AT Controls - Using a LESS Expensive Ball Valve Control Valve A local customer asked Rencor to find a less expensive Control Valve to replace a conventional ball Valve.  Customer didn't want to use a Globe valve due to the added cost, and different Face to Face; more added cost! more
	APPLICATION STORY Location:  International Paper Ticonderoga NY Service:  Lime Silo Bottom Outlet Screw Feeder Isolation Process:  Lime Powder at 1800degF Problem:             Existing valve was a 14” RoValve through port knifegate with a Rotorq electric actuator. Valve gate had galled badly and actuator could not stroke the valve with out the help of a sledge hammer driving the gate as well. more
Before After	In 2002, Rencor received an order for an 8” automated ball valve.  Starting with a Velan valve and a Bettis actuator, we proceeded to customize the assembly.  An extended mounting bracket and a heat shield were added to protect the actuator from the high temperature process line where it was to be installed.  As it turned out, the valve wasn’t installed by the customer right away, .... more