Actuators sit at the heart of effective process automation, serving as the vital link between measurement and control. While accurate monitoring is essential and precise control is critical, the real challenge lies in translating data into decisive action. AUMA Actuators Limited stands uniquely positioned to bridge this gap, offering advanced actuation solutions that seamlessly integrate with monitoring systems to ensure reliable, responsive, and intelligent process control.
AUMA Actuators Limited, the UK arm of global actuator manufacturer AUMA Riester GmbH, is showcasing its latest innovations in electric valve actuation at WWEM 2025. For utilities, asset managers, and engineers seeking to optimise operational performance while supporting net zero and resilience goals, AUMA’s exhibits on Stand WW-R26 offer a timely opportunity to engage with the future of flow control.
Across the UK, AUMA electric actuators are already supporting mission-critical infrastructure on a daily basis. The company holds long-term framework agreements with all major UK water companies, supplying and maintaining a wide range of electric actuators across potable and wastewater sites.
As AMP8 drives an increasing focus on proactive asset management, energy performance, and digital transformation, AUMA’s smart actuation solutions deliver real value by improving process visibility, reducing lifecycle costs, and supporting rapid intervention when issues arise.
“AMP8 is not just about meeting targets, it’s about futureproofing water infrastructure,” says Paul Hopkins, Managing Director of AUMA Actuators Limited. “Electric actuators are a core part of that transformation. They provide a vital interface between mechanical systems and digital control environments, enabling smarter, more sustainable water operations.”
AUMA’s comprehensive portfolio of electric actuators is designed for the complex needs of today’s utility networks, from large-scale treatment plants to small remote pumping stations.
Featured solutions include:
> SA and SQ Series – Durable multi- and part-turn actuators delivering torque up to 32,000 Nm, scalable to 675,000 Nm with gearbox combinations. Widely used in valve, penstock, and damper control applications.
> SAR and SQR Modulating Actuators – Built for high-cycling and modulating duty, supporting up to 1,500 starts per hour and Class C control. Ideal for precise regulation of flows in dynamic environments.
> SAV and SQV Variable Speed Actuators – Offer smooth, soft-start actuation for sensitive assets and energy efficiency gains. Modulating variants help avoid hydraulic shocks and extend asset life.
> Profox Series – Compact, intelligent actuators designed for confined spaces, offering torque up to 600 Nm (part-turn) and 100 Nm (multi-turn). Feature advanced diagnostics and robust communication protocols.
These systems are modular by design, allowing customised configurations to meet specific engineering demands, and are fully compatible with both greenfield installations and brownfield upgrades.
AUMA’s full suite of ATEX-certified electric actuators is engineered for safe and reliable operation in hazardous and explosive atmospheres. These actuators are widely used in cross-sectoral infrastructure, including the water, oil, gas, and process industries.
With robust construction and full digital integration capabilities, these actuators combine compliance and performance, enabling consistent control in even the most challenging environments.
In addition to its technical solutions, AUMA offers a standout UK-based service model. With a £2.5 million inventory held locally and a team of dedicated field engineers, the company can respond rapidly to site needs, providing fast-track call-offs, on-site commissioning, fault diagnostics, and system optimisation services. This level of local responsiveness is critical to achieving AMP8 goals around minimising downtime, extending asset life, and improving TOTEX outcomes.
“Electric actuation is increasingly at the centre of asset performance strategies,” adds Martin Hardwidge, Key Accounts Manager at AUMA. “Our technology not only delivers operational reliability, it enables smarter asset decisions, supports compliance, and creates long-term value for utilities navigating the AMP8 landscape.”
Join AUMA at WWEM 2025 to explore how electric actuator solutions can enhance control, protect infrastructure, and deliver measurable performance improvements in the face of rising regulatory and environmental pressures.
