When you're shopping for industrial valves, the first decision isn't always which brand-it's which piece of the system you actually need. Do you need the actuator that moves the valve, or the valve body itself? The two options here split that question cleanly: the Johnson Controls MP823E .75 Stroke 9-13 PSI Process Control Valve Actuator at $66.35, and the Process Control Valve 1" Stainless A743 CF8M at $220.00. The $153.65 gap between them reflects more than price-one is a used actuator, the other is a new open-box stainless valve.
Quick verdict
If you already have a compatible valve body and just need an actuator, the Johnson Controls MP823E is the lower-cost choice. If you need a complete 1-inch stainless process valve, the A743 CF8M is the more substantial purchase.
Comparison at a glance
| Feature | Johnson Controls MP823E Actuator | Process Control Valve 1" Stainless A743 CF8M |
|---|---|---|
| Listed price | $66.35 | $220.00 |
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| Condition | Used | New - Open box |
| Component type | Valve actuator | Process control valve |
| Operation | 9-13 PSI stroke | Motorized |
| Suitable media | - | Water |
| Origin | United States | United States |
Where the Johnson Controls MP823E wins
The MP823E is the lower-priced option by a wide margin. It's a Johnson Controls actuator with a .75 stroke and a 9-13 PSI control range, and it's made in the United States. If you're sourcing just the actuation piece, this gives you a path to move a valve without paying for a full valve assembly.
Where the Process Control Valve wins
The 1" stainless A743 CF8M valve is the more substantial purchase for a process-control line. It's a stainless valve built around a pilot-operated pin-type controller and carrying a 1500 PSI CWP rating.
Product notes
Johnson Controls MP823E .75 Stroke 9-13 PSI Process Control Valve Actuator
This is the actuator piece for a buyer who wants to drive an existing valve. The .75 stroke and 9-13 PSI control range are the key numbers, and the Johnson Controls name plus the MP823E model makes it easy to identify. The main limitation is that it's only an actuator-it doesn't regulate flow on its own, so you'll need a compatible valve body to attach it to. It's also in used condition, so expect a pre-owned part with some history. If the valve half of the setup is already handled, this gives you a direct way to add actuation without moving up to a full valve assembly.
Process Control Valve 1" Stainless A743 CF8M
This is the valve-side option. The body is stainless steel in the A743 CF8M grade, and the listed media is water. It's new open-box, so the packaging has been opened but the valve is presented as new. The operation is motorized, and the valve combines a pilot-operated pin-type controller with a 1500 PSI CWP rating. That combination makes it a more complete process-control component than a bare actuator. The brand is listed as Research, and the country of origin is the United States. The catch is its open-box condition. If you're building a process-control line, this is the more substantial piece to start from.
Final choice by use case
Choose the Johnson Controls MP823E if your project is already at the actuation stage: you have a valve body and need an actuator to drive it. Choose the Process Control Valve 1" Stainless A743 CF8M if you're starting with the valve itself.
