Case Studies

Take a look inside of our Sesto MM1F 3-Way Ball Valve! There are two key features to note about the Class 150 Multiport here. First, have a look at the sealing surfaces on the top. Deep grooves and thick gaskets make the "torturous path" more…

Throw back to this awesome Trunnion Ball Valve w/ Scotch Yoke assembly fro IVS 2024! This package is something we can deliver with full air controls panel. 100% Italian designed and manufactured.

These Delta T Resilient Butterfly Valves in Ductile Iron Wafer Body w/ Stainless Steel Disc & EPDM Seat are being operated by our MT Series Rack & Pinion Actuators. Each assembly has a GOW Series Declutchable Gear Operator for Manual Override. The Solenoid diverts air,…

This Delta T 851 Series, High Performance, Stainless Steel, Class 150, Butterfly Valves is being automated by our HD Series, Scotch Yoke Actuator and includes limit switch, solenoid valve, and termination. There was also another 18" Valve in the same configuration that shipped with this…

These Open/Close/Jog 120VAC ME Series Max-Electric Actuators are automating our Lug Ductile Iron Resilient Butterfly Valves! Max-Air Technology is a full service part-turn automation manufacturer. We make our own valve, actuators, and automation accessories. Automation is simple with Max-Air because of our world class valve…

These Pneumatically Automated Sesto 3-Way Valves include Limit Switch w/ L-Port Beacon, Termination, Solenoid Valve w/ Speed Control Mufflers, and our Patented Dual Travel Stop MT Rack & Pinion Actuator. Each product in this assembly is 100% provided by Max-Air! We have a full line…

This Epoxy Coated MT71 DA Actuator has a a torque of 23,088 in-lbs at 80psi. Our larger sized Rack & Pinions are perfect for situations where a scotch yoke is too heavy or takes up too much space. This one includes an Air Filter Regulator…

Below you will see an MT Series Rack and Pinion Actuator w/ Explosion Proof Solenoid, Limit Switch Box, and Termination. Our GOW Series Declutchable Override features an easy declutch mechanism, integrated block and bleed capability, and lockout/tagout holes.

This is a Hazardous Location 5800 in-lbs actuator with modulating control. It is optioned with a Local Control Station that operates the actuator in local or remote mode, except this is designed to function in a Safe Location (non-hazloc). So an operator can position the…

Through our Sesto Valves brand, we supply a variety of engineered ball valve solutions! These 4" Class 600 Carbon Steel Metal-Seated Trunnion Valves are going into high pressure steam service. The 316 Stainless Steel Ball and Seat are coated with Tungsten Carbide. All of this…

These Class 300 Stainless Double Offset DeltaT Butterfly Valves have Stainless Discs w/ Hard Chrome Plating and Inconel Seats. Our Metal Seated Doubles can be made to order in a variety of trims and exotic alloys. Need severe service valves? We have you covered with…

We have such an incredible warehouse team! Pictured below, we have our inventory, production, and automation teams represented. These guys get the job done and love meeting our partner's needs!

Shipping now! Pictured below is one of our HD Series Double Acting Scotch Yoke Actuators w/ Positioner and Stainless Steel tubing.

These 2" 2000 WOG (Class 800) 3-Pc Ball Valves in Carbon Steel are going out as Explosion Proof Packages! The Termination from Solenoid to Limit Switch includes Seal-Off Fitting w/ Seal Off Compound. Have a hazardous location application? Reach out to our team of experts…

These 3/4" (Class 2500) 3-Way Trunnion Sesto Premium Ball Valves were produced by our team for a contract manufacturer to integrate into a chemical injection skid that will go on a production platform in Trinidad. They include our Stainless Steel Rack & Pinion Actuators with…

These small 1/4" Stainless Ball Valves are being automated by our MT Series Rack & Pinion Actuator and included one of our SV61 Series Solenoid Valves. From small diameter to large, Max-Air has you covered!

Our Sesto Premium division is your solution for Custom Forged Ball Valves. This Metal Seated Class 600 4" Flanged Trunnion was one of many. Our Forged Valves can be made from custom/exotic materials for any application. We also deliver much faster than the current market…

Black Epoxy Coating on this Double Acting Scotch Yoke unit looks great and provides an extra layer of protection against the environment! The Yoke pictured includes a Hydraulic Handpump Override for local manual override.

We have stocked options for Open/Close Feedback on Manual Valves! While not all valves need to be automated in an installation, often many manual valves that play an important role lack feedback!

Direct Mount packages are our specialty! Our MT Rack & Pinion Actuators come with an ISO Direct Mount interface. Our Delta T High Performance Butterfly Valves are made to this same standard, making them a perfect match! The valve featured here is a Class 150…

These 15 3/4" Modulating V-Ball Assemblies use our standard TFM 1600 Seats rated for Chemical Environments, Steam, & Moderate Pressures. The 3-PC 2000 WOG Ball Valves have 30° V-Balls. The Electric Actuator modulates via a 420mA signal. Each valve includes a stainless tag and laser…

This 10" Stainless Steel Tee Assembly includes our Delta T Stainless Resilient Butterfly Valves, Stainless Tee, Custom Stainless Linkage, and a Modulating Max-Electric Actuator. This particular configuration is for diverting flow. Media enters through the center flange and diverts left, right, or somewhere in between…

Our AG Series Scotch Yokes are Made in Italy, Field-Safe Serviceable, and built for a 25-Year Design Life! With torques covering from 13,000 in-lbs to 300,000 in-lbs and Design Verification, the AG Series is one of the most robust Scotch Yoke Actuators on the market!

This Tee Assembly uses our Delta T Valves Ductile Iron Lug Resilient Butterfly Valves w/ Nickle Plated Ductile Iron Disc and Buna Seat. The valves are being operated by a single Max-Electric Intelligent MA Series Actuator complete with Electronic Failsafe via SuperCap!

The assembly below shows a plastic 3-Way Ball Valve with our UT Technopolymer Series Rack & Pinion Actuator. The UT Tech Series Actuators are designed to withstand the most extreme environments (Hydrocarbons, Organic Solvents, and Fuels). Available in three sizes, your applications requiring plastics and…

Our Customer provided the Top Entry Ball Valve, and we provided the automation! On top is a Custom Bracket/Coupler made in house, MT Series Rack & Pinion Actuator, MS45 Series Limit Switch Box, and Solenoid Valve.

Check out these Automated Sesto Class 300 Flanged Ball Valves! They are complete with Rack & Pinion Actuator, Solenoid Valve, Limit Switch, and Termination. The customer had requested paper tags for traceability.

This is a Hazardous Location 5800 in-lbs actuator with modulating control. It is optioned with a Local Control Station that operates the actuator in local or remote mode, except this is designed to function in a Safe Location (non-hazloc). So an operator can position the…

Our Sesto Valves 3-Pc 2000 WOG (Class 800) Ball Valves and these ME Series Electric Actuators pair perfectly together to provide a compact direct mount package!

This Metal Seated Delta T Control Series Butterfly Valve is being automated by our HD Series Spring Return Scotch Yoke Actuator. Modulation is being performed via positioner. This is a premium control package. Our unique diffuser plate butterfly valve incorporates a spherical edged disc with…

Pictured below is an order of our Delta T Resilient Seated Butterfly Valves with Manual Gear Operators. While we often focus on automated packages, manual valves make up many of the orders that leave our shop. For ease of operation & large diameter valves, upgrade…

This Double Acting Scotch Yoke has just come out of the paint booth with this sleek Epoxy paint job in black! Our HD Series Scotch Yokes cover up to 2,000,000 in-lbs (DA) & 1,000,000 in-lbs (SR).

Check out this SE Series (Spring Return) Max-Electric Actuator on our DeltaT 10" Ductile Iron Resilient Seated Butterfly Valve! This is a 100% Max-Air supplied packages using our brand of Electric Actuators and Butterfly Valves.

Check out this 2" Class 150 Handle Operated Flanged Ball Valve in Carbon Steel with a 90° V-Ball! We offer V-Balls in 15°, 30°, 60°, and 90°. Also, take notice of the stainless part number tag and directional flow arrow on the flange. Clear markings…

These resilient seated eccentric plug valves are being automated by our largest Rack & Pinion style MT Series Actuator! Many times these torque ranges are covered by Scotch Yoke Actuators, but our MT76 offers a more compact and lightweight solution. The third image below features…

While we often post our automated packages, not to be forgotten is our extensive line of quarter-turn valves! We carry Butterfly Valves through our Delta T Valves Brand and Ball Valves through our Sesto Valves Brand. Pictured below are Stainless Steel 2" Class 150 Flanged…

This Max-Electric ME Series Actuator with Local Control Unit is automating our Delta T Stainless Steel, Wafer, High Performance Butterfly Valve. Due to application requirements, our pre-fab bracket was used along with a custom coupler.

Our Delta T Brand, Cavitation Control Series Butterfly Valve reduces cavitation, noise, and provides equal percentage flow! The valve offers greater range-ability and higher CV when fully open compared to other types of control valves. This allows for more precise flow control without a significant…

This order included 100 Open/Close/Jog & 100 Modulating Max-Electric ME Series Units mounted on top of our Sesto Midrange 3-Pc 2000 WOG (Class 800) Ball Valve! These compact and elegant packages are possible because of our Engineering Teams commitment to carefully planned direct mount product…

Same assembly in four different sizes! Our Class 150 Flanged Sesto Ball Valves are being pneumatically actuated with our MT Series Aluminum Rack & Pinion Actuators. Each assembly has a Solenoid and Limit Switch with Termination. All items were pulled from stock!

Now Stocking Limit Switch to Gear Operator Mounting Brackets! Open/Close Feedback on Manual Valves has never been easier. We offer the stocked brackets on our Gear Operators up to 30,000 in-lbs and made to order up to 900,000 in-lbs!

This 180° Rack & Pinion Actuator is setup for 3-Position operation via two Solenoid Valves and Explosion Proof Tubing. Note the special 3-Position Beacon on top of the Limit Switch to clearly indicate the positioning of the valve.

These are some cutaway units we made in house. We are preparing to ramp up production to meet distributor demand for samples like these. Stay tuned!

This order had over 90 Flanged Class 150 Stainless Vented Ball Sesto Valves! Vented balls allow for the relief of pressure in the closed position.

This entire assembly was provided by the brands of Max-Air Technology. The Metal Seated, Forged Stainless Steel, Class 300, L-Port, 3-Way Floating Sesto Ball Valve is being automated by our MT Series Rack & Pinion w/ Explosion Proof Solenoid, Limit Switch Box, and Termination.

This 10" Stainless Steel Tee Assembly includes our Delta T Stainless Resilient Butterfly Valves, Stainless Tee, Custom Stainless Linkage, and a Modulating Max-Electric Actuator. This particular configuration is for diverting flow. Media enters through the center flange and diverts left, right, or somewhere in between…

This is a common full solution assembly, our Delta T Resilient Butterfly Valve w/ MT Rack & Pinion Actuator, Solenoid, Limit Switch, & Termination. Assemblies like these are assembled from stock. Assembly and Termination is done in-house by our world class technicians, and the butterfly…

Take a look at the same Segmented Ball Valve w/ Explosion Proof Electric Actuator Assembly in 3 different sizes! From left to right there are 4", 6", and 8" Sesto Valves Segmented Balls with the appropriately sized Max-Electric MX Series Actuator. Every item pictured was…

This Sesto Valves Segmented Ball Valve is being automated by our MX Series HazLoc Electric Actuator. These have become a very common assembly to pass through our shop! All items were pulled from stock and assembled at our North American Headquarters.

These 4" Stem Extensions for our Midrange Sesto Valves are great for automation or handle operation!

Pictured here are four of our Delta T Resilient (EPDM Seat & Stainless Disc) Butterfly Valves with 20" Stem Extension and Handle. We can offer Stem Extensions in a variety of sizes. Whether it is 6 inches or 6 feet, we have you covered!

Our Max-Electric Actuators and Delta T Butterfly Valves pair well! Quality throughout the entire automation package is our commitment. Both valve and actuator were pulled from stock, and our exceptional machine shop produced the bracket and coupler!

Our AG Series Scotch Yoke Actuators are meant for the most demanding of applications! Designed, built, and tested at our Worldwide Headquarters in Italy. Sizes to cover torques from 13,000 in-Ibs to 300,000 in-Ibs!

Our AG Series Scotch Yoke Actuators automating these 12" trunnions provide an unparalleled level of performance! The AG Series is 100% engineered, manufactured, and assembled in Italy. It offers the utmost heavy duty performance with safe inline repairability.

These Sanitary Ball Valve Assemblies are complete with our Stainless Steel 48 Series Limit Switch Box and MT Series Actuator with our Proprietary LockMesh® Coating!

When Open/Close feedback is needed for manual valves, Max-Air has you covered! With our custom mounting kits and 45 Series Limit Switch, we have the solution.

These 3/8" Stainless Ball Valves are being automated with one of our smallest Rack & Pinion Actuators in Technopolymer. This combination is great for corrosive environments! Have questions about corrosive applications? Reach out to our team to discuss the various materials, coatings, and finishes offered…

The Max-Air line of technopolymer actuators are designed to withstand the most extreme environments (Hydrocarbons, Organic Solvents, and Fuels)! Pictured below is our UT Tech Series Actuator on some plastic ball valves with 45 Series Limit Switch Boxes and Termination.

These direct mount Delta T Valves Resilient Seated Butterflies are being automated with our MT Series Rack & Pinion Pneumatic Actuators! Our commitment to offering direct mount solutions, in as many situations as possible, creates solutions like these. A simple, quality, and competitive package like…

Our Flanged Sesto Valves w/ Max-Electric Actuators provide unparalleled performance! The smaller valve has a 30° V-Ball and the larger a 90°. Both valves are market by a laser with the ball degree and flow direction.

This Double Acting Scotch Yoke Actuator with our Delta T 24" Lug Ductile Iron Butterfly Valve comes complete with Solenoid Valve, Air Filter Regulator, and Stainless Tubing. The items in the assembly came from stock, and solution was put together by our world class automation…

The combination below of our Delta T Cavitation Control Valve and our Max-Electric ME Series Modulating Actuator create a fantastic control valve solution! Unparalleled Range-Ability w/ Equal Percentage Flow, Fine-Tuned Low Flow Control, High Flow Capacity, Reduced Noise, and Reduced Vibration automated by a Heavy…

These 3/4" 3-PC Sesto Valves Stainless Ball Valves are mounted to MT Rack & Pinion Actuators and Pneumatic Positioners. This entire package was supplied from our stock in Wentzville, MO and assembled there as well!

Pictured here is our MT Series Actuator complete with Positioner, Stainless Tubing, and Air Filter Regulator! Don't have an automation shop? Use our team of expert automation technicians. Max-Air Technology provides world class automation packages. Contact us today!

Shipments like these show just how complete of an assembly Max-Air Technology can provide! Pictured here are two different sized Sesto Valves Segmented Ball Valves automated with MT Series Rack & Pinion Actuators. They shipped complete with the Positioners, Air Filter Regulators, and Stainless Tubing. All items…

Our MT Series Actuators are a perfect match for these 6" Direct Mount Sanitary Ball Valves! Every one of our Rack & Pinion Actuators meets the ISO 5211 Standard. This decision allows us to provide a versatile product and the best automation solutions possible.

These Delta T Class 150 High Performance Butterfly Valves w/ Max-Electric MX Series HazLoc Actuators are an excellent solution for demanding environments! All MX units comply to CSA Class 1, Division 1, Groups C, D T4 temperature standards as well as Class 2 Division 1Groups…

Cold weather got you down? Get back up and running with one of our MT Series Rack & Pinion Actuators with Low Temp Seals and Grease! We have our Standard -4°F (-20°C) with Low Temp option of down to -49°F (-45°C). We also have a…

This SX Series, Spring Return Fail-Safe HazLoc Actuator, w/ Delta T Butterfly Valve is on its way to our partner. All units are available with or without a manual override handwheel and comply to CSA Class 1, Division 1, Groups C, D T4 temperature standards…

Pictured below is our MA Series Electric Actuator with 3-PC Ball Valves in two different sizes. These electric units utilize an “Advanced Interface” for operation and configuration with all setup and monitoring done through a set of push buttons and illustrated on an OLED screen.

Have a look at these custom painted AG Series Actuators and our largest MT Series Rack & Pinion Actuators! These are shipping out of our Worldwide Headquarters in Italy.

Pictured here is a double acting automation package built for a subsea application. The Actuator is our Lock Mesh Coated MT Series Rack & Pinion and is well suited for subsea. By mounting brackets to the NAMUR pattern on top of the actuator, along with…

Explosion Proof Butterfly Delta T Valves Assemblies in multiple sizes are shipping! The assemblies come complete with termination.

These 3 AG Series Scotch Yoke Actuators Hydraulic Override are leaving our factory in Italy! Our AG Series is modular, safe for field servicing, as well as tested & manufactured w/ the highest grade materials/machining. It is designed and manufactured 100% in Italy and covers…

Our Newly Updated Max-Electric Line is flying off the shelf! We are so grateful for the rapid adoption from our partners. If you haven't already, give them a shot and send us your inquiries! Pictured below our three ME Series Actuators on top of 3…

Customer Supplied Plastic Ball Valve Assemblies w/ our MT Series Rack & Pinion Actuators, Solenoid Valves, and Limit Switch Boxes.

Even more Sanitary Valves w/ Lock Mesh Actuators & Stainless Limit Switch Boxes are shipping! Orders like these really show off the unique options Max-Air has to offer. Sanitary applications often require the whole assembly to be stainless, but with our unique Lock Mesh coating,…

When there is a need for Open/Close feedback on a manual valve, we have a solution! This entire assembly was fulfilled with in stock Limit Switches and Flanged Ball Valves, as well mounting hardware machined in house.

Lock Mesh is an incredible solution for sanitary applications! Lock Mesh Actuators can be used in applications requiring Caustic Washdown. They have the same corrosion resistance as Stainless Steel Actuators but at a lower cost and weight. These Sanitary Ball Valve Assemblies were fully provided…

Shipping this 42" Carbon Steel Delta T Valves Class 150 High Performance automated with a HD Series Scotch Yoke Actuator. Need large diameter valves? Max-Air can provide!

All MX Series Hazardous Location industrial electric actuators comply to CSA Class 1, Division 1, Groups C, D T4 temperature standards as well as Class 2 Division 1Groups E, F, G with T130 degree temperature standards. The units are also fully ATEX rated for Class…

This is a sample of 3 assemblies from a massive order of High Performance Delta T Valves and Max-Air Manual Override Gear Operators, Rack & Pinion Actuators, and Limit Switches. The handles are removed before shipping. Max-Air is your one-stop-shop for a top to bottom valve package!

Pictured here is a 24" High Performance Delta T Valves Butterfly w/ MT Series Rack & Pinion Actuator. The Explosion Proof Termination links our SV93 Solenoid Valve and Stainless 48 Series Limit Switch Box!

Check out these large diameter Scotch Yoke Assemblies! 20" and 24" Resilient Delta T Valves with out HD Series Yokes automating. Everything on it is provided by Max-Air. From the Bracket and Coupler to the Limit Switch Box, we do it all!

These ME Series Max-Electric Actuators are shipping out with Stainless Lug High Performance Delta T Valves! The customer requested we ship the 12 valves and 12 actuators disassembled to be assembled on site. As always Max-Air is happy to accommodate for our partners needs!

This unique looking order has customer supplied valves, our UT19 Technopolymer Actuators, Max-Air Namur SV61s with low power coil for ASi bus system, and IFM ASi limit switches with SV to LS termination.

The newly expanded Max-Electric line is flying off the shelves! Going out today are some ME Series Electric Actuators mounted to Delta T Valves High Performance Class 150 Carbon Steel Butterfly Valves. Due to our commitment to direct mount solutions, actuator to valve mounting is…

This SS series actuator is outfitted with a custom, knurled & extended SS pinion, engineered to provide reliable and long-lasting performance for the marine food industry. The special knurls on the end of the pinion are used for specialized OEM processing equipment.

Reinvesting is a core principle of Max-Air Technology. We put the experience of our partners and employees first. One of the ways Max-Air is working to optimize delivery as we experience rapid growth is reinvesting in automated inventory solutions. This vertical storage device has taken…

This week our machine shop in Wentzville, Missouri has produced Butterfly Valve Stems, 180° Extended Travel Stops, 90° Extended Travel Stops, High Capacity Speed Blocks, Hundreds of Brackets with Couplers, and all sorts of unique Valve Stem Adapters. Our local, in-house machining capabilities allow us…

This past week has been electric! Orders are shipping out faster than we can get photos. Please enjoy these ME Series Modulating 3,540 in-lbs 120VAC Electric Actuators mounted to our Delta T Valves High Performance Class 150 Carbon Steel Butterfly Valves.

Full speed ahead! Our brand new Max-Electric MA Series is already a hit! We are so thankful for the response of our customers. Time and time again as we launch new lines to expand our offering, our partners are quick to adopt and graciously offer…

These custom Aluminum Bronze Class 150 High Performance Butterfly Valves for a Seawater Application are produced specifically by our Delta T Valves brand to meet API 609 Category A. The custom o-ring grooves on both faces of the valve allow for sealing via o-ring without the need…

Pictured below are 88 assemblies in 3 different configurations. All of the components were pulled directly from stock and assembled by our in house team. Our extensive inventory allows for the quick fulfillment of larger projects, and our expert assembly crew ensures top quality automation…

These Resilient Butterfly Assemblies are actuated with our Patented Dual Travel Stop Design Rack & Pinion Actuators and include Positioner with our new "Max-Air Blue" Nylon Tubing! We are busier than ever but always have time for more!

One of the unique uses we have found for our SS Series Stainless Steel Actuators, is the ability to run them using seawater as the operating media. With some slight in-house modification, Stainless Tubing, and our custom machined Stainless Steel High Capacity Flow Block, these…

These Silicone-Free 8" Class 150 Flanged Sesto Valves Ball Valves are being automated with our smallest HD Series Scotch Yoke Actuator! All items came from stock at our North American Headquarters.

Our Delta T Valves 12" Triple Offset WCB Butterfly Valves are being automated with our HD Series Scotch Yoke Actuators! Max-Air was chosen based on our product offering, automation capabilities, and delivery.

This Sesto Valves M30F Class 300 Carbon Steel Ball Valve is being automated with one of our MT Series Actuators w/ MS45 Limit Switch Boxes. All items in this photo were pulled from stock at our North American Headquarters in Wentzville, MO. Have questions about…

These Class 150 Flanged Ball Valve Assemblies use our MT Series Actuators, Mounting, and Sesto Valves M15F Ball Valves. Packages like this are quick and easy! All products were in stock at our North American Headquarters.