Trade press release
October 8, 2024
New electric control valves from GEA AWP are now also available for pipe sizes (DN) from DN 6 to DN 80. (Photo: GEA AWP)
GEA AWP develops and produces valves and components for industrial refrigeration and heating systems and machines. This includes valves that are especially designed for heat pump applications. The main products include safety valves, shut-off valves, ball valves, suction filters and oil management valves. GEA AWP sometimes also delivers heat pumps to ice rinks or ski slopes, for hot water in hotels or for example in swimming pools.
GEA AWP has carried out over 6,000 test cycless with electric shut-off and control valves ("motor activated valves"). New electric shut-off and control valves are now also available for pipe outside diameters (DN) from DN 6 to DN 80. Previously, the nominal diameters ranged from DN 100 to DN 500. The electric actuator is a multi-voltage actuator which can be operated with 24 V DC or up to 240 V AC and is also available with a digital positioner system for 0-10V, 4-20mA.
GEA is one of the world’s largest suppliers of systems and components to the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. The international technology group, founded in 1881, focuses on machinery and plants, as well as advanced process technology, components and comprehensive services.