Industrial Valves and Actuator Servicing
Valves leak, stick and fail to seat long before anyone schedules work on them. This course covers servicing the main valve types and their actuators.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Valve types and where each is used
- 02Failure modes: passing, sticking, seat and packing failure
- 03Packing, gland adjustment and stem maintenance
- 04Seats, seals and refurbishment limits
- 05Pneumatic and electric actuators and their servicing
- 06Limit switches, torque settings and positioners
- 07Testing operation, tightness and returning to service
What you will gain
- Identify valve types and their service requirements
- Diagnose leakage, sticking and seat failure
- Service packing, seats and seals correctly
- Maintain pneumatic and electric actuators
- Set and verify limit and torque switches
- Test valve operation and tightness after service
Who should attend
- Mechanical and instrument technicians
- Maintenance supervisors
- Process plant maintenance staff
- Reliability and integrity engineers
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 4 Nov 2026 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 16 to 18 Nov 2026 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 22 to 24 Feb 2027 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 27 to 29 Apr 2027 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 12 to 14 Jul 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Maintenance, Reliability & Asset Management
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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