ITT Aerospace Controls Expands Aircraft Component Offerings with Five New Valves and Actuators for Enhanced Product Reliability

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ITT Aerospace Controls, a subsidiary of ITT (NYSE: ITT), has launched an expanded aircraft component line featuring five new valves and actuators. These products enhance fluid handling systems in aerospace and defense markets, offering improved reliability and efficiency. Innovations include patented designs and advanced technologies that reduce maintenance costs and enhance operational control. The components can be utilized independently or together as a complete system, marking a significant advancement in aerospace technology.

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• Introduction of five new valves and actuators enhances product line.
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VALENCIA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- February 17, 2022-- ITT Aerospace Controls, a subsidiary of ITT Inc., (NYSE: ITT), announces its expanded and redesigned aircraft component line with five new valves and actuators, providing customers with market-leading solutions to control fluid handling valves used in fuel, hydraulics, water, and environmental controls systems in the aerospace and defense markets.

While Aerospace Controls’ newest components are manufactured and offered individually, they can also be assembled together for a complete electrically operated valve. The unique combination of these products, designed specifically to improve aircraft operations, provides customers with cost, maintenance, and procurement logistics benefits.

“ITT Aerospace Controls developed these products based on our over 90 years of aerospace industry experience and customer feedback. This industry evolution represents a significant improvement over existing technology in the field,” said Steve Kim, vice president and general manager, ITT Aerospace Controls. “We achieved significant performance and reliability improvements by innovating the seal designs and optical electro-mechanical sensor.”

ITT Aerospace Controls’ newly expanded aircraft component line now features:

• Opto Electronic Actuator (OEA) – This actuator incorporates several new features, including optical, non-contact position sensing and a solid-state motor drive, to improve reliability in high vibration and shock environments compared to electro-mechanical micro switches. ITT’s unique technologies have two domestic patents, US7105801 and US7717397, and various associated international patents.
• Modulating Control Actuator (MCA) – While a typical shutoff valve is either completely open or closed, the MCA can drive the valve to an enhanced position between 0 and 90 degrees, restricting the flow of fluid to improve process control and system efficiency. For example, the MCA can control fluid coolant flow to regulate a system’s temperature to peak performance.
• Compact Actuator – While conventional actuators use a single switch to perform the dual functions of motor control and position indication, the Compact Actuator has an additional switch to separate them, eliminating the potential for a latent failure. Higher reliability is realized through the use of a solid-state directional control in lieu of typical electro-mechanical relays. Future development plans will include the option for optical non-contact position sensing, similar to the OEA.
• Ridge Seal Valve (RSV) – This electric motor actuated, normally closed valve features a patent-pending design that dramatically reduces internal leakage and provides high reliability for fluid handling by controlling flow. Compared to traditional ball valves that incorporate a line contact sealing surface, our innovative Ridge Seal Valve ensures less wear and superior sealing performance. Patents are expected by the end of 2022.
• Dual Motion Shutoff Valve (DMSOV) – The dual motion valve design incorporates a sequencing drive and an eccentric shaft mechanism. This combination synchronizes the operation to linearly retract the valve disk from the seal surface and rotate the valve to open. The valve design provides superior sealing performance, maximizes seal life, and has the added benefit of reduced torque requirement at low temperature due to elimination of friction. Patents are expected by the end of 2022.

For more information on how these innovative components can fit into your existing aerospace applications, please visit www.ittaerospace.com.

About ITT

ITT is a diversified leading manufacturer of highly engineered critical components and customized technology solutions for the energy, transportation and industrial markets. Building on its heritage of innovation, ITT partners with its customers to deliver enduring solutions to the key industries that underpin our modern way of life. ITT is headquartered in White Plains, N.Y., with employees in more than 35 countries and sales in a total of approximately 125 countries. For more information, visit www.itt.com.

About ITT’s Connect and Control Technologies Business

ITT’s Connect and Control Technologies business designs and manufactures harsh-environment connectors and critical energy absorption, motion, flow and environmental control components. Through leading brands such as Aerospace Controls, BIW Connector Systems, Cannon, Compact, Enidine and Veam, the business serves customers in the aerospace, automation, defense, energy, industrial, infrastructure and transportation markets.

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FAQ

What are the new products launched by ITT Aerospace Controls on February 17, 2022?

ITT Aerospace Controls launched five new valves and actuators aimed at enhancing fluid handling systems in aerospace and defense markets.

How do the new aircraft components from ITT improve reliability?

The new components feature advanced technologies and patented designs that enhance performance and reduce maintenance needs.

What is the significance of ITT's new product line for the aerospace industry?

The new product line represents a significant advancement in aerospace technology, delivering improved operational control and efficiency.

Where can I find more information about ITT Aerospace Controls?

For more information, visit ITT Aerospace Controls' official website at www.ittaerospace.com.