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Since many years modec is offering the most complete range of portable valve actuators on the market. This offer is the result of the feedbacks we have received from our customers, but also from the countless demonstrations we have carried out on site with our sales staff as well as the support of our network of specialised distributors. Today, our offer meets all ...

Whatever your field of activity and your working conditions, it is always necessary to think about the safety of men and the protection of machines before installing one or more pneumatic tools. Although the use of air motors presents less risks than electric motors, especially concerning the risks of heating and explosion in an Atex environment, a few precautions sho...

In spite of the various mandatory equipment (helmet, gloves, goggles, safety shoes...) that a valve operator must wear, incidents are still frequent in industries or municipalities. Why are these interventions risky? What are the causes of these incidents and how can they be reduced?  Every valve operator is trained to have a thorough knowledge of the valve environ...

Cracking, opening, and closing handwheel-valves are common tasks to various industries. Some of the different workplaces that utilize handwheels are the power generation, water supply, petroleum refinement, railway, chemical and waste industries, and so one. In order to help and protect operators and equipment of these workplaces, modec manufactures strong powerful po...

Manual lifting problems... In some sectors such as construction or mining, manual lifting operations are common. Whether using pulley systems or pole-mounted winches, operators must connect the load to be lifted to the various systems and operate a crank or handwheel to move the load. This is a tedious and repetitive operation that can be difficult to perform if the l...

All steam power generation systems (nuclear power plant, thermal power plant, solar thermal power plant and thermodynamic power plant) have a major disadvantage, the valves driving the supply and steam line are heated by the latter, making the handling of hot valves complicated for operators.  # How to produce electrical energy with steam ? Electricity is the mos...

The new modec portable valve actuator for applications in the water industry. It is a high quality tool for professional use, suited for industrial use.  It brings safety to the operator by giving him an ergonomic working position, without constraint for the wrists, elbows, back... and by avoiding the most common MSDs.  The equipment is also protected by its integr...

Valve Assist from modec is a range of portable power tools designed to take the hard work out of operating manual valves. Valves can become difficult to operate for a number of reasons. Mostly due to long periods where the valve is never operated. During this time, the moving parts within deteriorate. Lubrication dries up and corrosion may set in. A program of valve e...

You can ensure a high level of performance from your air motor for many years if it is used and maintained properly.  The good news is that servicing and maintaining an air motor is not difficult. Basically, there are two key elements to keep a close eye on: lubrication and filtration. Monitoring these two aspects will keep your air motor running smoothly and ensure o...

When we developed our new portable valve actuator, our primary objective was to ensure operators’ safety and preserve the integrity of our customers' valves. To do so, we gathered feedbacks from our customers and designed a more efficient, practical and effective tool in line with their image. Reduce the risks of occupational injuries and diseases for valve operators ...

There are many applications where there is no choice but to use air motor technology to drive a mechanism. Most of the time it is due to the environment in which the mechanism operates. It can for example be an area with Atex hazards, or dust, high humidity, even underwater, etc. A small space is also a a good reason to use air motors. Since an air motor is 4 to 5 tim...

You can ensure a high level of performance from your air motor for many years if it is used and maintained properly. The good news is that maintaining an air motor is not difficult. Basically, there are two key elements to keep a close eye on: lubrication and filtration. Keep an eye on both of these, and your air motor will live a long and happy life. However, there a...

In some industries, sandblasting is used in order to clean different kind of surfaces , i.e. the projection of sand or an abrasive at a very high speed using compressed air. However, the sand is mixed with crystalline silica, which is a very harmful chemical substance to health and bad for the environment. Sandblasting is used for stripping, cleaning or polishing. An ...

Air motors are widely used in all solutions: mixing, dispersion, emulsion... Air motors: flexible, reliable and compact motorization solutions Many industrial fields require the implementation of stirring or mixing systems, such as the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, food, chemical industries, etc... modec motors are implemented by many users in these industries who are...

There are a lot of different ways to operate industrial valves – a manually opened valve or a motorised valve operated in proximity or remotely. Not all valves are motorized, for technical reasons or lack of funds. But if you are reading this, you probably are looking for a way to actuate your valve network, to ease the task of your operators or to speed up your valve...

Maintenance of industrial equipment has become a vital point in all industries in all sectors. Even the design of maintenance has considerably progressed  Over the last few years preventive maintenance has proved to predominate over corrective maintenance. This prediction in terms of maintenance has led to the tools used becoming increasingly sophisticated. Tasks c...

By definition, open-pit mines are often located in remote areas, and can be large or even gigantic (some mines are much larger than large cities). The process of operating a mine is complex and involves many industries. The infrastructure (electricity, clean water, wastewater, roads, etc.) is comparable to that of a large city, not to mention the industrial infrastruc...

In the oil and gas industry, we can observe three main stages: upstream, midstream and downstream. When upstream focuses on the exploration and production of the oil and gas, the midstream stage is about the safe transportation on thousand of miles of the natural oil and gas thanks to dedicated equipment such as pipelines.  If we were to put all the pipelines of the w...

There are two main types of stoppages on production sites: -Planned downtime (preventive maintenance) -Emergency stoppages: Expensive Failures How to reduce planned downtime (preventive maintenance) Preventive maintenance involves maintenance and overhauls for organizational assets to keep them in optimal operating condition. Systematic inspections and observat...

The purpose of monitoring the hydrant fleet (also known as PEI or Point d'Eau Incendie) is to ensure that the PEIs are kept in operational condition, thus guaranteeing the permanent efficiency of the DECI (external fire defence) and hence the effectiveness of the fire brigade in fire-fighting operations. This objective is part of the search for optimum safety of people a...

We have had the pleasure of sharing with our readers and customers many application cases for air motors and I must confess that thanks to our experience and the many situations we are presented with and encounter, it is becoming easier and easier to highlight the advantages of air motors. But be careful, the choice of technology and driving energy is never made by chanc...

modec gas portable valve actuators can be used in total autonomy – the only limit being the available petrol supply. Indeed, the tank contains half liter of gas and with it you can run 55 minutes! We manufacture the portable gas actuator PY68 in three different sizes: The PY68 easy duty offers a low torque and a high range of speeds. It is the perfect tool when you d...

Modec provides 2 options for battery powered PVAs, the MC89 model and the JA73 model. Two actuators were developed to give end users flexibility in choosing a battery powered actuator, based on their requirements. Once a user decides that they want to utilize a battery powered actuator, they should consider the following criteria when choosing which Modec battery powered...

It can sometimes be complicated to work with operators, they have their own way to do things and it can be hard to change that. In this article, we have gathered five reasons why we think operators do not use the assistance tools provided to them and some awesome recommendations to help you change that !   So why do your plant operators do not use assistance tools pro...

A Shutdown is the stoppage of a plant or an application, generally due to a problem and maintenance reasons. Unplanned shutdown times can cost companies thousands or even millions of euros in productivity losses. Shutdown times are different from breakdowns. A shutdown is considered to be less restrictive as its analysis covers both maintenance and production manag...

Pneumatic vane motors Air vane motors are made up of a cylinder (called a stator) containing an eccentric rotor closed at both ends. The space created between the stator and the rotor is kidney-shaped. The rotor has grooves in which the vanes can move freely. The compressed air feeds into the motor at one end and escapes through an opening in the cylinder. To ensure t...

Modec portable valve actuators are available in three power types, battery powered with the JA73 and MC89 ranges, gaz with the PY68 range and finally the HL83 range, powered by compressed air.  Whichever energy is chosen, the most important parameter for the selection of an actuator is the operating torque. Usually expressed in newton meters (Nm) for the metric system...

With our portable valve actuators, we guarantee that you can operate all types of valves and handwheels. However, each valve and handwheel is unique. So how, with portable valve actuators can you operate all your valves and handwheels? The answer is simple: with our standard adaptors!  We have always been able to satisfy our customers with our special adaptors, howeve...

Local authorities in charge of water and wastewater treatment had to establish the specifications of their networks before 31 December 2013. These specifications were to include a schematic diagram of the entire network showing the location of water meters and a list indicating the length of water mains, their date of installation, and the category of construction. The g...

Valves are used in many industries, like oil & gas, water distribution, as well as in all process industries. You can find valves pretty much everywhere, in each company, site, offshore platform, and even on the road. Some are manipulated very often while others are actuated only from time to time. These ones, particularly, must be well maintained and be operated regular...

Even though they are not as known as electrical motors, air motors are fierce allies when coming to sensible applications where electrical motors are no longer suited. Its reliability lies in its simple and robust design that allows it to resist to any overload or hostile environment. #1 A light and compact design An air motor weighs about 4 to 6 times less than an...

Recent legislative changes regarding the estate management of water supply networks are well documented, however putting them into effect requires a complete change of practice from 2014 onwards. Indeed, the new regulatory deadlines will have technical and financial repercussions for sub-contractor companies working in these public sectors. To evaluate the impact, we ...

Local authorities responsible for water and waste water should have drawn up a specification of their networks prior to 31 December 2013. The spec should include a network map showing where the meters are located, plus an inventory stating the length of pipelines, the date of installation and the construction category. The purpose is to identify the weaknesses in the net...

Once you know in which environment you will use the air motor, you need to figure out which torque is necessary for the task. Indeed, a motor speed depends on its torque and speed. By deciding those two facts, you will find the perfect air motor. Ascertain the torque of an air motor In order to do so: you need to ask yourself one question: at which time do I need a...

Air motors, unlike electric motors, do not need to be oversized to achieve a certain power. First, because there is no risk of overheating, and also because the displayed power of the air motor is the real power available (which is not the case of his electric motor which always displays a power higher than its useful power). 1. Air pressure and flow rate In order ...

Local authorities and their partners must provide detailed specifications for their drinking water supply system and their waste water management system. This is no easy task for local authorities, as they face the following key problems: Insufficient knowledge of the network Ageing equipment and amenities Lack of resources and personnel Safety i...