The actuator control unit, or MWG, is the component in the actuator that encodes the commands set into the microprocessor of the AC controller and allows non-intrusive set-up. In its latest version, the position indicator within the MWG, based on a reference operation during commissioning, automatically adjusts to the valve end position. 

The AUMA UK sales and management team were at head office in Clevedon for a thorough training session on the new component, which is fully compatible with previous models. Go on, ask them anything! 

Our very good friends over at Process Industry Informer magazine have published an article by our MD Paul Hopkins, looking at the current state-of-the-art in electric actuation, touching on topics like modularity, edge computing and the IIoT, the rise of the service-led approach, the benefits of variable speed valve actuation and so on. Paul also discusses the ACE Technician programme and the value of valve actuators in systems integration and long-distance process communications. Including a few case studies for good measure. 

Click here to read the article on issuu. The article starts on page 27.

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon opened a new £6 million energy centre in Stirling that will deliver low-carbon heat to key public buildings. At the heart of the network is a sewage heat recovery system supplied by SHARC Energy, which features AUMA Actuators!

To read more about the system, please click here to see the full article on WWT's website.

Check out the video by clicking the link on the right.

ACE Technicians, apart from the great training and on-going technical support, have access to our library of how-to videos, covering everything from basic settings to assembly and more. Check out this video to get a flavour of what you get once you become an ACE Tech!

Our man Dan Gane was on site the other week to retrofit some latest-spec AUMA actuators to replace some 'other manufacturer's' equipment that wasn't meeting the performance spec:

"Today's latest retrofit was a challenge, but very rewarding. The previous set up was 2x 48" gate valves each controlled by 1x IS gearbox, 2x IB gearboxes and an IQ35. Unfortunately too much torque was being lost through the drive train and the 980 turns weren't being met. With the ability to remote mount the AC controls meant we could install the actuator directly onto the IS gearbox and have no loss of torque, but keep the controls accessible for the customer. Now the project can be signed off."