Control accessories from Bray Controls Benelux: positioners, solenoids, switch boxes & proximity sensors
In automated flow control, a valve and actuator alone are not enough. To achieve reliable operation, stable control, and clear feedback, you need the right control accessories. Bray Controls Benelux supplies control accessories that complete industrial valve automation, including switch boxes, positioners, solenoid valves, filter regulators, and inductive proximity sensors.
What are control accessories?
Control accessories are supporting components used in valve automation and process control. They help you: Confirm valve position (open/close) with visual and electrical feedback, control pneumatic actuator air paths with solenoids, protect pneumatic devices with filtered, regulated air and monitor valve movement reliably, even in washdown, vibration, or hazardous environments
Which control accessories does Bray offer?
The Bray Controls Benelux Control Accessories range includes several proven product families (series) that match common automation requirements.
Switch boxes / valve status monitors (Series 5A, 5B, 5C)
If you need robust confirmation of valve position, switch boxes (also called valve status monitors) provide visual and electrical position indication on VDI/VDE 3845-compliant quarter-turn devices. Bray Controls Benelux lists Series 5A, 5B, and 5C on its Control Accessories offering, including versions suited to harsh or hazardous locations.
- Series 5A: compact, weatherproof-focused switch box option.
- Series 5B: supports expanded wiring and configuration possibilities (more terminals/switch options).
- Series 5C: explosion-proof style switch box for hazardous locations; reliable valve position monitoring where protection is critical.
Positioners for accurate valve control (Series 6A and 6P)
For modulating service, valve positioners are essential. Bray Controls Benelux lists positioners like Series 6A and Series 6P, supporting stable control of quarter-turn valves.
- Series 6P pneumatic positioner: designed to provide fast, sensitive response using a pneumatic control signal and supports quarter-turn valve control.
- Series 6A smart electro-pneumatic positioner: a microcontroller-based positioner for pneumatic actuators that converts analog current input into valve position pressure output and supports advanced setup/diagnostics depending on configuration.
Solenoid valves for pneumatic actuator control (Series 63 NAMUR)
In pneumatic automation, solenoids are often the “command” device that routes air to open or close the actuator. Bray Controls Benelux lists Series 63 as a direct mount NAMUR interface solenoid valve, suitable for controlling air to pneumatic actuators and supporting general purpose and hazardous-area use depending on configuration.
Filter regulators for clean and stable air supply (Series 55)
Instrument air quality and stable pressure are vital for reliable pneumatic control. Bray Controls Benelux lists Series 55 filter regulators for removing solids and liquids from compressed air supply to pneumatic control devices.
Inductive proximity sensors for non-contact valve feedback (Series 54-GS and 54-HS)
When you want maintenance-free feedback without mechanical wear, inductive proximity sensors offer non-contact position indication for quarter-turn valves. Bray Controls Benelux includes Series 54-GS for general service and Series 54-HS for hazardous area suitability.
How control accessories improve process reliability
Control accessories add measurable value to your installation by:
- Reducing unplanned downtime through dependable valve feedback
- Improving control stability with correct positioner selection
- Protecting pneumatic devices with clean, regulated air
- Simplifying installation with direct mount standards (e.g., NAMUR/VDI patterns)
- Supporting safety and compliance in hazardous locations with suitable monitoring and control components
Applications
Control accessories are used across automated valve packages in data centers and central cooling plants, HVAC networks, water technology and wastewater facilities, and process plants such as chemical industry and industrial gas, where reliable valve status monitoring, accurate positioning, and consistent pneumatic control directly support safety, energy efficiency, and operational continuity.
Valve Automation
Our Valve Automation service can help you when you need a complete automated valve assembly, with the right combination of accessories (position feedback, solenoids, positioners) and consistent, project-ready build quality.
Engineering
Our Engineering service can help you with technical selection and specification: choosing the correct signal type (4–20 mA or pneumatic), the right mounting standard, the required protection level (washdown or hazardous area), and the functional requirements that match your control philosophy.
Maintenance & Repair
Our Maintenance & Repair service can help you when performance or feedback becomes uncertain, components need inspection, or you want planned servicing to keep availability high and downtime low.
Cleanroom Service
Our Cleanroom Service can help you in high-purity or contamination-sensitive environments with controlled handling and preparation of valves and components, especially relevant for regulated industries and clean utility systems.
Why choose Bray Controls Benelux for control accessories?
By choosing control accessories from Bray Controls Benelux, you can standardize on proven series for valve monitoring and control and connect them to local engineering and service support when needed.
Do you need help selecting the right control accessories (signal type, mounting, washdown/hazardous requirements, feedback to PLC/DCS) for your application? Contact Bray Controls Benelux for technical advice, engineering support, or a tailored quotation.
