--- title: Portable Valve Actuators Blog | Marie-Charlotte Messier (2) description: Chargée de communication Web I Digitale (2) --- [![modec-logo](https://blog.modec.fr/hs-fs/hubfs/modec-logo.png?width=2500&height=599&name=modec-logo.png "modec-logo")](https://modec.fr) - [Products](https://modec.fr/en/products/) - [Air motors](https://modec.fr/en/air-motors/) - [Pneumatic tools](https://modec.fr/en/air-motors/pneumatic-tools/) - [Flanges and shafts](https://modec.fr/en/air-motors/flanges-shafts/) - [Accessories](https://modec.fr/en/air-motors/accessories/) - [Options](https://modec.fr/en/air-motors/options/) - [Resources](https://modec.fr/en/resources/?product=motor) - [Applications](https://modec.fr/en/applications/) - [Portable valve actuators](https://modec.fr/en/portable-valve-actuators/) - [Resources](https://modec.fr/en/resources/?product=pva) - [Applications](https://modec.fr/en/applications/) - [Company](https://modec.fr/en/about-us/) - [About us](https://modec.fr/en/about-us/) - [Services & support](https://modec.fr/en/services-support/) - [Technologie and innovation](https://modec.fr/en/technology-innovation/) - [Resources](https://modec.fr/en/resources/) - [Air motors](https://modec.fr/en/resources/?product=motor) - [Technical documentation](https://modec.fr/en/resources/?type=technical-data-sheet-doc&product=motor) - [Manuals & Guides](https://modec.fr/en/resources/?type=user-manual&product=motor) - [Catalogues & brochures](https://modec.fr/en/resources/?type=catalog&product=motor) - [Maintenance](https://modec.fr/en/resources/?type=maintenance-video&product=motor) - [Portable valve actuators](https://modec.fr/en/resources/?product=pva) - [Technical documentation](https://modec.fr/en/resources/?type=technical-data-sheet-doc&product=pva) - [Manuals & Guides](https://modec.fr/en/resources/?type=user-manual&product=pva) - [Catalogues & brochures](https://modec.fr/en/resources/?type=catalog&product=pva) - [Maintenance](https://modec.fr/en/resources/?type=maintenance-video&product=pva) - Blogs - [Air motor Blog](https://blog.modec.fr/en) - [Portable valve actuators Blog](https://blog.modec.fr/portable-actuators) - [Contact](https://modec.fr/en/contact/) - [Contact us](https://modec.fr/en/contact/) - [Find a distributor](https://modec.fr/en/find-distributor/) - EN - [![francais modec](https://blog.modec.fr/hubfs/Files_Modec/images/fr.png)](https://blog.modec.fr?hsLang=en-us) - [![](https://blog.modec.fr/hubfs/Files_Modec/images/es.png)](https://blog.modec.fr/es/motores?hsLang=en-us) - [![](https://blog.modec.fr/hubfs/Files_Modec/images/de.png)](https://blog.modec.fr/mobileventilantriebe?hsLang=en-us) # Portable Valve Actuators - [PVA Applications (40)](https://blog.modec.fr/portable-actuators/tag/pva-applications) - [PVA Safety (38)](https://blog.modec.fr/portable-actuators/tag/pva-safety) - [PVA Sector (29)](https://blog.modec.fr/portable-actuators/tag/pva-sector) - [PVA Case studies (25)](https://blog.modec.fr/portable-actuators/tag/pva-case-studies) - [PVA Range (21)](https://blog.modec.fr/portable-actuators/tag/pva-range) - [Why a PVA ? 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They represent in Australia **only 18%** [Read more](https://blog.modec.fr/portable-actuators/attracting-and-retaining-women-in-the-australian-minerals-industry?hsLang=en-us) --- [![levage manuel](https://blog.modec.fr/hubfs/levage%20manuel.jpg)](https://blog.modec.fr/portable-actuators/manual-lifting-operations-how-to-facilitate-the-work-of-operators?hsLang=en-us) ## [Manual lifting operations, how to ease the work of operators?](https://blog.modec.fr/portable-actuators/manual-lifting-operations-how-to-facilitate-the-work-of-operators?hsLang=en-us) 21 June 2019 ### Manual lifting problems... In some sectors such as construction or mining, [manual lifting operations are common.](https://blog.modec.fr/portable-actuators/how-to-reduce-risks-related-to-manual-valves-operations?hsLang=en-us) Whether using pulley systems or pole-mounted winches, operators... [PVA Applications](https://blog.modec.fr/portable-actuators/tag/pva-applications) [Read more](https://blog.modec.fr/portable-actuators/manual-lifting-operations-how-to-facilitate-the-work-of-operators?hsLang=en-us) --- [![barage](https://blog.modec.fr/hubfs/barage.png)](https://blog.modec.fr/portable-actuators/efficiency-and-safety-for-valves-maneuvers-in-the-australian-water-industry?hsLang=en-us) ## [Efficiency and safety for valves maneuvers in the Australian water industry](https://blog.modec.fr/portable-actuators/efficiency-and-safety-for-valves-maneuvers-in-the-australian-water-industry?hsLang=en-us) 19 June 2019 Water is a very crucial part of the Australian business, because Australia is the largest island in the world and it must find the solution to bring good quality water to all... 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[PVA Case studies](https://blog.modec.fr/portable-actuators/tag/pva-case-studies) [PVA Testimonies](https://blog.modec.fr/portable-actuators/tag/pva-testimonies) [Read more](https://blog.modec.fr/portable-actuators/modecs-technical-expertise-for-our-distributors?hsLang=en-us) --- [![Wolseley-interview](https://blog.modec.fr/hubfs/Wolseley-interview.png)](https://blog.modec.fr/portable-actuators/modec-distributors-testimonials-wolseley-canada-inc?hsLang=en-us) ## [Modec distributor's testimonials - Wolseley Canada Inc](https://blog.modec.fr/portable-actuators/modec-distributors-testimonials-wolseley-canada-inc?hsLang=en-us) 23 April 2019 [PVA - Distributors](https://blog.modec.fr/portable-actuators/tag/pva-distributors) [PVA Testimonies](https://blog.modec.fr/portable-actuators/tag/pva-testimonies) [Read more](https://blog.modec.fr/portable-actuators/modec-distributors-testimonials-wolseley-canada-inc?hsLang=en-us) --- [![pipelinedesert](https://blog.modec.fr/hubfs/pipelinedesert.jpg)](https://blog.modec.fr/portable-actuators/heat-stress-in-australian-workplaces-water-operators-in-danger-?hsLang=en-us) ## [Heat stress in Australian workplaces - Water operators in danger ?](https://blog.modec.fr/portable-actuators/heat-stress-in-australian-workplaces-water-operators-in-danger-?hsLang=en-us) 19 March 2019 Summer is here. 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