--- title: Portable Valve Actuators Blog (20) description: Enhance your team's safety and comfort with MODEC's portable valve actuators. Easy installation without modifications, full adaptability, and ergonomic design to reduce fatigue and injury risks. 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(18)](https://blog.modec.fr/portable-actuators/tag/why-a-pva) - [PVA Options (16)](https://blog.modec.fr/portable-actuators/tag/pva-options) - [PVA - Distributors (12)](https://blog.modec.fr/portable-actuators/tag/pva-distributors) - [PVA Testimonies (12)](https://blog.modec.fr/portable-actuators/tag/pva-testimonies) - [PVA Technical characteristics (10)](https://blog.modec.fr/portable-actuators/tag/pva-technical-characteristics) - [PVA - Valve maintenance (9)](https://blog.modec.fr/portable-actuators/tag/pva-valve-maintenance) - [PVA Exhibition (5)](https://blog.modec.fr/portable-actuators/tag/pva-exhibition) - [PVA Atex (2)](https://blog.modec.fr/portable-actuators/tag/pva-atex) - [modec connect (1)](https://blog.modec.fr/portable-actuators/tag/modec-connect) [![Switch to air motor blog](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/1845083/046074cf-eb88-4d12-9abb-650677a84f72.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/1845083/046074cf-eb88-4d12-9abb-650677a84f72) ### Receive our monthly newsletter: [![](https://blog.modec.fr/hubfs/JA73%20cl%C3%A9%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9scopique%20-%20Copie.png)](https://blog.modec.fr/portable-actuators/what-are-the-possible-solutions-for-daily-manoeuvres-of-your-valves-network?hsLang=en-us) ## [What are the possible solutions for daily maneuvers of your valves network?](https://blog.modec.fr/portable-actuators/what-are-the-possible-solutions-for-daily-manoeuvres-of-your-valves-network?hsLang=en-us) 12 December 2017 Industrial valves come in 2 types – a [manually opened valve or a motorised valve](https://blog.modec.fr/portable-actuators/manual-or-motorised-valves?hsLang=en-us) operated in proximity or remotly. [PVA Applications](https://blog.modec.fr/portable-actuators/tag/pva-applications) [Read more](https://blog.modec.fr/portable-actuators/what-are-the-possible-solutions-for-daily-manoeuvres-of-your-valves-network?hsLang=en-us) --- [![](https://blog.modec.fr/hubfs/vanne%20commande%20manuelle.jpg)](https://blog.modec.fr/portable-actuators/manual-or-motorised-valves?hsLang=en-us) ## [Manual or motorised valves?](https://blog.modec.fr/portable-actuators/manual-or-motorised-valves?hsLang=en-us) 11 December 2017 Valves are commonplace in industrial plants, particularly in the chemical, petrochemical, water supply and electricity sectors, as well as in many processing industries. The... [Why a PVA ?](https://blog.modec.fr/portable-actuators/tag/why-a-pva) [Read more](https://blog.modec.fr/portable-actuators/manual-or-motorised-valves?hsLang=en-us) --- [![video-actionneurs.png](https://blog.modec.fr/hubfs/video-actionneurs.png)](https://blog.modec.fr/portable-actuators/why-you-should-always-use-a-torque-retention-system-with-a-portable-valve-actuator?hsLang=en-us) ## [Why you should always use a torque retention system with a portable valve actuator?](https://blog.modec.fr/portable-actuators/why-you-should-always-use-a-torque-retention-system-with-a-portable-valve-actuator?hsLang=en-us) 27 November 2017 Our [portable valve actuators](https://www.modec.fr/our-solutions/portable-valve-actuators/?lang=en) are a simple, reliable solution for opening and closing manual valves. [They save you time](https://blog.modec.fr/portable-actuators/portable-valve-actuator-a-niche-product-with-great-potential-?hsLang=en-us) and can open valves that require a high torque, while at the... [PVA Technical characteristics](https://blog.modec.fr/portable-actuators/tag/pva-technical-characteristics) [Read more](https://blog.modec.fr/portable-actuators/why-you-should-always-use-a-torque-retention-system-with-a-portable-valve-actuator?hsLang=en-us) --- [![](https://blog.modec.fr/hubfs/vannes.jpeg)](https://blog.modec.fr/portable-actuators/how-to-actuate-your-handwheels-or-any-type-of-outlets-with-our-portable-valves-actuators?hsLang=en-us) ## [How to actuate your hand wheels or any type of output shaft with our portable valves actuators?](https://blog.modec.fr/portable-actuators/how-to-actuate-your-handwheels-or-any-type-of-outlets-with-our-portable-valves-actuators?hsLang=en-us) 16 October 2017 Modec designed and manufactures a complete [portable valve actuators range](https://www.modec.fr/our-solutions/portable-valve-actuators/?lang=en) that can adapt easily to any situation. No matter what kind of hand wheels you have to actuate: flat,... [PVA Options](https://blog.modec.fr/portable-actuators/tag/pva-options) [Read more](https://blog.modec.fr/portable-actuators/how-to-actuate-your-handwheels-or-any-type-of-outlets-with-our-portable-valves-actuators?hsLang=en-us) --- [![](https://blog.modec.fr/hubfs/Image%20AVPP%20Saure.jpg)](https://blog.modec.fr/portable-actuators/how-a-tool-like-a-portable-valve-actuator-can-help-exploit-water-networks?hsLang=en-us) ## [How a tool like a portable valve actuator can help exploit water networks](https://blog.modec.fr/portable-actuators/how-a-tool-like-a-portable-valve-actuator-can-help-exploit-water-networks?hsLang=en-us) 29 September 2017 Local authorities must show they can appraise and maintain their water networks by drawing up a[detailed inventory of their network](https://blog.modec.fr/en/detailed-description-of-water-supply-and-waste-water-management-networks?hsLang=en-us)and a plan of action to reduce leaks. This... [Read more](https://blog.modec.fr/portable-actuators/how-a-tool-like-a-portable-valve-actuator-can-help-exploit-water-networks?hsLang=en-us) --- [![](https://blog.modec.fr/hubfs/eau-potable.jpg)](https://blog.modec.fr/portable-actuators/difficulties-faced-by-local-authorities-in-drawing-up-a-detailed-specification-of-their-drinking-water-and-waste-water-network?hsLang=en-us) ## [Difficulties faced by local authorities in drawing up a detailed specification of their drinking water and waste water network](https://blog.modec.fr/portable-actuators/difficulties-faced-by-local-authorities-in-drawing-up-a-detailed-specification-of-their-drinking-water-and-waste-water-network?hsLang=en-us) 29 September 2017 Local authorities responsible for water and waste water should have drawn up a **[specification of their networks](https://blog.modec.fr/en/detailed-description-of-water-supply-and-waste-water-management-networks?hsLang=en-us)** prior to 31 December 2013. The spec should include a network map... 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