{"id":67121,"date":"2025-11-27T09:22:16","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T06:22:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/blog-proper-valve-and-actuator-selection\/"},"modified":"2025-12-18T14:32:23","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T11:32:23","slug":"blog-proper-valve-and-actuator-selection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/en\/blog-proper-valve-and-actuator-selection\/","title":{"rendered":"Proper Valve and Actuator Selection in Industrial Installations \u2014 Strengthen Your Systems with Unox"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In industrial plants, valve and actuator selection is often one of the most critical but least considered steps in system design. The wrong valve can lead to excessive pressure loss in the system, reduced efficiency, wasted energy and even plant shutdowns. The right valve, on the other hand, manages flow properly, extends equipment life, reduces operating costs and improves safety.  <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Unox<\/strong> makes it easy to choose the right valve and actuator in industrial plants with its wide product range, high-strength material preferences, domestic production advantage and technical consultancy service. This guide explains step by step why you should choose which product for your plant. <\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Sayfa \u0130\u00e7eri\u011fi<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/en\/blog-proper-valve-and-actuator-selection\/#Why_Choosing_the_Right_Valve_and_Actuator_is_Critical\" >Why Choosing the Right Valve and Actuator is Critical<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/en\/blog-proper-valve-and-actuator-selection\/#Industrial_Valve_Types_and_Usage_Areas\" >Industrial Valve Types and Usage Areas<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/en\/blog-proper-valve-and-actuator-selection\/#1_Solenoid_Valves_%E2%80%93_The_Key_to_Fast_and_Precise_Control\" >1. Solenoid Valves &#8211; The Key to Fast and Precise Control<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/en\/blog-proper-valve-and-actuator-selection\/#2_Ball_Valves_%E2%80%93_Strong_Sealing_Long_Life\" >2. Ball Valves &#8211; Strong Sealing, Long Life<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/en\/blog-proper-valve-and-actuator-selection\/#3_Control_Valves_%E2%80%93_The_Ultimate_in_Process_Management\" >3. Control Valves &#8211; The Ultimate in Process Management<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/en\/blog-proper-valve-and-actuator-selection\/#4_Pneumatic_and_Electric_Actuated_Valves_%E2%80%93_Remote_Safe_and_Intelligent_Control\" >4. Pneumatic and Electric Actuated Valves &#8211; Remote, Safe and Intelligent Control<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/en\/blog-proper-valve-and-actuator-selection\/#Pneumatic_Actuators\" >Pneumatic Actuators<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/en\/blog-proper-valve-and-actuator-selection\/#Electric_Actuators\" >Electric Actuators<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/en\/blog-proper-valve-and-actuator-selection\/#7_Golden_Criteria_for_Choosing_the_Right_Valve\" >7 Golden Criteria for Choosing the Right Valve<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/en\/blog-proper-valve-and-actuator-selection\/#What_do_you_get_when_you_choose_Unox\" >What do you get when you choose Unox?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/en\/blog-proper-valve-and-actuator-selection\/#Domestic_Production_%E2%80%93_Faster_Supply\" >Domestic Production &#8211; Faster Supply<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/en\/blog-proper-valve-and-actuator-selection\/#Wide_Product_Range\" >Wide Product Range<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/en\/blog-proper-valve-and-actuator-selection\/#Long-lasting_Material_Quality\" >Long-lasting Material Quality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/en\/blog-proper-valve-and-actuator-selection\/#Technical_Consulting\" >Technical Consulting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/en\/blog-proper-valve-and-actuator-selection\/#Energy_Efficiency\" >Energy Efficiency<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/en\/blog-proper-valve-and-actuator-selection\/#Conclusion_The_Heart_of_Your_Plant_Passes_Through_the_Right_Valve\" >Conclusion The Heart of Your Plant Passes Through the Right Valve<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Choosing_the_Right_Valve_and_Actuator_is_Critical\"><\/span>  Why Choosing the Right Valve and Actuator is Critical<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Accuracy of fluid control:<\/strong> The wrong valve type can adversely affect the velocity, pressure and temperature of the fluid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Energy efficiency:<\/strong> Non-optimized valves and actuators increase energy loss.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Safety<\/strong> Incorrect valve selection in steam, hot oil, chemical or gas systems creates risk.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maintenance costs:<\/strong> Poor quality or non-process-compliant products fail frequently.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Long-lasting operation:<\/strong> Correctly selected equipment keeps the plant running safely 24\/7.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Therefore, choosing valves and actuators is not just about &#8220;buying a product&#8221;; it is <strong>about investing in the performance of the plant<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Industrial_Valve_Types_and_Usage_Areas\"><\/span>  Industrial Valve Types and Usage Areas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n<p>The following summary has been prepared in parallel with Unox&#8217;s product categories:<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Solenoid_Valves_%E2%80%93_The_Key_to_Fast_and_Precise_Control\"><\/span><strong>1. Solenoid Valves &#8211; The Key to Fast and Precise Control<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/en\/solenoid-valve\/\">Solenoid valves<\/a> are especially preferred in automation lines where <strong>fast on-off control<\/strong> is required.<br\/>Solenoid valves that exhibit high performance in water, air, gas, oil and steam lines are frequently preferred by enterprises with their compact structure and low energy consumption.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Advantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Response time in milliseconds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>100% compliance with automation systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minimal maintenance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Energy-efficient operation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>Who Uses It?<\/strong><br\/>Steam systems, automation lines, treatment plants, machinery manufacturers, HVAC systems.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Ball_Valves_%E2%80%93_Strong_Sealing_Long_Life\"><\/span><strong>2. Ball Valves &#8211; Strong Sealing, Long Life<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/en\/ball-valves\/\">Ball valves<\/a> provide minimum loss in flow thanks to their full bore structure. Their resistance to high pressure and temperature makes them versatile. <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Advantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Close to 100% tightness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easy on-off<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Durable body and long life<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wide range of diameter options<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>Where to use?<\/strong><br\/>Water systems, chemical processes, oil plants, food production lines.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Control_Valves_%E2%80%93_The_Ultimate_in_Process_Management\"><\/span><strong>3. Control Valves &#8211; The Ultimate in Process Management<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/en\/control-valves\/\">Control valves<\/a> are preferred in systems where flow must be controlled <strong>proportionally<\/strong>.<br\/>Indispensable in plants where pressure, flow or temperature must be precisely managed.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Precise modulation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High control stability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full integration with automation systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Energy optimization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>These valves are especially used in critical systems such as <strong>steam boilers, heat exchangers, chemical process tanks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Pneumatic_and_Electric_Actuated_Valves_%E2%80%93_Remote_Safe_and_Intelligent_Control\"><\/span><strong>4. <a href=\"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/en\/actuator-valves\/\">Pneumatic and Electric Actuated Valves <\/a>&#8211; Remote, Safe and Intelligent Control<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/en\/actuator-valves\/\">Actuated valves<\/a> are used where human intervention is difficult or risky.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pneumatic_Actuators\"><\/span><strong>Pneumatic Actuators<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Works fast<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Safe in areas where there is a risk of explosion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ideal for demanding processes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Electric_Actuators\"><\/span><strong>Electric Actuators<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>High control precision<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Energy friendly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integrates into smart automation systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Unox&#8217;s actuated solutions play a critical role in plant modernization and Industry 4.0 automation projects.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Golden_Criteria_for_Choosing_the_Right_Valve\"><\/span>  7 Golden Criteria for Choosing the Right Valve<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n<p>Knowing the fluid in your plant and the system characteristics is the basis for the right choice. Be sure to answer the following questions when making a choice: <\/p>\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>What is a fluid?<\/strong><br\/>Water, air, steam, oil, gas, chemicals&#8230;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What are the temperature and pressure values?<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What is the line diameter and flow rate?<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Is manual or automatic control required?<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Will it be integrated into the automation system?<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Is the process critical? (Is production downtime costly?) <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Should maintenance be easy to access?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<p>Each of these criteria determines which valve and actuator is right for you.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_get_when_you_choose_Unox\"><\/span>  What do you get when you choose Unox?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Domestic_Production_%E2%80%93_Faster_Supply\"><\/span><strong>  Domestic Production &#8211; Faster Supply<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>Unox products offer the advantage of fast delivery and minimize waiting times for spare parts.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wide_Product_Range\"><\/span><strong>  Wide Product Range<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>From solenoid valve to control valve, actuator to compensator, all the equipment you may need is available under one roof.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Long-lasting_Material_Quality\"><\/span><strong>  Long-lasting Material Quality<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>High pressure and temperature resistant body structures offer maximum safety.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Technical_Consulting\"><\/span><strong>  Technical Consulting<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>Expert engineering support from choosing the right valve to field application.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Energy_Efficiency\"><\/span><strong>  Energy Efficiency<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>Properly selected Unox valves reduce your operating costs.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion_The_Heart_of_Your_Plant_Passes_Through_the_Right_Valve\"><\/span>  Conclusion The Heart of Your Plant Passes Through the Right Valve<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n<p>The choice of valves and actuators in industrial plants is not just a technical decision &#8211; it <strong>is a key determinant of plant efficiency, safety and operating costs.<\/strong><br\/>Unox makes your plant stronger, safer and more efficient with long-lasting products, technical engineering and professional consultancy.<\/p>\n\n<p>If you are looking for the best valve and actuator solutions for your system, you have come to the right place with Unox.<\/p>\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In industrial plants, valve and actuator selection is often one of the most critical but least considered steps in system<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":64357,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_joinchat":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[1715],"tags":[1726,1720,1724,1721,1723,1725,1722,1719],"class_list":["post-67121","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-unox-blog","tag-actuator","tag-akiskan-kontrol","tag-control-valve","tag-energy-efficiency","tag-solenoid-valve","tag-valve","tag-valve-system","tag-valve-types"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/67121","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=67121"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/67121\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":67122,"href":"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/67121\/revisions\/67122"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/64357"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=67121"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=67121"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=67121"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}