Electric Ball Valves in Chemical Plants: Automation, Safety and Flow Control

Learn how to choose electric ball valves for chemical plants by valve material, actuator torque, control signal, safety, corrosion resistance, and flow control needs.
Actuated Ball Valves for Process Automation: Types, Selection and Control

Learn how actuated ball valves support process automation by combining quarter-turn ball valve shutoff with pneumatic, electric, or smart actuator control. The guide explains on/off and modulating configurations, actuator selection, torque verification, PLC/DCS/SCADA integration, feedback accessories, fail-safe options, hazardous-area considerations, and key application factors for oil and gas, chemical, water treatment, food, power, and manufacturing systems.