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Cowan Dynamics Installs Low Temperature Test Chamber Montreal, Canada October 24, 2016 A new extreme-low temperature test chamber has been installed at Cowan Dynamics’ Montreal engineering and manufacturing location. “With this equipment we can attain temperatures to -80C which allows us to perform low-temperature static, as well as dynamic functionality and endurance tests.” says Daniel Gagne, VP. Operations and New Product Design. “This additional capability was required in order to fully evaluate new product designs to detailed protocols and performance standards. This investment further enhances our capabilities in our ongoing R&D programs.” Cowan Dynamics, established in 1957, has its head office and manufacturing facilities in Montreal, Quebec, a sales office located in...

Cowan Dynamics launches modular E2H Electro-Hydraulic linear valve actuator series. Montreal, Quebec April 26, 2016 Cowan Dynamics announces the launch of its E2H Series Electro-Hydraulic linear valve actuators. The E2H has been designed from the ground up to pack high performance into the smallest possible installation envelope. All hydraulic components and sensors are integrated into a single compact manifold block that also houses the actuator and integral oil reservoir. The control panel can be mounted directly to the manifold block or installed remotely. This self-contained actuator can be installed either vertically or horizontally and has no external piping. Available for on/off or modulating applications and for a wide range of communication protocols. Compact: All in one design....

Cowan Dynamics expands production and engineering facilities: Montreal, Canada March 30, 2016 Cowan Dynamics has added 20,000 square feet to its existing 30,000 square foot facility at its Montreal, Quebec based manufacturing and engineering operations. “With this expansion we are responding to the growing demand for our products and services for domestic and international OEMs and End –Users” says Rene Wenker the company’s President and CEO. “We are focused on providing reliable and cost effective actuation and control solutions for the toughest applications in the oil & gas, petrochemical, power generation, mining and aerospace industries. This investment also entails substantial additions to our production equipment, assembly and testing facilities both for our existing and new...

Cowan Dynamics announces the availability of linear hydraulic and pneumatic actuators with up to a SIL 3 safety rating. The SIL 3 capable rating is designed to provide our customers reliable actuation solutions in critical applications without compromising their Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS - compliant with IEC 61511/ISA 84). The SIL 3 capable rating was achieved by certifying the products to IEC 61508 and was obtained from Exida Certification Services after passing rigorous Failure Mode Effects Diagnostic Analysis (FMEDA). Cowan Dynamics’ SIL 3 capable products include: A Series – Double-Acting Pneumatic Valve Actuator AS Series – Spring-Return Pneumatic Valve Actuator AT Series – Pneumatic Control Valve Actuator A2A Series  – Pneumatic Pressure Booster CSY Series  – Pneumatic...

                          Up to 42” large bore sizes now available for a whooping 250,000 lbs of thrust! See or brochures or click to obtain a quote.