Automated Valves

Valve Actuators

S&K Automation Specializes in Actuated Valves including Ball Valves, Butterfly Valves, Globe Control Valves, Gate Valves, and Vball Control Valves.  We Offer Quick Delivery on a Large Selection of Pneumatic Valve Air Actuators. Electric Valve Actuators, Damper Valve Actuators, and Actuator Accessories like 3-15 psi Valve Positioners, 4-20ma Valve Positioners, Mechanical Limit Switches, Proximatey Limit Switches, Explosionproof Limit Switches, Namur Solenoid Valves, Mufflers and Speed Control Mufflers, and Much More.

Automated Valves

S&K Automation is a leading US Supplier of Rack and Pinion Pneumatic Air Actuators and Valve Positioners for use on VBall Control Valves, Butterfly Valves, 3 Way Divertor Valves, 3 Way Mixing Valves, Computer Center Valves, and Special Application Valves

Rack and Pinion Pneumatic Air Actuators


Rotation: 90 Degree and 180 Degree Operation
Materials of Construction: Anodized Aluminum, Teflon Coated, Nickel Plated, Nickel Infused - (for Foaming CIP used in Food, Pharmaceutical and Chemical Industry), Stainless Steel, Tantalum, and Epoxy Coated. 
Operation: Double Acting / Air to Air, Spring Return, Modulating, Fail in Last Position, Dribble Feed and other control types are available. 

Valve Positioners


Input Signal: 4-20ma, 3-15psi, 2-10vdc, Hart, Field Bus, Modbus, Profibus, others
Materials: Aluminum, Technopolymer, Stainless Steel

Limit Switches


Types: Mechanical, Proximity, Explosionproof, Smart

Solenoid Valves


Types: 3 way, 4 way, 5 way and Fail in Last Position
Electrical Classification: Nema4, Nema4X, Explosionproof

Valve Packages


Complete Valve and Actuator Packages include: bracket and coupling sets, stem adapters, limit switches, 3-15 psi positioners, 4-20 psi positioners and namur solenoid valves. High Torque Actuators for Large Valves and Miniature Actuators for Small Valves.


Our Customers include: Chemical Plants; Oil and Gas Pipelines; Refineries; Oil Well Drilling; Pharmaceutical Industry; Gas, Coal and Nuclear Power Industry; Undersea Pipeline Industry; Agricultural Sprayer/GPS Industry; Ethanol Industry;  Building Automation Controls Specialists, and General Process Industry Applications. We have special programs for OEM Manufacturers, Stocking Distributors, Resellers, Valve Automation Houses, and Mechanical Contractors.

Popular Questions

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  • What does S&K Automation specialize in?

    Specialists in Automated Valves, Spring Return Valves, Electric Motorized Ball Valves, Butterly Valves, Multiport Valves, Wafer Ball Valves, and VBall Control Valves.


    We may have the Largest Selection of Valves and Automated Valves on the Internet.  US Military, Chemical, Refinery, Polymer, Power, Food, Pharma, Biotech, Manufacturing, OEM, Stocking Distributor, Resale and other Industries.

  • What are some customer industries S&K Automation has served?

    S&K Automation has served a wide range of reputable clients and high-end clients, including but not limited to Ford Motor Company, NASA, General Mills, Kraft Foods, Nestle, Siemens, Mayo Clinic, and mulitple universities. S&K Automation has served clients in the space industry, automation, biopharma, and more. 

  • Where are you located?

    We are located at 3530 Olive Ln N - Plymouth, Minnesota, United States 55447. 

  • Can you tell me more about S&K Automation?

    It is our goal to help you find the Correct Flanged Ball Valve, Actuated Ball Valve, Electric Motorized Ball Valve, Control Valve, Wafer Ball Valve or Multiport Valve for your Application. We have the Experience to Help you Select a Valve, Spring Return Valve Actuator, Double Acting Valve Actuator, Motorized Electric Actuator and Any Accessories that Complete the Automated Valve Package. We Understand Multiport 3 Way, 4 way and 5 Way Valves and Can Help You Select the Right One. Actuated Ball, Butterfly Valves, Electric Motorized Ball Valve, Wafer Ball Valves, Globe Valves and Gate Valves We have a Large Selection of Ball Valves and Butterfly Valves including Body Types, Seats, Discs, Balls, and Seals for OEM, HVAC, Power, Chemical, BioPharm and other Applications.


    Actuation can be a Lever Handle, Knob, Gear Operator, Electric Actuator, Pneumatic Air Actuator, Slave Linkage, Deadman Handle, Chainwheel, Spring Loaded Ball Valve or Special to Meet Your Requirement. We also Sell Valves Bare Stem to Valve Automation Houses, Distributors and OEMs that Want to Use Their Own Actuator. Control Valve Types including Ball Valves, VBall Valves, Segmented Vball Valves, Vball Wafer Ball Valves, Reduced Port Vball Valves, Butterfly Valves, Globe Style Valves, 3way Mixing Valves and 3 Way Diverting Valves. Many Different Types of Seats and Seals Available for High Temperature and Low Temperature Applications including Metal Seats.  Automated Valves are our specialty but we also have manually operated and gear operated valves.  Spring Loaded Ball Valves for Safety and Prevent Valves from Being Left in Open Position, which could be an environmental hazard. Spring Return and Double Acting Actuators are available for quick shipment.

  • If I have a question, how can I contact S&K Automation?

    If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact us in three ways. You can contact us via phone, email, or through our contact form on our website. Contact us through phone at 763-476-1013, by email at david@sk-automation.com, or through the contact form on our website. If you choose to use the contact form on our website, please include your full name, primary email address and phone number, and any additional questions or comments in detail so that we can answer any questions you have as accuratly as possible. We look forward to hearing from you!

  • What are the general function of valves?

    Automated Valves are mechanical devices that control the flow and pressure within a system or process. They are an essential part of piping systems that convey liquids, gas, vapors, ect. There are many different types of valves and it is up to you to determine which one is right for you and your project. Some valves are self-operated, while others are manual. 


    Some general functions of valves include:


    • Relieve a pipe system of pressure
    • Regulating process pressure and flow
    • Controlling the direction of flow
    • Increasing or reducing a flow
    • Starting or stopping flow
  • What are your prices?

    If you are interested in purchasing one of our products such as automated valves, you can call us at 763-476-1013, email us at david@sk-automation.com, or use our website to get a quote. We have affordable prices on automated valves and more and professional customer service. We look forward to speaking with you! When you give us a call, you will be directly connected to our owner, so you can expect immediate attention to your inquiry.