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PS-AMS PSL Actuators with Wide-Range Power Supply Units
Our proven linear actuators PS-AMS PSL, capable of handling up to 25 kN, with the patented smart actuator solution PS-AMS for both simple and advanced
Summer Party Fun for the Whole Family
We had an absolutely fantastic time at our recent summer party, and we’re excited to share some highlights with you all! In the glorious summer
Further PS-AMS PSQ503 Actuators Sold to a Proven Customer
Another batch of our reliable PS-AMS PSQ503 actuators has been sold to a proven customer. The PSQ503AMS12, with a torque of 500 Nm and a
Further Modernisation of Our Production Hall
In line with our commitment to our employees and the environment, we are excited to announce additional renovation measures for our production hall. 🌞 Large
Watertanks for St. Peter Girls College in Gulu Archdiocese
We have the pelasure to announce the successful completion of the Watertanks project for St. Peter Girls College in Gulu Archdiocese, Uganda! The watertanks have
Exciting News – First production line of the PSF-Q-M80-EX
We’re thrilled to share that the first production line of the PSF-Q-M80-EX has been successfully delivered! This explosion-proof 90° quarter-turn actuator comes with ATEX and
Introducing our newest addition: the PSF-M410-EX explosion-proof linear actuator!
Expanding our EX area range, the PSF-M410-EX boasts a doubled actuating force of 10 kN, providing unparalleled power for your applications. With precise control via
Join Us at IVS 2024
We are pleased to invite you for the upcoming Industrial Valve Summit (IVS) 2024, happening from May 15th to May 16th in Bergamo! Join us
Four more explosion-proof actuators have rolled off our production line!
The PSF-EX explosion-proof linear actuator, which has been established and proven on the market since 2022, is just the first actuator in our product portfolio
The T-ball for the PSQAMS103
What is so special about this T-ball? It makes it possible to clearly recognise the position of the ball valve from all angles. Not only
Our 90° Quarter-Turn Actuators Extended to 270°!
We recently completed a project for a valued customer, where we customized a total of 8 PSQ103AMS12 actuators to meet their specific requirements. These actuators
Small Design, Big Power!
Packing a punch with up to 2000 Nm of torque! Designed for efficiency and reliability, this compact quarter-turn actuator boasts response times ranging of 120
Multiple PSL325/AMS13 Linear Actuators Delivered in a Short Time!
Our PSL325/AMS13 linear actuators boast cutting-edge technology, featuring the patented smart actuator solution PS-AMS. With a capacity of up to 25 kN, they offer both
Our Intelligent Actuators Are the Answer to Special Applications!
At PS Automation, we’re thrilled in delivering tailored solutions that go beyond the ordinary. Recently, we successfully produced 6 PS-AMS PSQ type PSQ203AMS12 actuators for
Recent Achievement: Over 100 PSQ103 Actuators Produced
We’re glad to announce the successful production of over 100 PSQ103 actuators, each boasting a torque of 150 Nm. Our ability to meet the demands
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
As the year comes to a close and we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to our cherished customers and partners for the pleasant and
Fast and Strong!
In a remarkable feat of efficiency, we’ve successfully manufactured six PSL325 and one PSL330 linear actuators for a valued customer in just 3 days, and
Happy St Nicholas’ Day!
The entire PS Automation team wishes everyone a happy St. Nicholas` Day and a wonderful pre-Christmas period
Fast Delivery, High Quality!
At PS Automation, we understand the importance of time in your projects. Time is money, and we’re committed to helping you save both! Our focus
Exciting News! Our Brand-New Product Configurator is LIVE!
Thrilled to share the news that our revamped PS Configurator is officially online and ready for action! What’s New? We’ve taken your user experience to
Success story from our client in Germany
We are proud to share that one of our customers in Germany has successfully installed and operated two of our PSL204 linear actuators and one
25 PSR-E50 Actuators with Harting Plug!
We’ve recently delivered 25 PSR-E50 quarter-turn actuators, each with 230 volts, equipped with Harting plugs for a valued customer. Why Harting Plugs? Designed for environments
Breaking New Ground: Innovations in PS-AMS Actuators!
At PS Automation, we’re excited to announce a transformative change in our PS-AMS series that’s all about flexibility and convenience. 🛠️ In the near future,
Celebrating Martin’s 15th company anniversary!
It’s a momentous occasion at PS Automation as we celebrate the 15th work anniversary of our esteemed colleague, Martin Koch! Martin, your journey with us
Ready to Roll! 15 PSQ-E100 Actuators with Cables
We’ve got 15 quarter-turn PSQ-E100 actuators with 2 x 3m cables all set and ready to be shipped to our valued customer. What sets these
25 PS-AMS PSL by airfreight to the USA!
We are pleased to announce the successful production and shipment of 25 PS-AMS PSL to our valued customer in the USA. Each of these intelligent
A Day to Remember with the PS Automation Team!
With the sun shining its brightest, we couldn’t resist the temptation to revisit the legendary Bad Dürkheimer Wurstmarkt this year. Our day was filled with
CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF DEDICATION AND A MILESTONE BIRTHDAY!
With heartfelt joy, we extend our warmest congratulations to our esteemed colleague, Mrs. Doris Graf, on her remarkable 20th company anniversary and the joyous occasion
Production of 2 explosion-proof PSF-M405-EX actuators with ATEX classification!
These powerful actuators are designed to meet the highest safety standards while delivering outstanding performance. Here’s a glimpse of what makes them exceptional: Impressive Force:
Indian Subsidiary Manager visited PS Automation
Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting our Subsidiary Manager for an insightful visit. It was a fantastic opportunity to strengthen our connections, exchange
Proud Partner Spotlight: Feen Marine – Leading the Way in Maritime Innovation!
At PS Automation, we’re privileged to work with extraordinary customers who are making waves in their industry. We’re pleased to showcase #Feen Marine, a trailblazing
Photo shooting at PS Automation
With our strategic partner Assentio, a professional photo shooting took place not long ago in the offices of PS Automation. We hope to find new
Max Schmidhuber steps back
After more than 30 years, our managing director and co-founder Max Schmidhuber is retiring. He founded and shaped PS Automation and deserves credit for the
PS Automation’s sporty works outing
Just over a week ago, PS Automation laced up the hiking boots and we all hiked together to the Weinbiethaus in Gimmeldingen/Neustadt Wstr.. Once we
New jerseys for the Gekkos from HSG Eckbachtal
The 1st men’s team, which has been successfully playing in the fourth highest division in German handball, the Oberliga Rheinland-Pfalz/Saar (OL-RPS) for 3 years, has
New type plates are rolled out
The new layout is easy on the eyes and provides more information. The high resolution of the new printer provides the possibility to integrate a
PS-AMS PSQ with fieldbus
For a customer in Poland we have produced 2 PS-AMS quarter-turn actuators, one PSQ203AMS11 with a torque of 250 Nm and one PSQ503AMS12 with 500
The intelligent quarter-turn actuator PSF-Q & PSF-Q-M now also available with IP67!
The intelligent PSF-Q / PSF-Q-M with IP67 degree of protection is ideally suited for applications in the field. The robust and weather-resistant housing protects the
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR
As we look back upon the past year, we would like to express our sincerest appreciation for the trust and loyalty you have placed in
VALVE WORLD EXPO 2022
Three great days of Valve World Expo now have come to an end. We would like to thank our visitors for the attentions, the lively
LESS THAN TWO WEEKS UNTIL VALVE WORLD EXPO 2022!
Our team will be happy to welcome you and to introduce you to (among many other innovations) our new intelligent quarter-turn actuator PSF-Q, which is
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS? NO PROBLEM FOR US!
We at PS Automation were faced with the challenge of having to change the outer dimensions of our quarter-turn actuator PSQ503 for a customer due
VISIT PS AUTOMATION AT THE VALVE WORLD EXPO 2022
We are pleased to announce that PS Automation is once again attending Valve World from 29th November to 1st December 2022 in Düsseldorf, Germany. There
MAX TURNS 75!
On Tuesday, the PS family celebrated the 75th birthday with Max Schmidhuber, who founded PS Automation in 1989. He can look back with pride on
WHEREVER IT SAYS PS AUTOMATION ON IT, THERE IS ALSO PS AUTOMATION IN IT!
How do you find our new adhesive tape? You will immediately recognize that it is a package with linear or quarter-turn actuators in proven PS
YOU NEED A CUSTOMISED ADAPTATION? NO PROBLEM FOR US!
The requirement we faced from a customer in August 2021 was to place 5 linear actuators on a manifold with special valves in the IECEx
YOU WANT TO OPERATE AN ACTUATOR AND NEED TO DO THAT REMOTELY?
We have a solution for that: PSGSM, which is a GSM/LTE module to control our actuators via SMS or call The actuator is immediately ready
SMART QUARTER-TURN ACTUATORS WITH PROFINET PRODUCED AND SUPPLIED!
We finished the production of almost 50 PS-AMS PSQ smart quarter-turn actuators with a torque from 130 to 500 Nm for a customer in Scandinavia
PS AUTOMATION IS READY FOR IECEX
After successfully entering the market for ex-proof actuation with the ATEX version of the PSF-EX, we just took a big step for further increasing the
SIL 1 AND SIL 2 NOW AVAILABLE
Most of the actuators produced by PS Automation are now available to meet Safety Integrated Level 1 and 2, the international standardisation according to IEC
STRONG LINEAR ACTUATOR – FULLY EQUIPPED
We just finished the production of this smart PSL325AMS for a customer in a delivery time of 2 weeks. The requirements for this intelligent linear
SMART ACTUATOR WITH FAIL SAFE
We just accomplished the first batch of the brand new PSF-Q, which is available with 50 Nm and 80 Nm. The spring loaded actuator is
NEW TUTORIAL FOR OUR LINEAR EX-PROOF FAIL SAFE ACTUATOR PSF-EX
We proudly present to you a brand new 3D animation tutorial for our explosion-proof linear actuator series PSF-EX. This video will guide you through the
IMAGINE YOU HAD A COMPACT SMART ACTUATOR…
Imagine this actuator had a mechanical fail-safe function… And if you then imagine this actuator is based on established and proven technology, THEN you can
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY YEAR
Especially in these turbulent times we all experience how valuable it is to have reliable partners by our side. Therefore, we would like to say
SOCIAL COMMITMENT
Social commitment is close to all of our hearts. That is why we are very happy to support one of the most important pillars in
NEW COVER FOR OUR LINEAR ACTUATORS PSL AND PS-AMS PSL
At PS Automation, we strive to improve our actuation solutions every day with putting our products to test and optimize them. A good example is
PS AUTOMATION TAKES CARE – EXPANDING OUR ESD INVENTORY
Electrostatic charges occur almost everywhere in our everyday’s life. These discharges are usually not noticeable to humans, but can quickly reach several hundred volts and
ARE YOU READY TO EXPERIENCE OUR ACTUATORS VIRTUALLY?
Our brand new 3D showroom invites you to discover PS Automation in a way you haven’t seen it before. With just a few clicks you
KEEP A COOL HEAD WITH OUR PS-AMS PSQ ACTUATOR
Students at a renowned technical college in Germany now always keep a cool head thanks to the robust quarter-turn actuators. These are controlled via a
IT´S DONE!
Our first two PSF-M-EX actuators with manual override have been produced and are already on the way to the customer. Here are the key facts
NEW AND INNOVATIVE TUTORIAL: PS-AMS PSQ
We proudly present to you the brand new 3D animation tutorial of our smart quarter-turn actuator series PS-AMS PSQ! Learn more… – how to mount
PSF NOW WITH INCREASED PROTECTION CLASS IP68!
The IP65 protection class is standard in all our PSF actuators, and we have also been producing actuators with IP67 for some time. Now we
BRAND NEW 3D ANIMATION TUTORIAL: PS-AMS PSL
We proudly present to you the brand new 3D animation tutorial of our smart linear actuator series PS-AMS PSL! Check out how to mount the
PS-AMS MAKES YOUR VALVE FIT FOR THE INDUSTRIAL INTERNET OF THINGS!
The new Fieldbus and Ethernet interfaces gear your actuators up for Industry 4.0. PROFINET and Modbus RTU are now expanding our range of products and
PS AUTOMATION SUPPORTS CONTAINMENT OF COVID-19
The pandemic of the novel coronavirus is a major challenge all over the world and many parts of society are dedicated to get the situation
PS-AMS PSQ SERIES NOW WITH EVEN MORE TORQUE!
We expand the series of intelligent quarter-turn actuators to be able to automate even more applications. The PSQ1503AMS is now available with 1500 Nm torque.
OFFER FOR FACILITIES RELATED TO HEALTH CARE
If an actuator in your system fails, PS Automation will provide you with a replacement free of charge, unbureaucratically and immediately with a shipment directly
DOORS AND WINDOWS FOR THE NYPEA GIRLS’ PRIMARY SCHOOL
PS Automation supported the completion of the two class blocks in the Nypea Girls’ Primary School in the Nebbi Diocese, Uganda. To ensure a safe
IN THE MEANWHILE AT PS AUTOMATION…
On Thursday, a slightly excited atmosphere prevailed at PS Automation: the last actuators were finished and packed, parcels sent to the customers, rejection notes posted.
ROHS DIRECTIVE UPDATED
With the EC Declaration of Conformity, we as the manufacturer confirm in a legally binding manner that our products meet all requirements of the EC
SCHOOL FURNITURE FOR ST. MONICA NURSERY AND PRIMARY SCHOOL IN UGANDA
Last week, the Congregation of Saint Martin of Porres Brothers in the Diocese of Nebbi in northern Uganda confirmed that the school furniture financed by
STATE OF THE ART PACKAGING!
The new stretch wrapping machine is the most innovative kind of packaging our products. Not only is it more efficient and time saving but as
CERTIFICATION ACCORDING TO ISO 14001
PS Automation is now certified in accordance with ISO 14001 for environmental management systems. In 2018, PS Automation was tested and certified in accordance with
ACHEMA 2018
With around 150,000 visitors in 5 days, Achema will close its doors for the year 2018. PS Automation was also able to register a successful
EARLY TITLE WIN FOR HSG
With a solid victory achieving a final score of 32:20 against TuS Heiligenstein, HSG Eckbachtal was able to secure an early title win of the
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR
As we look back upon the past year, we would like to express our sincerest appreciation for the trust and loyalty you have placed in
MAX TURNS 75!
On Tuesday, the PS family celebrated the 75th birthday with Max Schmidhuber, who founded PS Automation in 1989. He can look back with pride on
WHEREVER IT SAYS PS AUTOMATION ON IT, THERE IS ALSO PS AUTOMATION IN IT!
How do you find our new adhesive tape? You will immediately recognize that it is a package with linear or quarter-turn actuators in proven PS
SIL 1 AND SIL 2 NOW AVAILABLE
Most of the actuators produced by PS Automation are now available to meet Safety Integrated Level 1 and 2, the international standardisation according to IEC
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY YEAR
Especially in these turbulent times we all experience how valuable it is to have reliable partners by our side. Therefore, we would like to say
SOCIAL COMMITMENT
Social commitment is close to all of our hearts. That is why we are very happy to support one of the most important pillars in
PS AUTOMATION TAKES CARE – EXPANDING OUR ESD INVENTORY
Electrostatic charges occur almost everywhere in our everyday’s life. These discharges are usually not noticeable to humans, but can quickly reach several hundred volts and
ARE YOU READY TO EXPERIENCE OUR ACTUATORS VIRTUALLY?
Our brand new 3D showroom invites you to discover PS Automation in a way you haven’t seen it before. With just a few clicks you
NEW AND INNOVATIVE TUTORIAL: PS-AMS PSQ
We proudly present to you the brand new 3D animation tutorial of our smart quarter-turn actuator series PS-AMS PSQ! Learn more… – how to mount
BRAND NEW 3D ANIMATION TUTORIAL: PS-AMS PSL
We proudly present to you the brand new 3D animation tutorial of our smart linear actuator series PS-AMS PSL! Check out how to mount the
PS AUTOMATION SUPPORTS CONTAINMENT OF COVID-19
The pandemic of the novel coronavirus is a major challenge all over the world and many parts of society are dedicated to get the situation
IN THE MEANWHILE AT PS AUTOMATION…
On Thursday, a slightly excited atmosphere prevailed at PS Automation: the last actuators were finished and packed, parcels sent to the customers, rejection notes posted.
ROHS DIRECTIVE UPDATED
With the EC Declaration of Conformity, we as the manufacturer confirm in a legally binding manner that our products meet all requirements of the EC
STATE OF THE ART PACKAGING!
The new stretch wrapping machine is the most innovative kind of packaging our products. Not only is it more efficient and time saving but as
CERTIFICATION ACCORDING TO ISO 14001
PS Automation is now certified in accordance with ISO 14001 for environmental management systems. In 2018, PS Automation was tested and certified in accordance with
EARLY TITLE WIN FOR HSG
With a solid victory achieving a final score of 32:20 against TuS Heiligenstein, HSG Eckbachtal was able to secure an early title win of the
INTRODUCTION OF KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Introduction of a knowledge management system linked to existing systems in the company Following a comprehensive requirement analysis, the competence center Kaiserslautern has evaluated multiple
FIT FOR THE FUTURE: NEW DIGITAL STRATEGY
PS Automation develops new digital strategy with the help of Kompetenzzentrum Kaiserslautern PS Automation GmbH has already optimized their production with the help of lean
PS AUTOMATION INDIA OFFERS INTERNSHIP
The Parineeti-Project of the TESI foundation in Koeln supports jung people in the Indian metropolis Pune who are living in families with low income. The
TEAM OF HSG WINS PALATINATE-CUP
The handball team of HSG Eckbachtal has won the Erdinger Palatinate Cup. They have beaten the premiere league team of TuS KL Dansenberg 32:31. We
PS ACTUATORS IN FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM
PS Automation to Supply Quarter-Turn Actuators for KSB Valves in Fire-Extinguishing Systems In March 2016, PS Automation GmbH won a contract for the supply of
NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR
PS Automation GmbH launches New Generation of Management: Dipl.-Ing. Christian Schmidhuber is new Managing Director Bad Duerkheim, Germany – Dipl.-Ing. Christian Schmidhuber (35) is the
FIRE IN EUROTUNNEL – PS ACTUATORS IN USE
PS Automation actuators functioned properly! London. On January 17th, 2015 there was a fire in the Eurotunnel between Great Britain and France, caused by a
PATENT APPLICATION SUCCESSFUL IN JAPAN
The drive-/ gear concept of the multi-turn actuator PSM has been patented in Germany, the EU, Russia and China quite some time ago. We are
Join Us at IVS 2024
We are pleased to invite you for the upcoming Industrial Valve Summit (IVS) 2024, happening from May 15th to May 16th in Bergamo! Join us
VALVE WORLD EXPO 2022
Three great days of Valve World Expo now have come to an end. We would like to thank our visitors for the attentions, the lively
LESS THAN TWO WEEKS UNTIL VALVE WORLD EXPO 2022!
Our team will be happy to welcome you and to introduce you to (among many other innovations) our new intelligent quarter-turn actuator PSF-Q, which is
VISIT PS AUTOMATION AT THE VALVE WORLD EXPO 2022
We are pleased to announce that PS Automation is once again attending Valve World from 29th November to 1st December 2022 in Düsseldorf, Germany. There
ACHEMA 2018
With around 150,000 visitors in 5 days, Achema will close its doors for the year 2018. PS Automation was also able to register a successful
VALVE WORLD EXPO 2016: INTRODUCTION OF PSF-EX AND PSQ-S-AMS
By introducing the latest prototypes and further product developments, PS Automation GmbH experienced a great deal of success with a very well attended exhibition booth
NEW PSF/PSF-M AT ACHEMA 2015
Product Innovation at the ACHEMA 2015: The New Linear Actuator PSF / PSF-M with Fail Safe Function or Manual Override With the latest product innovation
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS? NO PROBLEM FOR US!
We at PS Automation were faced with the challenge of having to change the outer dimensions of our quarter-turn actuator PSQ503 for a customer due
YOU NEED A CUSTOMISED ADAPTATION? NO PROBLEM FOR US!
The requirement we faced from a customer in August 2021 was to place 5 linear actuators on a manifold with special valves in the IECEx
YOU WANT TO OPERATE AN ACTUATOR AND NEED TO DO THAT REMOTELY?
We have a solution for that: PSGSM, which is a GSM/LTE module to control our actuators via SMS or call The actuator is immediately ready
SMART QUARTER-TURN ACTUATORS WITH PROFINET PRODUCED AND SUPPLIED!
We finished the production of almost 50 PS-AMS PSQ smart quarter-turn actuators with a torque from 130 to 500 Nm for a customer in Scandinavia
PS AUTOMATION IS READY FOR IECEX
After successfully entering the market for ex-proof actuation with the ATEX version of the PSF-EX, we just took a big step for further increasing the
STRONG LINEAR ACTUATOR – FULLY EQUIPPED
We just finished the production of this smart PSL325AMS for a customer in a delivery time of 2 weeks. The requirements for this intelligent linear
SMART ACTUATOR WITH FAIL SAFE
We just accomplished the first batch of the brand new PSF-Q, which is available with 50 Nm and 80 Nm. The spring loaded actuator is
NEW TUTORIAL FOR OUR LINEAR EX-PROOF FAIL SAFE ACTUATOR PSF-EX
We proudly present to you a brand new 3D animation tutorial for our explosion-proof linear actuator series PSF-EX. This video will guide you through the
IMAGINE YOU HAD A COMPACT SMART ACTUATOR…
Imagine this actuator had a mechanical fail-safe function… And if you then imagine this actuator is based on established and proven technology, THEN you can
NEW COVER FOR OUR LINEAR ACTUATORS PSL AND PS-AMS PSL
At PS Automation, we strive to improve our actuation solutions every day with putting our products to test and optimize them. A good example is
KEEP A COOL HEAD WITH OUR PS-AMS PSQ ACTUATOR
Students at a renowned technical college in Germany now always keep a cool head thanks to the robust quarter-turn actuators. These are controlled via a
IT´S DONE!
Our first two PSF-M-EX actuators with manual override have been produced and are already on the way to the customer. Here are the key facts
PSF NOW WITH INCREASED PROTECTION CLASS IP68!
The IP65 protection class is standard in all our PSF actuators, and we have also been producing actuators with IP67 for some time. Now we
PS-AMS PSQ SERIES NOW WITH EVEN MORE TORQUE!
We expand the series of intelligent quarter-turn actuators to be able to automate even more applications. The PSQ1503AMS is now available with 1500 Nm torque.
NEW EXPLOSION-PROOF LINEAR ACTUATOR PSF-EX
The new explosion-proof actuator PSF-EX is a further product development of the latest linear actuator series PSF/PSF-M with mechanical fail-safe function or manual override. Bad
BETTER PROTECTION, MORE POWER!
Improved protection: PSL and PSR-E successfully tested acc. to BS EN 60529 „protection against water“ Our proven linear actuators PSL and the economy quarter-turn actuator
PSQX03: IMPROVED RETROFITTING
The robust quarter-turn actuator PSQx03 with improved retrofitting PS Automation GmbH is continuously developing new products as well as improving already existing actuator series. We
PSR-E WITH NEW OPERATING TIMES
The PSR-E has gone to market for more than one year now. Since then it has been much appreciated by our customers. This development has
THE NEW PSF
Based on the proven PSL linear actuators we recently developed a new actuator series with mechanical fail safe function: The PSF. It is a multifunctional
THE NEW PSQ-E WITH PRICE ADVANTAGE
The PSQ quarter-turn series has lived up to our customer’s expectations at best for almost 20 years now and is used in various applications and
PSL-AMS WITH BUILD-IN “PUMPED-STORAGE FAIL-SAFE”
You know our fail-safe solution with super capacitors. Since 4 years it has proven its reliability in an increasing amount of applications. We now managed
IMPROVED VERSION OF COMMUNICATION SOFTWARE PSCS
Improved version of Communication Software PSCS 3.25 The new version of Communication Software for parameterization of smart actuators AMS 11/12/13 is now available for free.
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