KVA38 Actuator – New Valve Technology Successfully Implemented
A general-purpose globe valve actuator using shape memory alloy (SMA) technology has been recently introduced to the industry. The introduction of this actuator was spurred on by a need in Kinitics KVA38 Linear Actuator – Revolutionizes Methane Emission Reduction in the Natural Gas Industry
Figure 1: The KVA38, an SMA bundled wire actuator, deployed at a natural gas production facility near Edson, Alberta. In response to stringent environmental regulations and the pressing need
Standardization of Shape Memory Alloys from Material to Actuator
On March 28th, 2023 a technical article outlining the roadmap for the standardization of shape memory alloys (SMAs) for use in actuators was published. Co-authored by Kinitics Automation, the article focuses on
