The advanced capabilities of SIPOS Aktorik’s electric actuators have enabled the company to secure a major order from San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA) in California. The HiMod product has been selected by the utility to assist with control of water flow to remote valves that support City agencies including San Diego, Escondido, La Jolla and Oceanside. Commissioning and ongoing support will be provided by AUMA Actuators Inc.
An initial order for seven SIPOS actuators have been delivered to SDCWA’s Rancho Hydroelectric facility in San Diego: the devices will be adopted on lines ranging from 36” to 60”.
Commenting on the challenges met by the SIPOS HiMod actuator at the SDCWA installations, Justin Ledger, Marketing and Business Development Manager at AUMA Actuators Inc. said: “SDCWA required slow valve operation to decrease water hammer damage and this is an area of particular expertise from SIPOS. The actuators require long stroke times (23min) and heavy pulse modulation – this was addressed by the HiMod, which can be built for 120vac primary power and still provide continuous modulation. By contrast, other actuator lines only allow a maximum of 15 minute duty and minimal modulation for 120vac units.”
