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

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,…
Max-Air Technology
October 23, 2024
30″ Delta T Class 150 High Performance Butterfly Valve w/ Spring Return Scotch Yoke Actuator, Limit Switch, Solenoid, Termination, & Tubing Case Studies

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 Studies

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…
Max-Air Technology
October 21, 2024
Max-Air MT Series Aluminum Rack & Pinion Actuator w/ Gear Operator & Explosion Proof Limit Switch/Termination Case Studies

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 Studies

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 Case 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 Studies

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 Studies

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

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

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
September 24, 2024
Italian Designed & Made Scotch Yoke Actuators w/ Positioner, Stainless Tubing, & Hand Pump Override Case Studies

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!
Max-Air Technology
September 23, 2024
3-Way Plastic Actuator w/ Max-Air UT Technopolymer Rack & Pinion Actuator Case Studies

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

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 Studies

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.
Max-Air Technology
August 26, 2024
Stainless Steel Delta T Resilient Butterfly Valve Tee Assembly w/ Max-Electric Actuation & Handwheel Override Case Studies

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

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 Studies

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.
Max-Air Technology
October 13, 2023
Direct Mount Resilient Seated Butterfly Valve w/ MT Series Rack & Pinion Actuator Case Studies

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

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

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…
Max-Air Technology
January 13, 2023
Max-Electric, ME Series Actuators & Delta T, High Performance Butterfly Valves Shipped for On-Site Assembly Case Studies

Max-Electric, ME Series Actuators & Delta T, High Performance Butterfly Valves Shipped for On-Site Assembly

These ME Series Max-Electric Actuators are shipping out with Stainless Lug High Performance Delta T Valves! The customer requested we ship the 12 valves and 12 actuators disassembled to be assembled on site. As always Max-Air is happy to accommodate for our partners needs!
Max-Air Technology
September 14, 2022
Stainless Steel Actuators w/ Custom Knurled SS Pinion for Specialized OEM Processing Equipment Case Studies

Stainless Steel Actuators w/ Custom Knurled SS Pinion for Specialized OEM Processing Equipment

This SS series actuator is outfitted with a custom, knurled & extended SS pinion, engineered to provide reliable and long-lasting performance for the marine food industry. The special knurls on the end of the pinion are used for specialized OEM processing equipment.
Max-Air Technology
September 13, 2022
In-House Machining for Faster Delivery & Ensuring High Quality Standards Case Studies

In-House Machining for Faster Delivery & Ensuring High Quality Standards

This week our machine shop in Wentzville, Missouri has produced Butterfly Valve Stems, 180° Extended Travel Stops, 90° Extended Travel Stops, High Capacity Speed Blocks, Hundreds of Brackets with Couplers, and all sorts of unique Valve Stem Adapters. Our local, in-house machining capabilities allow us…
Max-Air Technology
September 13, 2022
Delta T Aluminum Bronze Class 150 High Performance Butterfly Valves for a Seawater Application Case Studies

Delta T Aluminum Bronze Class 150 High Performance Butterfly Valves for a Seawater Application

These custom Aluminum Bronze Class 150 High Performance Butterfly Valves for a Seawater Application are produced specifically by our Delta T Valves brand to meet API 609 Category A. The custom o-ring grooves on both faces of the valve allow for sealing via o-ring without the need…
Max-Air Technology
September 13, 2022
Direct Mount or Bracketed Due to Media, Air Supply, or Pressure Differential Case Studies

Direct Mount or Bracketed Due to Media, Air Supply, or Pressure Differential

More Max-Air and Delta T Valves packages shipping today. This is a smaller sampling of a larger order. All items pulled directly from inventory and assembled with Max-Air parts. While our actuators and valves are designed for direct mount, sometimes due to media, air supply, and/or pressure…
Max-Air Technology
September 13, 2022
ENP (Electroless Nickel Infused) Actuators w/ Resilient Butterfly Valves Case Studies

ENP (Electroless Nickel Infused) Actuators w/ Resilient Butterfly Valves

Our ENP (Electroless Nickel Infused) Actuators provide a uniformly thick coating with essentially no porosity and a reasonably high hardness. The coating is pure, tough, hard, and resistant to many types of corrosion media. The coating will provide enhanced corrosion protection in very acidic environments…
Max-Air Technology
October 1, 2021
Case Studies

Compact 3-Position Control Box

Max-Air introduces our compact control box for use with 3P Series 180° 3-position pneumatic actuators. This device simplifies air connections and field wiring into a single air supply port and 3 signal wires (+ 1 neutral/ negative). All electrical connections and operating logic are handled…
Max-Air Technology
August 23, 2021
The Same 3″ Flanged Class 150 Carbon Steel Ball Valve, Configured 3 Different Ways Case Studies

The Same 3″ Flanged Class 150 Carbon Steel Ball Valve, Configured 3 Different Ways

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.
Max-Air Technology
October 26, 2020
1/2″ Modulating Flanged Ball Valve Assembly w/ Air Filter Regulator & Brass Muffler Case Studies

1/2″ Modulating Flanged Ball Valve Assembly w/ Air Filter Regulator & Brass Muffler

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…
Max-Air Technology
May 26, 2020
Case Studies

Explosion Proof Actuator Assembly & Termination.

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…
Max-Air Technology
September 17, 2019
European Leverism Case Studies

European Leverism

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…
Max-Air Technology
May 16, 2019
Case Studies

Custom Machined Couplers and Stainless Steel ISO 5211 Cast Brackets

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Max-Air Technology
December 28, 2018
Mirror Polish Actuator Case Studies

Mirror Polish Actuator

Who is the fairest actuator of them all?  Not only does Max-Air stock a full line of stainless steel body rack and pinion actuators, we can also offer a mirror polish finish for extra-sensitive applications. Polished stainless steel is especially suitable for applications where bacteria…
Max-Air Technology
January 5, 2017
One-Stop Shop Case Studies

One-Stop Shop

Max-Air is more than just an actuator manufacturer or just another automation house.  We can provide complete, turn-key packages ready for service.  Specifications are usually driven by the valve, which is dictated by the process and environment.  We start from the “ground” (valve, process, environment)…
Max-Air Technology
November 18, 2016
Low Temp Buna Actuator Case Studies

Low Temp Buna Actuator

Max-Air debuts it’s new addition to our low temperature line-up: Low Temp Buna Seals!  We are now stocking Buna seals designed for low temperature applications down to -40°F, for cases where the standard low temp silicone seals are incompatible.  In this case study, the actuator…
Max-Air Technology
September 21, 2016
Automated PVDF Ball Valves Case Studies

Automated PVDF Ball Valves

1-1/4” through 3” PVDF ball valves automated with Max-Air’s MT Series spring return actuators for fail-safe operation and Max-Air’s MS41 Series technopolymer limit switch boxes for open/close feedback.  Full stainless mounting kits were fabricated using our cast stainless MAB Series brackets and custom couplings.  All…
Max-Air Technology
April 14, 2016
Plastic Assemblies Case Studies

Plastic Assemblies

Max-Air’s Technopolymer pneumatic actuator mounted to CPVC ball valves: Our Technopolymer rack and pinion actuator combined with these CPVC ball valves with FPM seals allowed the customer automated control of their high chlorine content water, without fear of corrosion.
Max-Air Technology
April 16, 2015
Extended Travel Stop Case Studies

Extended Travel Stop

Because of Max Air’s better than industry standard plus or minus 10 degrees of open and closed position adjustability, extended travel stops are rarely needed. When they are however, they can be provided and can be designed to stop the valve in almost any position.
Max-Air Technology
April 14, 2015
Linear Assembly Case Studies

Linear Assembly

That’s right! We might be famous for our rotary actuators, but we also assemble, test, and calibrate linear ones as well. This particular assembly uses a custom mounting kit with our PNY positioner for a customer supplied linear control valve.
Max-Air Technology
April 14, 2015
Smart Beacon Case Studies

Smart Beacon

This MT16 actuator incorporates our Smart Beacon which uses an indicator with 4 way interchangeable metal targets and a proximity switch to sense valve position. This combination is great for intrinsically safe or hazardous environments.
Max-Air Technology
April 14, 2015
Tank Bottom Application Case Studies

Tank Bottom Application

An MT41.S4.F07-F10.CH22 spring-return actuator mounted with an extra-long stem extension to a SS ball valve with special tank bottom end connection. The long stem extension provides clearance for the actuator from the bottom of the tank. The spring-return fail close actuator provides fail-safe tank shutoff…
Max-Air Technology
April 14, 2015