--- title: Blog | VERSA Products | Valve Automation description: Valve Automation | Read our blog for best-practices and the latest insights on pneumatic valves and components. --- [Technical Support](https://www.versa-valves.com/request-technical-support/) [ ![Versa Logo-1](https://blog.versa-valves.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Versa%20Logo-1.png?width=200&height=74&name=Versa%20Logo-1.png) ](https://www.versa-valves.com/) - Products - [Valves](https://www.versa-valves.com/product-category/valves) - [Air Prep](https://www.versa-valves.com/product-category/air-prep/) - [Accessories](https://www.versa-valves.com/product-category/accessories/) - [Modular Air Package](https://www.versa-valves.com/product-category/manifold-systems/) - [Real World Reliability Solutions](https://www.versa-valves.com/real-world-reliability-solutions/) - [Product Series By Media](https://www.versa-valves.com/productsmedia) - [Product Series By Materiall](https://www.versa-valves.com/material) - Industries & Applications - [Energy](https://www.versa-valves.com/industries/energy) - [Manufacturing](https://www.versa-valves.com/industries/manufacturing/) - [Mobile & Aerospace](https://www.versa-valves.com/mobile-aerospace) - [Utilities](https://www.versa-valves.com/utilities) - [Application Solutions](https://www.versa-valves.com/vmap-over-pressure-protection) - Resources & Support - [Resource Library](https://www.versa-valves.com/resources) - [3D Product Configurator](https://www.versa-valves.com/3dconfigurator/) - [Catalogs & Documentation](https://www.versa-valves.com/versa-product-catalogs) - [Certifications & Approvals](https://www.versa-valves.com/certifications_approvals/) - [Blog & Tech Articles](https://blog.versa-valves.com/blog) - [Contact Customer Service](https://www.versa-valves.com/contact-customer-service) - [Request Technical Support](https://www.versa-valves.com/request-technical-support) - [Request Documentation](https://www.versa-valves.com/documentation-request) - [Product Registration](https://www.versa-valves.com/registration.htm) - Why VERSA - [About VERSA](https://www.versa-valves.com/versa-products-company) - [Our History](https://www.versa-valves.com/company-history) - [Careers](https://www.versa-valves.com/work-versa) - [Our Team](https://www.versa-valves.com/versas-team) - [Company News](https://www.versa-valves.com/News) - [Events](https://www.versa-valves.com/events-and-tradeshows/) - [Shop VERSA](https://www.versa-valves.com/products/valves) - [Distributor Locator](https://www.versa-valves.com/distributor-map/) - [Home](https://www.versa-valves.com/mobile/) - [Catalogs](https://www.versa-valves.com/versa-product-catalogs/) - [Distributor Portal](http://apps.versa-valves.com/newsec/login.htm) - Find Products - By Material - By Media - [Register Your Product](https://www.versa-valves.com/product-registration/) - [Locate Distributor](https://www.versa-valves.com/distributor-map/) - [Chat](http://chat.versa-valves.com/ECCChat/chat.html) - Support & Downloads - [Certifications & Approvals](https://www.versa-valves.com/certifications-approvals/) - [Get Documentation](https://www.versa-valves.com/documentation-request/) - [FAQs](https://www.versa-valves.com/faqs/) - [How to Order](https://www.versa-valves.com/how-order/) - [Request Tech Support](https://www.versa-valves.com/request-technical-support/) - [Sales & Service Directory](https://www.versa-valves.com/sales-service-directory/) - About Us - [About the Company](https://www.versa-valves.com/versa-products-company/) - [Career Opportunities](https://www.versa-valves.com/work-versa/) - [Contact Us](https://www.versa-valves.com/contact-us/) - [Legal Notices](https://www.versa-valves.com/legal-notices/) # VERSA Blog ## [How to Protect Sealed Valves from Ingress](https://blog.versa-valves.com/blog/sealed-valve) Posted by [Martin Sarginson](https://blog.versa-valves.com/blog/author/martin-sarginson) on Sep 14, 2021 10:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.versa-valves.com/hubfs/V_VS_Combo_VGS-316-+-VSG_SealedValved_IMG_1786.png)](https://blog.versa-valves.com/blog/sealed-valve) Although good Industrial practices always demand the use of filtered, clean, air to ensure a longer life for the internals, often no consideration is given to environmental ingress into the valves. We find that many valves are installed with limited to no protection on the exhaust ports and the solenoid operators. When valves are open to the environment, there is a risk of ingress from the weather, airborne contamination, dust, sand, dirt, and insects. Over time this can shorten the life of the valve and impede the top performance you expect. [Read More](https://blog.versa-valves.com/blog/sealed-valve) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.versa-valves.com/blog/sealed-valve#comments-listing) Topics: [Valve Automation](https://blog.versa-valves.com/blog/tag/valve-automation), [Solenoid](https://blog.versa-valves.com/blog/tag/solenoid), [High-Reliability Valves](https://blog.versa-valves.com/blog/tag/high-reliability-valves) ## [How to Combat Solenoid Valve Debris and Build Up](https://blog.versa-valves.com/blog/combat-solenoid-valve-debris-and-build-up) Posted by [Bob Zerella](https://blog.versa-valves.com/blog/author/bob-zerella) on Sep 9, 2021 10:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![upstream filter and regulator](https://blog.versa-valves.com/hubfs/ARF_Filter-Gauge-Bracket.png)](https://blog.versa-valves.com/blog/combat-solenoid-valve-debris-and-build-up) No matter the industry, downtime is not an option. Even a short time offline can cost millions of dollars in production losses, not to mention the safety issue of sudden failures. Demands for modern efficiency make reliability more critical than ever. With many industrial applications dependent on solenoid valves for process automation, it’s important to ensure your system is built for **Real World Reliability**. VERSA has over 70 years of real-world experience. We know exactly what our valves are put through on a daily basis, and we know what it means to our customers to keep those valves running.     [Read More](https://blog.versa-valves.com/blog/combat-solenoid-valve-debris-and-build-up) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.versa-valves.com/blog/combat-solenoid-valve-debris-and-build-up#comments-listing) Topics: [Valve Automation](https://blog.versa-valves.com/blog/tag/valve-automation), [High-Reliability Valves](https://blog.versa-valves.com/blog/tag/high-reliability-valves) ## [Over Pressure Protection with the Low Pressure Shuttle Valve](https://blog.versa-valves.com/blog/low-pressure-selector-relay) Posted by [Bob Zerella](https://blog.versa-valves.com/blog/author/bob-zerella) on Apr 7, 2021 9:46:13 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.versa-valves.com/hubfs/Low_Pressure_sensor_relay.png)](https://blog.versa-valves.com/blog/low-pressure-selector-relay) Versa’s shuttle valves are a popular accessory in a variety of applications that require OR circuits for automatic switching to the higher of two input signal pressures. One longtime user of our shuttle valves recently asked Versa to adapt our concept to allow the opposite: output the *lower* of two input pressure signals. Versa accepted the challenge. [Read More](https://blog.versa-valves.com/blog/low-pressure-selector-relay) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.versa-valves.com/blog/low-pressure-selector-relay#comments-listing) Topics: [Valve Automation](https://blog.versa-valves.com/blog/tag/valve-automation) ## [The VERSA NAMUR ReBreather](https://blog.versa-valves.com/blog/namur-rebreather) Posted by [Michael Perretta](https://blog.versa-valves.com/blog/author/michael-perretta) on May 27, 2020 8:45:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.versa-valves.com/hubfs/NAMUR%20ReBreather.png)](https://blog.versa-valves.com/blog/namur-rebreather) The rack and pinion actuator, controlled by a simple NAMUR valve, is popular and widely used to actuate quarter-turn ball and butterfly valves across a multitude of industrial and process control applications. Valve automation specialists apply this solution in food and beverage processing, pulp and paper, steel production, and oil and gas, just to name just a few applications. [Read More](https://blog.versa-valves.com/blog/namur-rebreather) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.versa-valves.com/blog/namur-rebreather#comments-listing) Topics: [Valve Automation](https://blog.versa-valves.com/blog/tag/valve-automation) ## [Easily Sort, Compare, and Buy Online with VersaSelect Product Configurator](https://blog.versa-valves.com/blog/easily-sort-compare-and-buy-online-with-versaselect-product-configurator) Posted by [John A. Hatcher](https://blog.versa-valves.com/blog/author/john-a-hatcher) on May 1, 2020 3:14:23 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.versa-valves.com/hubfs/VersaSelect.png)](https://blog.versa-valves.com/blog/easily-sort-compare-and-buy-online-with-versaselect-product-configurator) [VersaSelect](https://selector.versa-valves.com/) is now available as an online tool to help you identify the right Versa products based on your specifications, compare similar products, access product documentation, and buy online. This tool is designed to help you easily specify, vet, and select valves and accessories to get you up and running quickly. [Read More](https://blog.versa-valves.com/blog/easily-sort-compare-and-buy-online-with-versaselect-product-configurator) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.versa-valves.com/blog/easily-sort-compare-and-buy-online-with-versaselect-product-configurator#comments-listing) Topics: [Insider](https://blog.versa-valves.com/blog/tag/insider), [Oil and Gas](https://blog.versa-valves.com/blog/tag/oil-and-gas), [Valve Automation](https://blog.versa-valves.com/blog/tag/valve-automation), [Solenoid](https://blog.versa-valves.com/blog/tag/solenoid), [High-Reliability Valves](https://blog.versa-valves.com/blog/tag/high-reliability-valves) ## [Valve Reliability Options For Dirty and Wet Environments](https://blog.versa-valves.com/blog/options-for-dirty-and-wet-environments) Posted by [Christina Busanic](https://blog.versa-valves.com/blog/author/christina-busanic) on Dec 19, 2019 1:46:31 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![DE-D14-VA17-Versa-1](https://blog.versa-valves.com/hubfs/DE-D14-VA17-Versa-1.png)](https://blog.versa-valves.com/blog/options-for-dirty-and-wet-environments) Many solenoid valve installations for process valve automation are in environments that require some kind of solenoid and body exhaust protection. Most installations use a form of sintered metal muffler or filter, however these options tend to clog and become less efficient at protecting the valve. Any restrictions in exhaust flow have potential to affect the ability of the valve to switch position. [Read More](https://blog.versa-valves.com/blog/options-for-dirty-and-wet-environments) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.versa-valves.com/blog/options-for-dirty-and-wet-environments#comments-listing) Topics: [Valve Automation](https://blog.versa-valves.com/blog/tag/valve-automation) ## [Latching and Manual Reset Solenoid Valves with Brass or Stainless Steel Construction](https://blog.versa-valves.com/blog/latching-and-manual-reset-solenoid-valves) Posted by [Christina Busanic](https://blog.versa-valves.com/blog/author/christina-busanic) on Nov 25, 2019 9:15:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Latching-Manual-Reset-Valve-Types-1024x474](https://blog.versa-valves.com/hubfs/Latching-Manual-Reset-Valve-Types-1024x474.png)](https://blog.versa-valves.com/blog/latching-and-manual-reset-solenoid-valves) Latching valves are particularly suited to applications where it is desirable or mandatory to manually reset or restart a system. A typical application could involve the emergency shutdown of automatically monitored process operations. Loss or interruption of the control signal to the valve actuator causes the valve to shift, latch, and shut-down a process step. When the signal is restored the valve remains in the latched position until the operator manually unlatches it and allows the process step to resume. Positive latching in such an application is vitally important since many process operations are sequential and one step must not be started until the one ahead of it has started. [Read More](https://blog.versa-valves.com/blog/latching-and-manual-reset-solenoid-valves) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.versa-valves.com/blog/latching-and-manual-reset-solenoid-valves#comments-listing) Topics: [Valve Automation](https://blog.versa-valves.com/blog/tag/valve-automation) ## [When an Emergency Shutdown is Necessary – How Do You Ensure It Will Happen?](https://blog.versa-valves.com/blog/when-an-emergency-shutdown-is-necessary-how-do-you-ensure-it-will-happen) Posted by [Rich Cecilione](https://blog.versa-valves.com/blog/author/rich-cecilione) on Nov 6, 2019 9:57:09 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![EmergencyShutdownFeatured](https://blog.versa-valves.com/hubfs/EmergencyShutdownFeatured.png)](https://blog.versa-valves.com/blog/when-an-emergency-shutdown-is-necessary-how-do-you-ensure-it-will-happen) If ever there is a time when a system absolutely cannot fail, it’s your emergency shut down safety system during an event. These systems are critical to minimizing the impact of potentially disastrous situations such as fire, process irregularities, or storms. The solenoid valve, frequently taken for granted as a commodity, is actually an essential component in the Emergency Shut Down system. How the solenoids function can mean the difference between a successful emergency shut down or failure. Failure can result in loss of life, an environmental catastrophe, and/or significant financial loss for your organization. [Read More](https://blog.versa-valves.com/blog/when-an-emergency-shutdown-is-necessary-how-do-you-ensure-it-will-happen) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.versa-valves.com/blog/when-an-emergency-shutdown-is-necessary-how-do-you-ensure-it-will-happen#comments-listing) Topics: [Oil and Gas](https://blog.versa-valves.com/blog/tag/oil-and-gas), [Valve Automation](https://blog.versa-valves.com/blog/tag/valve-automation), [Solenoid](https://blog.versa-valves.com/blog/tag/solenoid), [High-Reliability Valves](https://blog.versa-valves.com/blog/tag/high-reliability-valves) [All posts](https://blog.versa-valves.com/blog/all) ### Subscribe to receive email updates from our blog ## Featured posts ### Posts by Tag - [High-Reliability Valves (12)](https://blog.versa-valves.com/blog/tag/high-reliability-valves) - [News (10)](https://blog.versa-valves.com/blog/tag/news) - [Solenoid (10)](https://blog.versa-valves.com/blog/tag/solenoid) - [Valve Automation (8)](https://blog.versa-valves.com/blog/tag/valve-automation) - [Oil and Gas (7)](https://blog.versa-valves.com/blog/tag/oil-and-gas) - [Real World Reliability (4)](https://blog.versa-valves.com/blog/tag/real-world-reliability) - [Insider (3)](https://blog.versa-valves.com/blog/tag/insider) See all ### RSS ![Versa Logo-1](https://blog.versa-valves.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Versa%20Logo-1.png?width=160&height=59&name=Versa%20Logo-1.png)   [sales@versa-valves.com](mailto:sales@versa-valves.com) ### COMPANY - [About Us](https://www.versa-valves.com/versa-products-company/) - [Contact Us](https://www.versa-valves.com/contact-us/) - [Distributor Map](https://www.versa-valves.com/distributor-map/) - [Technical Support](https://www.versa-valves.com/request-technical-support/) - [Career Opportunities](https://www.versa-valves.com/work-versa/) - [Legal Notices](https://www.versa-valves.com/legal-notices/) ### PRODUCTS - [Catalogs](https://www.versa-valves.com/versa-product-catalogs/) - [Products by Material](https://www.versa-valves.com/material/) - [Products by Media](https://www.versa-valves.com/media/) ### Versa HQ 22 Spring Valley Road, Paramus, NJ 07652 (201) 843-2400 ### Versa BV Prins Willem Alexanderlaan 1427 GB Apeldoorn 7312 +31 55 368 19 00 © Versa Products Company Inc. 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