--- title: Cowan Dynamics Blog | Pneumatic Actuators description: Pneumatic Actuators | --- 855-341-3415 [info@cowandynamics.com](mailto:info@cowandynamics.com) - [Twitter](https://twitter.com/cowandynamics) - [RSS](http://cowandynamics.com/news/) - [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwnpyv4OLZbpkH7WS9FcODQ) - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/cowan-dynamics) [![Cowan](https://blog.cowandynamics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cowan_Dynamics_May2017/Images/Cowan-Logo.png?width=252&height=50&name=Cowan-Logo.png "Cowan-Logo")](http://www.cowandynamics.com/) - [Home](http://www.cowandynamics.com/) - [NFPA & Mill Type Cylinders](http://www.cowandynamics.com/nfpa-mill-type-cylinders/) - [Pneumatic 250psi NFPA](http://www.cowandynamics.com/250-psi-pneumatic-nfpa-cylinder/) - [Hydraulic 3000psi NFPA](http://www.cowandynamics.com/3000psi-nfpa-hydraulic-cylinder/) - [Hydraulic Medium Duty NFPA](http://www.cowandynamics.com/medium-duty-nfpa-hydraulic-cylinder/) - [Hydraulic 3000psi Servo Actuator](http://www.cowandynamics.com/3000psi-hydraulic-servo-cylinder/) - [Hydraulic Mill-Type Cylinder](http://www.cowandynamics.com/hydraulic-mill-type-cylinder/) - [Pneumatic Mill-Type Cylinder](http://www.cowandynamics.com/pneumatic-mill-type-cylinder/) - [Motion and Control](http://www.cowandynamics.com/motion-control/) - [Linear Valve Actuators](http://www.cowandynamics.com/linear-valve-actuators/) - [Diaphragm Type Actuator](http://www.cowandynamics.com/diaphragm-actuator/) - [Double-Acting Pneumatic Valve Actuator](http://www.cowandynamics.com/double-acting-valve-actuator/) - [Spring-Return Pneumatic Valve Actuator](http://www.cowandynamics.com/spring-return-valve-actuator/) - [Control Valve Actuator](http://www.cowandynamics.com/pneumatic-control-valve-actuator/) - [Dart Valve Actuator](http://www.cowandynamics.com/dart-valve-actuator/) - [Double-Acting Hydraulic Valve Actuator](http://www.cowandynamics.com/double-acting-hydraulic-valve-actuator/) - [Spring-Return Hydraulic Valve Actuator](http://www.cowandynamics.com/hydraulic-spring-return/) - [API 6A Hydraulic Actuators](http://www.cowandynamics.com/api-6a-hydraulic-actuator/) - [Electro-Hydraulic Linear Valve Actuator](http://www.cowandynamics.com/electro-hydraulic-valve-actuator/) - [Rotary Valve Actuators](http://www.cowandynamics.com/rotary-valve-actuators/) - [Rack & Pinion Actuator](http://www.cowandynamics.com/rack-and-pinion-valve-actuator/) - [Pneumatic Rotary Actuator](http://www.cowandynamics.com/pneumatic-rotary-actuator/) - [Gas/Oil Rotary Actuator](http://www.cowandynamics.com/gas-oil-rotary-actuator/) - [Electro-Hydraulic Rotary Valve Actuator](http://www.cowandynamics.com/electro-hydraulic-rotary-valve-actuator/) - [Valve Automation Solutions](http://www.cowandynamics.com/automation-solutions/) - [Pneumatic Control Manifold](http://www.cowandynamics.com/pneumatic-control-manifold/) - [Air to Air Booster](http://www.cowandynamics.com/pneumatic-booster/) - [Air-Spring Fail-Safe Systems](http://www.cowandynamics.com/air-spring-fail-safe-systems/) - [Panel Solutions](http://www.cowandynamics.com/panel-solutions/) - [SIL 3](http://www.cowandynamics.com/sil-3/) - [Resources](http://cowandynamics.com/contact-us/) - [Contact Us](http://www.cowandynamics.com/contact-us/) - [About Us](http://www.cowandynamics.com/about/) - [Documentation](http://www.cowandynamics.com/documentation/) - [Forms](http://www.cowandynamics.com/resources_documents/) - [SIL 3](http://www.cowandynamics.com/sil-3/) - [News](http://cowandynamics.com/news/) - [Events](http://www.cowandynamics.com/events/) - [Distributors](http://www.cowandynamics.com/distributor/) - [About NFPA Cylinders](http://www.cowandynamics.com/about-nfpa-cylinders/) - [About Mill-Type Cylinders](http://www.cowandynamics.com/mill-type-cylinders-pillar-page/) - [About Linear Valve Actuators](http://www.cowandynamics.com/about-linear-valve-actuators/) - [About Rotary Valve Actuators](http://www.cowandynamics.com/about-rotary-valve-actuators/) - [About Valve Automation Solutions](http://www.cowandynamics.com/about-valve-automation-solutions/) - [Careers](http://www.cowandynamics.com/careers/) - [Blog](https://blog.cowandynamics.com) - ## [Spring-Return Pneumatic Valve Actuator](https://blog.cowandynamics.com/spring-return-pneumatic-valve-actuator-video) Posted by [Cowan Dynamics](https://blog.cowandynamics.com/author/cowan-dynamics) on Apr 12, 2018 11:26:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share)       Looking for Fail-Safe for your linear valve?  Check out our Spring-Return Pneumatic Valve Actuator.  SIL-3 capable with thrusts up to 72,000 lbs.  Available in single-stage and tandem configurations. [Read More](https://blog.cowandynamics.com/spring-return-pneumatic-valve-actuator-video) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.cowandynamics.com/spring-return-pneumatic-valve-actuator-video#comments-listing) Topics: [Valve Actuators](https://blog.cowandynamics.com/topic/valve-actuators), [Pneumatic Actuators](https://blog.cowandynamics.com/topic/pneumatic-actuators), [Spring-Return](https://blog.cowandynamics.com/topic/spring-return), [Linear Valve Actuators](https://blog.cowandynamics.com/topic/linear-valve-actuators) ## [Pneumatic Rotary Actuator](https://blog.cowandynamics.com/pneumatic-rotary-actuator-video) Posted by [Cowan Dynamics](https://blog.cowandynamics.com/author/cowan-dynamics) on Mar 16, 2018 12:59:12 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share)     **Heavy Duty Rotary Valve Actuator** Comes in Double-Acting and Fail-Safe Modes. [Read More](https://blog.cowandynamics.com/pneumatic-rotary-actuator-video) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.cowandynamics.com/pneumatic-rotary-actuator-video#comments-listing) Topics: [Pneumatic Actuators](https://blog.cowandynamics.com/topic/pneumatic-actuators), [Rotary Actuators](https://blog.cowandynamics.com/topic/rotary-actuators) ## [Control Valve Actuator](https://blog.cowandynamics.com/control-valve-actuator-video) Posted by [Cowan Dynamics](https://blog.cowandynamics.com/author/cowan-dynamics) on Feb 16, 2018 11:43:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share)   One powerful control valve with a self-contained transducer. Plug in the AT Series. [Read More](https://blog.cowandynamics.com/control-valve-actuator-video) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.cowandynamics.com/control-valve-actuator-video#comments-listing) Topics: [Valve Actuators](https://blog.cowandynamics.com/topic/valve-actuators), [Pneumatic Actuators](https://blog.cowandynamics.com/topic/pneumatic-actuators), [AT Series](https://blog.cowandynamics.com/topic/at-series), [Linear Valve Actuators](https://blog.cowandynamics.com/topic/linear-valve-actuators) ## [Double-Acting Pneumatic Valve Actuator](https://blog.cowandynamics.com/double-acting-pneumatic-valve-actuator-video) Posted by [Cowan Dynamics](https://blog.cowandynamics.com/author/cowan-dynamics) on Jan 19, 2018 11:39:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ##### Mega bore size, reliable performance. Designed and engineered for severe-service applications, double-acting pneumatic valve actuators have a large bore size range and are compatible with a wide range of automation options. Learn more about diaphragm actuators by [visiting our A Series](http://www.cowandynamics.com/double-acting-valve-actuator/) page or download the A Brochure:   [![Download A Brochure](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2986039/c80287fe-d9bd-438a-89fe-d34f0dff0369.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2986039/c80287fe-d9bd-438a-89fe-d34f0dff0369) [Read More](https://blog.cowandynamics.com/double-acting-pneumatic-valve-actuator-video) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.cowandynamics.com/double-acting-pneumatic-valve-actuator-video#comments-listing) Topics: [Valve Actuators](https://blog.cowandynamics.com/topic/valve-actuators), [Pneumatic Actuators](https://blog.cowandynamics.com/topic/pneumatic-actuators), [Linear Valve Actuators](https://blog.cowandynamics.com/topic/linear-valve-actuators), [Double-Acting](https://blog.cowandynamics.com/topic/double-acting) ## [The Future of Flotation](https://blog.cowandynamics.com/the-future-of-flotation-video) Posted by [Cowan Dynamics](https://blog.cowandynamics.com/author/cowan-dynamics) on Nov 7, 2017 11:46:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share)     Control valve actuators solve the factory linkage arm issues with one simple replacement. See how it works and learn how to get more out of your flotation cells with customized control panels and pneumatic actuators. 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