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Automate the physical asset
RIFT electric actuators provide automated control for valves and dampers — on/off, position, modulation, adjustable speed, failsafe, local and remote operation.
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From physical control to intelligent asset management
RIFT goes beyond simply moving a valve. By combining intelligent electric actuation, low-power operation, sensing, connectivity and operational data, we make remote and distributed infrastructure easier to control, monitor and maintain.
Control. Observe. Act.
Control the physical asset. Observe what is happening. Then use that information to make better operational and maintenance decisions.
Sending a command doesn’t prove the valve moved
For modern infrastructure, moving the asset is only part of the challenge. Operators also need answers to the questions a conventional actuator can’t:
- Did the valve move?
- What position is it in?
- Is it operating as expected?
- Is performance changing over time?
- Does anything need attention?
- Can it be checked without a site visit?
From the valve to the whole fleet
RIFT is built in layers. Each one adds context to the last, and the actuator stays fully functional at every level — no cloud connection is ever required for basic control.
Layer 1
Actuator
What it doesControls the valve and measures every movement.
What you getPrecise control, open BMS data, local commissioning.
See the actuator range Layer 2
Valve Signature™
What it doesCaptures a baseline of current, travel, speed and position at commissioning and compares every subsequent movement against it.
What you getEarly sight of friction, binding, slowing or rising torque demand.
Explore Valve Signature™ Layer 3
Valve Condition Index™
What it doesTurns deviation, trend, usage and environment into a simple condition state.
What you getHealthy → Monitor → Service Recommended → Critical, readable by any BMS.
HealthyMonitorService rec.Critical
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RIFT Sensor Hub™
What it doesAdds flow, differential pressure, temperature, leak and environmental sensing around the valve.
What you getUnderstand the cooling circuit or pipeline, not just the valve.
Explore RIFT Sensor Hub™ Layer 5
RIFT Portal™
What it doesSupervisory layer across every RIFT device on site or across sites.
What you getAsset health, trends, alarms and service planning for the whole fleet.
Explore RIFT Portal™ RAT understands the valve. Add the Sensor Hub to understand the circuit. Add the Portal to understand the estate.
Build the solution around the application
Not every asset needs the same level of technology. Start with electric actuation on existing valves, then add capability where it creates value.
Electric actuation
Automate the physical asset with on/off, positioning, modulation, adjustable speed and failsafe.
Low-power operation
Reduce the energy needed to operate remote equipment with patented RIFT motor technology.
Solar & battery power
Autonomous operation where mains power or new cabling is difficult or uneconomic.
Sensing
Capture flow, pressure, temperature, soil moisture and leak data around the asset.
Connectivity
Bring data back from distributed assets over BMS networks, cellular, Wi-Fi or LPWAN.
Data & alerts
Identify exceptions, review history and support better maintenance decisions.
Actuation→Power→Sensing→Connectivity→Data→Intelligence
A clear, honest technology roadmap
We distinguish between established capabilities and future development, so you can specify with confidence.
Available now
- Actuator control
- Position feedback
- Local commissioning
- Low-power options
- Remote-site applications
In development
- Sensor input capture
- Timestamped event data
- Telemetry
- Alert workflows
Future options
- Fleet dashboards
- Advanced analytics
- Open integration interfaces
- Condition-based service models
Connectivity is never the only point of failure: local valve control remains independent of communications, and resilience, cybersecurity, interoperability, data ownership and serviceability are design principles for every connected layer.
Where intelligent actuation pays back
Data centre cooling
CDU distribution, bypass, isolation and rotary mixing valves in liquid-cooled and hybrid facilities.
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Water & wastewater (AMP8)
Treatment works, pumping stations, reservoirs and networks — low-power actuation for remote assets.
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Irrigation & agriculture
Solar-powered valve control with soil moisture, flow and temperature data from RIFT field sensors.
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Commercial buildings & HVAC
Chilled and heating water isolation, bypass and rotary control valves in plant rooms and risers.
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Fire suppression & PDV
Suppression, sprinkler and PDV valves where proof the valve will move supports compliance.
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Net Zero & off-grid
Low-power actuation, solar and battery operation and fewer maintenance journeys.
ExploreFrequently asked questions
Do RIFT actuators need the cloud to work?
No. Control, commissioning and Valve Signature™ comparison run in the actuator and over BACnet MS/TP or Modbus RTU. The RIFT Portal™ is an optional supervisory layer and never sits in the control path.
Can I retrofit intelligence onto existing valves?
Yes. RIFT recommends starting with existing assets and progressively adding intelligence. ISO 5211 mounting and a range of drive adaptors fit most commercial valves.
Which parts of the stack are available today?
Actuator control, position feedback, local commissioning and low-power options are available now. Sensor Hub™ and Portal™ are system layers on the RIFT roadmap — talk to us about pilots.
Explore the RIFT range
From 1.5 Nm to 14,000 Nm — SMART, electric and pneumatic actuators, all designed and supported from Bournemouth.
New platform
RAT-DC
20 Nm smart quarter-turn
- BACnet MS/TP & Modbus RTU
- Valve Signature™ built in
- Optional supercapacitor failsafe
SMART 
RAS SMART
10–30 Nm
- IP67 protection as standard
- Bluetooth set-up from Android devices
- On/off or 4–20 mA modulating control
SMART 
RAM SMART
40–100 Nm
- Part-turn and multi-turn configurations
- IP67 for harsh environments
- Built-in touchpads for set-up
SMART 
RAL 300 SMART
100–300 Nm
- IP68 enclosure as standard
- Positioning accuracy to 0.1°
- 12–30 V DC for solar & battery sites
SMART 
RAL 600 SMART
300–600 Nm
- Up to 600 Nm output
- IP68 enclosure as standard
- AC or DC supply
Electric 
RPE
20–5,000 Nm
- 20–2,300 Nm direct drive
- 4,000 & 5,000 Nm gearbox versions
- IP67 standard, ATEX options
Electric 
RSE
50–1,200 Nm
- 50–1,200 Nm multi-turn
- IP65 standard; IP67, IP68 & Ex d options
- 4–20 mA standard control
Electric 
RQE
30–2,000 Nm
- 30–2,000 Nm output
- IP67, NEMA 4 & 6
- Lightweight: 2.1–14.5 kg
Electric 
RFT
20–100 Nm
- 20–100 Nm geared drive
- Quiet, stable operation
- 12/24 V DC or 230 V AC
Electric 
RXW
2–6 Nm
- WRAS-certified valve bodies
- Integrated manual override
- Wide voltage range
Pneumatic 
RSD
Scotch yoke
- High break-out torque
- Ideal for butterfly valves
- Quarter-turn on/off
Pneumatic 
RSS
Scotch yoke
- Fail-closed spring return
- High break-out torque
- Ideal for butterfly valves
Pneumatic 
RRD
Rack & pinion
- Linear torque output
- Compact body
- Quarter-turn
Pneumatic 
RRS
Rack & pinion
- Fail-safe spring return
- Linear torque output
- Compact body
Ready to explore what RIFT can do?
Tell us about the valve, the site or the challenge. We’ll identify where intelligent actuation provides a practical, measurable solution.
Call the engineering team+44 (0) 1202 162457 Emailsales@riftactuators.com
Head officeUnit 6-7, 11-15 Francis Ave, Bournemouth BH11 8NX, UK