Case Studies

Long ago in a land far far away, corrosion was a problem for aluminum actuators. With Max Air’s exclusive Lock Mesh coating, these same actuators can have the corrosion resistance of stainless with a fraction of the weight.

Handle-operated 4” flanged ball valve outfitted with an XAB Series limit switch box. Max-Air’s custom designed mounting kit allows for freedom to operate the handle while linking the valve stem to the limit switch box’s Namur shaft, providing open/close feedback. Manual limit switch kits are…

This 10” High Performance Double Offset Butterfly Valve is operated by Max-Air’s GO series manual gearbox. What makes this one a little different is the customer’s request for an explosion proof limit switch. To allow for this, Max-Air’s diligent engineering team designed and built these…

Max-Air Technology stocks and ships daily, complete stainless steel automated packages. Shown is a Max-Air SS26 pneumatic actuator (316 SS), fitted with a Max-Air SSV86 stainless steel NAMUR mounted solenoid valve (316 SS) a Max-Air MS45-120703 stainless steel limit switch box (316 SS). Full stainless…

Handle-operated 4” flanged plastic ball valve outfitted with a CAB Series limit switch box. Max-Air’s custom designed mounting kit allows for freedom to operate the handle while linking the valve stem to the limit switch box’s Namur shaft, providing open/close feedback. Manual limit switch kits…

This assembly was designed to provide a means of “jogging” and actuator position without the use of a positioner. Both solenoids are normally closed, one controls air coming in to the spring return actuator, one controls exhaust of air in the actuator. To open the…

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.

This full port ½” 3pc SS valve assembly was to replace a low Cv solenoid. With our MT04 which is a mere 4 inches long and 2 inches wide, makes this assembly tiny, yet highly effective. Very few companies offer a pneumatic this small, and…

MT26.DA.F05-F07.CH17 double-acting actuator equipped with PEY02 positioner & lock-up valve. The PEY02 positioner I/P converts a 4-20mA input signal to a controlled air supply output, diverting air to either the right or left ports of the actuator as needed to achieve the desired position. The…

This assembly is designed for modulating control of an air damper and additionally provides a “fail freeze” capability which will lock the double acting actuator and damper in position on loss of air or signal.

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.

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.

Specially designed and manufactured Max-Air stainless steel actuator for use in an offshore platform. Actuator has been fitted with a Max-Air designed stainless steel high capacity flow block (HCFD) and ½” stainless steel external tubing, allowing the unit to be powered by seawater.

Max Air’s line of electro-hydraulic actuators provide spring return ESD control in a variety of applications on valves with torques well beyond the limits of traditional electric spring return actuators. With accessories like modulating control, solar panels, and the like, the capabilities are dramatically extended.

Max-Air MT41 double acting pneumatic actuator retrofitted to drive two PVC butterfly valves in alternating operation with one actuator (one valve is open while the opposite valve is closed). Brackets and couplings manufactured by Max-Air; full assembly and testing completed onsite, shipped with foam-in-place packaging.

3” Plastic ball valve assembled with chain wheel gear operator and manual limit switch kit. Chain wheel allows operation from the floor level with assembly suspended above, while the limit switch box provides open/close feedback to a control room or panel.

This unique assembly is used in a boiler feed water application where line temps can easily exceed 210 degrees Fahrenheit. Our special in-house designed heat dissipating mounting kit keeps the actuator safe from the heat while maintaining a small package.

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 integrated butterfly valve assembly, direct mount configuration, fitted with an MT17 spring return actuator, an SV61-120 VAC solenoid valve, and a NEMA 4/4X MS45-120M03 limit switch. Solenoid valve is prewired and terminated inside of the limit switch; this provides for power and signal wires…

MT26.DA.F05-F07.CH17 double-acting actuator with IFM Plug-&-Play ASi proximity switch, smart beacon & pre-terminated solenoid valve. Max-Air’s customizable smart beacon provides targets to trip the IFM switch in the open and closed positions. The SV61-24VDC-ASI solenoid valve coil uses a 24VDC power signal for ASi compatibility…

This actuator system was assembled for ease of wiring in a hazardous environment. Using a solenoid valve with a roomy junction box, all of the connections for switches and the solenoid are made simple for field electricians.

Max-Air AE Series fast acting electric actuator direct mounted to a 3-piece stainless steel ball valve. This assembly replaced a low Cv solenoid valve with a full port ball valve, and provided the customer with a much better solution providing excellent flow while maintaining the…