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Technical FAQs

How Does a Declutchable Gear Operator Work?

How Does a Declutchable Gear Operator Work? A declutch gear operator, also known as a declutch-able manual override or a manual handwheel, is a device commonly used with industrial valves and actuators to manually operate the valve when needed, regardless of the automated or electric…
Max-Air Technology
febbraio 26, 2024
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
luglio 14, 2023
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
luglio 13, 2023
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Lock Mesh® Coated Actuators Built in the USA

Our proprietary, corrosion resistant Lock Mesh® coating is truly a game changing product! The cost difference between a standard aluminum actuator and stainless steel actuator can be significant. Our Lock Mesh® coating provides a similar resistance level to stainless but with a notable cost savings.…
Max-Air Technology
gennaio 14, 2022
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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
agosto 23, 2021
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Triple Offset Butterfly Valves

Our Triple Offset 6" & 12" Class 150 Delta T Valves are automated via two MT Series Rack & Pinion Actuators with a positioner and air filter regulator. The stem extensions help when a pipeline needs insulation. Complete assemblies like these are available for any…
Max-Air Technology
agosto 23, 2021
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ENP Actuator for Corrosion Protection

There are a lot of ENP Coated Rack & Pinion Actuators going out this week! The coating will provide enhanced corrosion protection in very acidic environments but will not withstand attack from strong alkaline media. Also suitable for low to medium concentrations of caustic washdown…
Max-Air Technology
giugno 4, 2021
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Oxygen Cleaning & Butterfly Valves

Theses manual and gear operated Delta T Valves have been oxygen cleaned and bagged per a customer request. The valves are treated with care throughout the entire order fulfillment process. Please do not hesitate to ask us about oxygen cleaning should you have an application that needs…
Max-Air Technology
maggio 28, 2021
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Epoxy Coating in Any Color

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.
Max-Air Technology
maggio 19, 2021