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Valve actuation
04 March 2013
Smith Flow Controls new Easi- Drive portable valve actuator can be used to securely and effectively operate valves in the oil, gas and chemical processing industries. One person can operate multiple valves with a single tool, reducing fatigue and injury risk. The tool is said to be especially effective on valves that need a high number of turns or are otherwise difficult to operate.

Smith Flow Control's new Easi-
Drive portable valve actuator can be
used to securely and effectively
operate valves in the oil, gas and
chemical processing industries. One
person can operate multiple valves
with a single tool, reducing fatigue
and injury risk. The tool is said to be
especially effective on valves that
need a high number of turns or are
otherwise difficult to operate.
Lightweight and adaptable, it can be powered by air, electricity or battery. Its reaction device protects the user from tool kick back.
Lightweight and adaptable, it can be powered by air, electricity or battery. Its reaction device protects the user from tool kick back.
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