Michaelson DG (H/P) A Series High- and Low-Pressure Pneumatic Actuators: A Reliable Choice for Deeply Rooted Presence in Central Asia and the Russian-Speaking Markets

Currently, Chengdu  Mikeson Flow Controls Mfg. Co., Ltd. (MKSVC) is actively expanding into markets in Central Asia, Russia, and other former Soviet Union countries. Facing the dual challenges of upgrading industrial equipment needs and navigating stringent market-access regulations in these target regions, we leverage our robust technological capabilities and industry-leading certifications to introduce the DG (H/P) A series of high- and low-pressure pneumatic actuators. Featuring an innovative parallel double-guided rocker-arm design, these actuators are backed by multiple international certifications, including TUV, EAC, and ATEX, ensuring they deliver highly adaptable and exceptionally reliable fluid control solutions tailored to the unique demands of the Central Asian and Russian-speaking markets. Through this strategic approach, we are steadily refining our market presence and building a trusted regional brand.

1. Backed by authoritative certification, breaking down barriers to market access

Entering markets in Central Asia, Russia, and other former Soviet Union countries requires compliance certification as the key to unlocking opportunities. With a long-term strategic vision, Michaelson has meticulously designed and implemented a robust certification system. Building on our already impressive portfolio of authoritative certifications and test reports from top international institutions, we continue to strengthen and expand our certification framework. We’ve assembled a dedicated team of certification experts, maintaining close collaboration with local authorities and closely monitoring regulatory updates in real time. Gradually, we’re broadening the scope of product certifications to encompass more niche segments and emerging standards. This dynamic, continuously refined certification system ensures that our products remain well-positioned to thrive in target markets—making every certification a solid, reliable key that opens doors to new business prospects.

(1) TUV Certification: Demonstrating Ultimate Reliability and Safety Standards

SIL3 Functional Safety Certification: Rigorously certified by Germany’s TÜV organization, the DG (H/P) A series actuators meet the highest safety standards in the industrial sector (with SIL4 being the maximum level). This ensures that the actuators can effectively prevent failures and minimize the impact of potential accidents in automation control systems, perfectly aligning with the stringent safety requirements of high-risk industries such as oil & gas, chemicals, and energy in Central Asia and Russian-speaking regions. As a result, production processes remain stable and uninterrupted, while also mitigating costly downtime losses and minimizing safety risks caused by equipment malfunctions.

Million-Cycle Life Test Report: Also issued by TÜV, the testing agency conducted 1-million-, 2-million-, and 4-million-cycle life tests respectively. In the context of Central Asia’s extended industrial production cycles and high-load operational scenarios typical in Russian-speaking regions, an exceptionally long cycle life means reduced equipment replacement frequency and lower maintenance costs—ultimately helping businesses save expenses over the long term while highlighting the product’s outstanding durability.

(2) Region-specific certification: Tailored to local access requirements

The Russian EAC Explosion-Proof Certification (Directive 012): As a key certification for the core markets in the Russian-speaking region, the EAC (012 Explosion-Proof) certification ensures that products meet the explosion-proof standards of Russia and the Customs Union countries. This allows them to be safely used in highly hazardous environments such as oil and gas fields in Western Siberia, chemical parks in Kazakhstan, and other potentially explosive areas. It also fulfills the regulatory requirements set by the local Federal Technical Supervision Agency (Rostekhnadzor), serving as the cornerstone guarantee for products to successfully establish themselves in the Russian-speaking market.

The EU ATEX explosion-proof certification covers select markets in Central Asia that adhere to EU standards, while also providing additional validation for products seeking entry into high-end industrial sectors within the Russian-speaking region. Whether it’s energy projects in Uzbekistan or manufacturing lines in Belarus, ATEX certification underscores a product’s world-class performance in explosion protection, bolstering customer confidence in its safety and reliability.

II. Core Technology Innovation, Tailored to Regional Industrial Conditions

Central Asia and the Russian-speaking market boast diverse industrial landscapes—ranging from the frigid oil and gas fields of Siberia to the high-temperature chemical parks in Central Asia—placing exceptionally high demands on actuator adaptability. Thanks to its core technology innovations, the Mikelson DG (H/P) A series is perfectly tailored to handle the region's complex operational conditions:

(1) Parallel Dual-Guide Fork Structure: The Stable and Efficient Technological Cornerstone

This innovative structure effectively eliminates backlash and deformation during actuator operation, ensuring precise positioning and stable transmission. In scenarios such as pipeline transportation in Central Asia and heavy machinery manufacturing in Russian-speaking regions, it enables highly accurate equipment handling, significantly boosting production efficiency. At the same time, the structure boasts dramatically enhanced strength, allowing it to withstand vibrations and impacts commonly encountered in industrial environments—thus extending the service life of the equipment. This aligns perfectly with the durability advantages highlighted in TUV’s million-cycle life test report.

(2) Extreme environmental adaptability: Covers the full range of temperature scenarios

Given the climatic characteristics of parts of Central Asia, where summer temperatures can soar to over 40°C, and the extreme cold in Russia’s Siberia and northern Kazakhstan—dropping as low as -52°C—the DG (H/P) A series actuators are equipped with a special synthetic lubricant and temperature-resistant materials. This ensures stable performance across a wide temperature range from -55°C to 80°C, effectively eliminating issues like low-temperature sticking and high-temperature failure. Previously, Mikeson has already successfully exported its direct-acting pneumatic actuators to Russia, where they have been deployed in 24” 900lb forced-seal trunnion-mounted ball valves operating in sub-zero temperatures as low as -52°C. These real-world applications fully demonstrate the product’s exceptional reliability even under extreme thermal conditions.

(3) High Thrust and High Load Compatibility: Meeting the Needs of Regional Heavy Industry

Central Asia and the Russian-speaking region boast a well-developed heavy industry, placing high demands on actuator thrust and load-carrying capacity. Mikeson boasts extensive experience in manufacturing high-torque, high-thrust actuators—having previously supplied the national pipeline network with torque-intensive pneumatic actuators tailored for 40" 1500lb ball valves. Additionally, the company has a proven track record in developing and applying cryogenic (-52°C) forced-seal ball valve actuators capable of delivering thrusts equal to or even exceeding 800 kN. This expertise ensures that the DG (H/P) A series can seamlessly integrate into heavy-load scenarios across the region, including large-scale oil and gas pipelines, mining machinery, and energy equipment, providing robust power support for industrial production.

3. Strategically position in regional markets and build a localized service system

While actively pursuing certifications and optimizing product performance, Mikeson is simultaneously advancing its localized service strategy in the Central Asian and Russian-speaking markets, providing customers with end-to-end support throughout the entire lifecycle.

(1) Gradually refine regional certification and expand market coverage.

In addition to the TUV, EAC, and ATEX certifications already obtained, Mikeson is progressively pursuing further localized certifications tailored to the specific entry requirements of various Central Asian countries (such as Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan) as well as other former Soviet states in the Russian-speaking region. This ensures that its products can operate compliantly across all target markets, thereby maximizing its market coverage and expansion.

(2) Adapt to local equipment and reduce replacement costs

Considering that some enterprises in Central Asia and Russian-speaking regions are still using equipment inherited from the former Soviet era or domestically produced in Russia, the DG (H/P) A series of actuators has been meticulously designed with compatibility in mind. These actuators can seamlessly integrate with mainstream local equipment such as valves from Krasnodar Mechanical Plant (KMZ) in Russia and machinery from Novosibirsk Pumping Equipment Plant (NVZ), eliminating the need for extensive overhauls of existing systems. This approach significantly reduces companies' equipment upgrade costs while accelerating the widespread adoption of these products in regional markets.

(3) Long-term warranty and rapid response, safeguarding customer rights

Michaelson deeply understands the importance regional market customers place on after-sales service. To address this, we offer a 5-year warranty for the DG (H/P) A series actuators—far exceeding industry standards (typically 2 to 3 years for European brands)—providing customers with robust product reliability and long-term peace of mind. Meanwhile, we are actively planning to establish service centers in key Central Asian cities such as Almaty, as well as in prominent Russian-speaking regions like Moscow and St. Petersburg. Paired with our highly skilled technical team, these service hubs will ensure customers receive prompt responses and efficient solutions whenever they encounter issues during equipment operation and maintenance, ultimately enhancing their overall collaboration experience.

4. Choose Michaelson and Seize Opportunities in the Regional Market

During a critical period of industrial upgrading in Central Asia and the Russian-speaking region, choosing an equipment partner with strong adaptability and high reliability is essential. The Mikeson DG (H/P) A Series of high- and low-pressure pneumatic actuators, with their three core advantages below, have become the ideal choice for companies looking to expand into regional markets:

(1) Stable supply chain, mitigating external risks

Currently, the international situation is complex. As a strong, domestically-rooted Chinese enterprise, Michaelson maintains a fully independent and controllable supply chain, ensuring it remains unaffected by sanctions targeting the Russian-speaking market. This enables us to provide our Central Asian and Russian-speaking customers with a long-term, stable product supply, mitigating the risk of disruptions from European brands and safeguarding the continuity of your business operations.

(2) High cost-effectiveness, reducing investment costs

Compared to similar products from Europe, the Mikeson DG (H/P) A-Series actuators offer equivalent—or even superior—certification levels, technical performance, and durability, while being priced 20% to 30% lower. For businesses in Central Asia and Russian-speaking regions that prioritize cost-effectiveness, this allows them to keep initial investment costs under control while still gaining access to high-quality equipment, ultimately boosting both economic efficiency and production productivity.

(3) Experienced and well-versed in regional needs

Michaelson has accumulated successful experience in exporting low-temperature actuators to Russia, while closely monitoring the unique market characteristics and industry demands of Central Asia and Russian-speaking regions. From product design and certification acquisition to service deployment, every aspect is tailored to align with regional market needs, enabling us to deliver solutions that better meet customers' practical requirements, helping them swiftly adapt to the market and enhance their competitive edge.

5. Collaborate and Jointly Explore New Markets

If you are a company based in Central Asia or the Russian-speaking region, operating in industries such as oil & gas, chemicals, energy, or mechanical manufacturing, and are looking for a reliable partner for pneumatic actuators, we welcome you to contact Mikeson. Mikeson is committed to partnering with businesses in Central Asia and the Russian-speaking region, offering superior product quality, authoritative certifications, and attentive, localized services—helping you seize market opportunities together and driving high-quality industrial growth in the region!