Gearing and Actuation

American AVK can provide gearing or actuation on all valve types and sizes. Gearing is recommended for larger diameter gate valves.

Features

  • Spur Gearing – with operating nut or handwheel, in line with body of valve
  • Bevel Gearing – with operating nut or handwheel, perpendicular to valve body
  • A complete line of motor actuators is available
  • Gearbox or actuator manufacturer and type may be specified by customer or selected for the application by AVK Engineering
  • Any AVK valve can be supplied with a keyed stem and mounting plate, ready for gearing or actuation