Yes, provided the valve is in good working order, properly rated for the service conditions, and compatible with actuation. Our technical team verifies torque or thrust requirements, mounting dimensions, stroke or rotation angle, and available clearance. A photo alongside the valve part number is an ideal starting point.
VAMECA SERVICES
Pneumatic or electric: automated packages engineered for your process.
VAMECA selects, sizes, and packages your automated valve assemblies. Whether for a new project, retrofitting an existing valve, or replacing an actuator, we engineer the solution to your specific operating conditions—proudly serving Quebec and all of Canada.
PS Automation actuators in stock. Fast delivery within days on select available models.
FROM CONTROL TO ACTUATION
ELECTRIC
PNEUMATIC
The valve, actuator, and accessories must operate seamlessly together.
Torque or Thrust · Mounting · Actuation · Position Feedback
YOUR REQUIREMENTS
01 / SERVICES
Specify the optimal valve, actuator, and accessories based on your process media, pressure, temperature, and operating requirements.
02 / SERVICES
Inspect the condition of the valve, its torque or thrust requirements, mechanical interface, and available clearances before recommending an actuation solution.
03 / SERVICE & REPAIR
Compare the legacy equipment with its replacement: motion, thrust and torque output, power supply, control signals, operating time, and fail-safe position.
PNEUMATIC OR ELECTRIC
Actuator technology must be selected based on the valve's actual operating conditions. Available power supply, cycling frequency, modulating service, and fail-safe behavior are just as critical as the installation envelope.
COMPRESSED AIR
For facilities equipped with a suitable plant air supply. We size and configure the actuator, its operating mode, and related accessories to match your specific on/off or modulating control requirements.
Single- or double-acting
Select spring-return operation or double-acting pneumatic actuation, depending on your required fail-safe position.
Actuation and Status Feedback
Ensure the solenoid valve, limit switches, or positioner required for assembly actuation and control are specified.
Power supply to be confirmed
Sizing accounts for the actual air pressure available at the actuator, not just the rated supply pressure at the compressor.
ELECTRIC ACTUATION
For valve automation without an instrument air supply. We select the stroke, torque or thrust, voltage, and control interfaces tailored to your facility.
Quarter-Turn or Linear
Actuation tailored to your valve: quarter-turn rotation for ball or butterfly valves, and linear travel for compatible designs.
On/Off or Modulating
Operating frequency and the required degree of control determine the type of actuator and options to select.
Selectable Features
Local control, position feedback, diagnostics, and fail-safe operation upon power loss depend on the selected model and configuration.
A fail-safe position must be explicitly specified—never assumed.
Fail-open, fail-closed, or fail-in-place: the expected fail-safe position must be specified for any loss of air, power, or signal. The safety function must be fully validated across the entire automated valve assembly.
ELECTRICAL PARTNER
VAMECA maintains an inventory of select PS Automation actuators in stock. Model, voltage, torque or thrust ratings, and available options are confirmed on an order-by-order basis. Lead times for fully assembled packages are confirmed separately.
The PS-AMS product lines integrate an embedded positioner and position feedback, along with advanced diagnostic and parameterization functions. Local control, communication, and fail-safe electric accessories are tailored to your specific part number and operational requirements.
A COMPREHENSIVE SELECTION
Breakaway and operating torque or thrust requirements, differential pressure, media, operating temperature, and appropriate safety factors.
Mounting interface, coupling, stroke or angle, orientation, and clearance for manual override access.
Solenoid valve for air pilot control, positioner for modulating valve opening, and limit switches for position feedback. Also verify supply pressure, control signals, operating stroke time, and environmental conditions.
EXISTING VALVES
A manual valve can often be retrofitted with an actuator. An end-of-life actuator can also be replaced without changing the valve body. We first assess equipment condition and verify mechanical, electrical, and functional compatibility.
Valve retention remains contingent on its condition, fitness for service, and available data. A bolted fit alone is not sufficient to confirm that a replacement is suitable.
THE RIGHT STARTING POINT
A photograph of the valve and actuator nameplate, along with part numbers, media, operating pressure, temperature, and intended service requirements, will allow our engineering team to initiate your technical evaluation.
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THE VAMECA ADVANTAGE: COMPREHENSIVE TECHNICAL SUPPORT
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Specify the process media, operating conditions, actuation requirements, and expected performance.
Select the valve, actuator, mounting hardware, and required accessories.
Complete shop assembly and specify the agreed-upon adjustments, documentation, and verification checks for the project.
Identify connections, control interfaces, and key verification points with your team.
YOUR APPLICATIONS
Isolation and control solutions for thermal piping networks.
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Operation of heat transfer fluid circuit valves.
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Selection based on process fluid and service conditions.
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Pumping, Treatment, and Water Distribution Networks.
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Equipment control and monitoring.
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Control and distribution of plant utilities.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
YOUR PROJECT
Send us your part number, a photo, or a drawing, along with your available operating conditions. Our technical team will work directly with you to determine any additional details required.
THE VALVE
Part number, valve/seal type, diameter/size, and a photo or technical drawing.
THE PROCESS
Fluid, pressure, temperature, and cycling frequency.
ORDER
Pneumatic or electric power, control signal, status feedback, and fail-safe position.