TS EN 15714-1

TS EN 15714-1 is a terminology standard for industrial valve actuators. It establishes the common technical language used to describe actuator-related concepts, helping distinguish the actuator from the valve itself and supporting consistent use of terms across design, documentation, procurement, and maintenance contexts.

Why actuator terminology needs a dedicated reference

Industrial valve actuators are the devices that provide the force and motion needed to open, close, or position a valve. In practice, they may be manual, pneumatic, hydraulic, or electric, and they interact closely with the valve body, stem, drive mechanism, and control system. Clear terminology matters because these components are often discussed together in drawings, datasheets, specifications, and service instructions. When terms are defined consistently, it becomes easier to compare products, specify functions correctly, and avoid ambiguity between similar but technically different concepts.

What this document covers and what it is not

According to its scope, this document defines specific terms and definitions for industrial valve actuators not covered by EN 736-2 and EN 736-3. Its role is therefore conceptual and linguistic rather than performance-based: it organizes vocabulary rather than prescribing test methods or design calculations. In general technical use, actuators are essential to valve automation because they convert an input command into controlled mechanical movement, enabling remote operation and repeatable positioning; this standard supports that field by standardizing the vocabulary around it.

• Provides common terminology for industrial valve actuators.
• Focuses on terms outside the scope of EN 736-2 and EN 736-3.
• Supports consistent use of actuator, valve, and control-related concepts.
• Helps reduce ambiguity in technical documentation and specifications.