Linear Pneumatic Valve Actuators

Cowan Dynamics offers a comprehensive range of linear pneumatic valve actuator automation tailored for industrial applications. Our products are engineered for durability, reliability, and precise control, ensuring optimal performance in various industrial processes.

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Linear Valve Pneumatic Actuator Lineup

A Series

Double-Acting Valve Actuator

The Double-Acting Valve Actuator comes in a dual or triple seal gland with a high-strength carbon fibre barrel. Bronze/Teflon piston wear band and a removable cartridge bushing. Made-to-order stroke lengths. Valve mounting kits available

  • Bore size: 4″ to 42″
  • Piston rod diameter: 1″ to 5 1/2″
  • Available in single-acting and double-acting

AS Series

Spring-Return Valve Actuator

Available in fail-close or fail-open. Standard offering – no custom design required. The Spring-Return Valve Actuator is available in a full range of dimensional sizes and thrusts. Springs are pre-compressed and sealed in a factory-installed canister. Canisters are easily and safely removed for in-field servicing.

  • Valve Size: 2” to 10”
  • Thrust: up to 72,000 lbs
  • Designed for the most demanding applications where position control is essential

AT Series

Pneumatic Modulating Valve Actuator

The Pneumatic Control Valve Actuator features a compact design with a self-contained transducer. No exposed transducer or clumsy linkage arms. Modular transducer for easy installation. Switchable analog or digital output. Dual or triple seal gland. High-strength carbon fibre barrel. Made-to-order stroke lengths. Valve mounting kits available

  • Bore size: 4″ to 42″
  • Piston rod diameter: 1″ to 5 1/2″
  • Stroke: Up to 144″
  • Single and double-acting
  • Fail-Open, Fail-Close

AT Series

Dart Valve Actuator

The Dart Valve Actuator features a modular transducer for easy installation. Switchable analog or digital output. Dual or triple seal gland. High-strength carbon fibre barrel. Made-to-order stroke lengths. Vibration resistance up to 10Gs at 2000Hz.

  • Thrusts up to 55,000 lbs
  • US & CAN Patents

CDA Series

Pneumatic Diaphragm Actuator

Excellent repeatability: tested to over 400,000 cycles without loss of precision! The Pneumatic Diaphtram Actuator Outputs repeatable thrust force. Nested spring design to maintain compactness.

  • Effective Diaphragm Area: up to 217 in2
  • Direct or Reverse Acting Styles
  • Fail-Close or Fail-Open
  • Thrust up to 13,000 lbs
  • PSI up to 60 psi
  • Stroke up to 4″

Linear Hydraulic Actuator Applications

Cowan offers a variety of linear valve hydraulic actuators that can be customized to meet customers’ requirements for various markets and applications.

Oil and Gas

Empowering oil and gas operations with advanced valve automation, ensuring efficient flow control for upstream and downstream applications.

Chemical Processing​

Maximizing chemical processing efficiency with cutting-edge automation and precision control technologies.

Mining​ & Processing

Boosting mineral processing productivity with innovative automation and control systems, like our dart valve automation products.

Water Treatment​

Streamlining water treatment processes with advanced valve automation, such as regulating flow rates for precise flow control.

Power Generation​

Enhancing power generation reliability through state-of-the-art valve automation, ensuring seamless operation of turbine control valves for optimized energy output.

Manufacturing​

Revolutionizing manufacturing efficiency with precise actuation automation by optimizing the operation of advanced operations from aviation testing systems to industrial milling process control.

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