Jay Fahy of The Collins Companies and Valmet Stonel Derick Tinsley discuss the features of The Stonel Axiom AN / ANX which offers unmatched reliability using non-contact position sensing with solid state electronics and contaminant-tolerant pneumatic control. Coupled with its space-efficient design, corrosion resistance and networking/wireless link capability, the AN / ANX offers unrivaled convenience and cost-saving benefits in hazardous and general purpose process applications.
Additional The Stonel Axiom AN / ANX Product links:
- Stonel Axiom AN / ANX - The Collins Companies Valve position monitor/controller for quarter-turn automated valves, built for hazardous (explosionproof, intrinsically safe) and general-purpose settings. Combines proximity sensors, an integral solenoid (single/dual pilot), and diagnostics; optional wireless. Key specs: -40°C to +80°C range, AN35 (universal voltage) and AN45 (Namur, 7–24VDC) variants, AS-Interface/DeviceNet communication, 0.8/1.2 Cv flow, aluminum or stainless housing options. Used in chemical, pharma/biotech, marine, oil & gas, and agri-processing. Available in New England and New York.
The Collins Companies Vendor Spotlight: Stonel™ Axiom AN/ANX
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- Valmet - Stonel | The Collins Companies Overview of Stonel as a brand under Valmet: makes limit switches, valve communication terminals (VCTs), and diagnostics for quarter-turn/linear valves in harsh environments. Lists two featured product series — Stonel Quartz and Stonel Axiom AN/ANX — plus a Collins sales contact (Kyle Gerner) and a link to the manufacturer's official site.
- Sanitary Tube & Fittings - The Collins Companies
Collins' sanitary product line for pharma and food/beverage: 316SS/304L tube (clamp and BPE orbital-weld fittings), sanitary valves (ball, butterfly, check, plug, diaphragm) — explicitly mentions the Stonel Axiom AN/ANX as the recommended on/off valve controller for this line — plus Spirax Sarco clean-steam equipment (sample coolers, steam traps, pressure regulators, washdown stations). Includes a downloadable sanitary line card and lists featured suppliers (AVCO, Protectoseal, Valmet-Stonel, Spirax-Sarco, WIKA, ThermOmegaTech, ACE Sanitary, DuBois/Isel).
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Collins' sanitary product line for pharma and food/beverage: 316SS/304L tube (clamp and BPE orbital-weld fittings), sanitary valves (ball, butterfly, check, plug, diaphragm) — explicitly mentions the Stonel Axiom AN/ANX as the recommended on/off valve controller for this line — plus Spirax Sarco clean-steam equipment (sample coolers, steam traps, pressure regulators, washdown stations). Includes a downloadable sanitary line card and lists featured suppliers (AVCO, Protectoseal, Valmet-Stonel, Spirax-Sarco, WIKA, ThermOmegaTech, ACE Sanitary, DuBois/Isel).
- Manufacturers / Suppliers At The Collins Companies, we value our vendors and work to create long-term relationships with them. In all of our specialty product lines, we strategically partner with leading manufacturers that provide the best value and solutions to our customers throughout the world. You can be confident in our supply because we only distribute products from the most reputable vendors. Including Neles-Jamesbury, Spirax-Sarco, Gestra, ASCO and Conval.
