Actuation Services

actuation services

Repairs, Upgrades, Preventative Maintenance, and More.

Midwest Valve Services is your single source for comprehensive pneumatic, electric, and hydraulic actuation services. With trained technicians, years of industry experience, and our detailed reporting process, we’ll decrease your downtime and keep costs to a minimum.

Actuator Repairs

Why replace when repair is a viable option? Whether on site or in the shop, we can perform repair services including actuator removal and reinstallation, complete disassembly, chemical cleaning, switch refurbishments, stem nut machining, and start-up and commissioning. We have experience in reconditioning actuators from multiple manufacturers and offer a Repair-By-Exchange program for repairs that are time-sensitive.

Adapters & Upgrades

When automation is desired, Midwest Valve Services has the experience, knowledge and capabilities to custom fabricate cost-effective adaptions and upgrades as needed. As a part of our actuation services portfolio, we offer in-house machining capabilities, custom adapter designs, and new actuation products engineered to meet your needs.

Preventative Maintenance (PM) — Actuator Survey & Inspection

Actuators are often subjected to extreme service conditions and get little attention or maintenance until problems arise. We recommend routine maintenance checks every twelve months to ensure proper, reliable operation. A PM Survey is the best way to gauge reliability, schedule future repairs, and budget for outages and turnarounds. Key actions we take during our PM Survey include:

Recording actuator and name plate data, and providing pictorial report documentation (accessible through our portal)
Visual inspection for stress fractures, loose bolting, grease leaks, and damaged wires
Manually stroking the actuator and opening limit switches
Checking for noise bearings, binding, and electrical current deviations during operation
Removing a small grease sample to be inspected and analyzed
Creating a Summary Survey Report that prioritizes our repair recommendations

On-Site or at Our Service Centers

Whether at your site or in one of our facilities, we can evaluate and repair your equipment regardless of manufacturer. Our rigorous training and real-world experience mean that you get experienced and knowledgeable certified technicians who are dedicated to serving your needs. We are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our service centers are conveniently located in Minooka, IL; Mosinee, WI; Des Moines, IA; Mandan, ND; and Woodbury, MN.