The new MPA valve actuator from Hanbay is a positioning device for needle, ball, plug valves and the like. It can be controlled by 4-20mA, RS485 or TTL signals, and provides torques up to 18Nm. Options include: panel mounting, 12-24V AC/DC operation, daisy-chaining, and customisation to specific valves or other applications. Applications include: computer controlled discrete or continuous positioning of single or multiple valve laboratory automation projects, direct control with input from signal source, remote control of valves etc.