Motion Control and Automation

Below you will find white papers on topics involving process control and automation.

Navigating the Challenges of Motor Commutation

Submitted by Corey Foster & Bruce Ng || Valin Corporation

In the world of motion control, engineers often face the challenge of integrating different brands of drives and motors into a cohesive system. At first glance, mixing and matching equipment might not seem like a problem, especially if the sizes of the components line up. 

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Signal Towers: More Important To Your Business Than You Think

Submitted by PATLITE

Stack lights – we've all seen them. They are the bright, LED light towers encountered in manufacturing and industrial sectors. They serve a range of applications and are typically installed on top of machines, systems, and on walls. Some towers are also suitable for indoor and outdoor use.

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Pneumatic Control Panels to the Rescue

Submitted by Sri Gavini | Business Development Manager – Industrial Automation at Valin Corporation

A sanitary water district in California partnered with Valin Corporation to address a challenge in its operations. Moreover, the district was looking for a complete, turnkey solution, meticulously engineered and pre-assembled for immediate deployment. Read the article below to learn how Valin helped.
 

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Machine Builders Need Replacement Parts Too

Submitted by Ray Marquiss, Corey Foster || Valin Corporation

Discover why replacement parts are crucial for machine builders in this insightful article. Learn how ensuring access to quality parts enhances efficiency and reduces downtime.

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Guiding a Chopper Valve Application

Submitted by Sri Gavini || Valin Corporation

A large refinery in California (U.S.) was conducting a turnaround and utilized an outside engineering firm to oversee the process. During this phase, the engineering firm discovered the refinery needed new emergency safety shut-off valves (chopper valves) as part of their regeneration process.

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Manifolds: Finding a Solution Before the Problem Strikes

Submitted by Rusty Walton || Valin Corporation

In the semiconductor industry, keeping equipment in top shape is a chief priority. To ensure that every batch of wafers coming out of the process meets the meticulous industry standards for quality, every component in the process must be regularly maintained.

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Condition Monitoring: What Are We Measuring?

Submitted by Corey Foster || Valin Corporation

The concepts of preventive maintenance and condition monitoring are not always characterized in a way that is entirely accurate. They sometimes seem to be treated as a one-size-fits-all service that many operators believe they need. However, these concepts can mean very different things depending on the application.

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Considerations for Selecting Conveyors

Submitted by James Walker || Valin Corporation

Selecting a conveyor for an automation project is certainly not a one-size-fits-all scenario. Automation applications are incredibly diverse, and the options and features available on conveyors reflect that.

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Networked I/O vs. Remote I/O

Submitted by Ray Marquiss || Valin Corporation

As technology continues to evolve, some terms meant to represent one thing have come to mean something a bit different. A technology that once had restrictions can evolve to the point where, not only is that restriction gone, but the name of the technology doesnt even necessarily apply anymore.

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VFDs: Running to Failure

Submitted by Kair Turubayev || Valin Corporation

With an understanding of the economic implications of VFDs running until failure, it is also important to be aware of the safety implications of such a feature.

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Improving Yield through Upgraded Pneumatic Manifolds

Submitted by Sri Gavini || Valin Corporation

It is on the top of every decision makers mind in the semiconductor industry: yield. Operators are continually doing what they can to improve their throughput and maximize yield in terms of wafer production, all with keeping an eye on increasing profitability. 

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Actuator Options for Process Automation

Submitted by Corey Foster and Peter Jessee || Valin Corporation

The process industries have control valves with actuators designed to open, close, and control them. Many people prefer pneumatic actuators given their long history, reliability, and high performance.

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