electric MX Series HazLoc Actuators are an excellent solution for demanding environments! All MX units comply to CSA Class 1, Division 1, Groups C, D T4 temperature standards as well as Class 2 Division 1Groups…
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January 13, 2023