Choosing an industrial control valve usually starts with a single question: how much configuration does your process need, and how much are you willing to spend? The four options here answer that in very different ways. At one end is a used Burkert process actuator control valve that lands well below $200; at the other is an open-box Powers Flowrite II control valve that climbs above $2,500. In between are two used Powers Flowrite II mixing valves priced differently despite looking nearly identical. That spread makes this less about choosing the one correct valve and more about matching the valve to the job.
Quick take
- If you need a mixing valve and used condition is acceptable, the lower-priced used Flowrite II mixing option is a straightforward choice.
- If you want a control valve that is not used, the open-box Powers Flowrite II option is the one to compare.
- If you need to keep spend minimal, the used Burkert process actuator control valve is the budget path.
Price comparison
| Valve option | Listed price | Condition | Price bar | What stands out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powers Flowrite II Heavy Duty Bronze 3-Way 1-1/2 | USD 1,126.98 | Used | 3-way mixing valve, 1-1/2 size | |
| Powers Flowrite II Control Valve 3-Way Mixing 1-1/2 | USD 1,220.98 | Used | Same 3-way mixing format, 1-1/2 size | |
| Powers Flowrite II Single Seat 3/4 | USD 2,595.00 | New - Open box | Single-seat valve, 3/4 size | |
| Burkert Process Actuator Control Valve | USD 159.99 | Used | Process actuator control valve, Germany origin |
Decision matrix
| Your process need | Consider this option | Why it fits |
|---|---|---|
| Mixing at a lower used price | Lower-priced used Flowrite II mixing valve | Same mixing function, lower price |
| Mixing if you want the alternative used version | Other used Flowrite II mixing valve | Same mixing function, priced above |
| A control valve that is not used | Open-box Powers Flowrite II control valve | New/open-box condition and a different valve design |
| Minimal budget or simple actuator control | Used Burkert process actuator control valve | Lowest listed price |
Product notes
Powers Flowrite II Heavy Duty Bronze 3-Way 1-1/2
At USD 1,126.98, this used Flowrite II gives you the same 593WM150STMS46RS model number as the other 3-way mixing valve in this group, but at a lower listed price. The product name identifies a heavy-duty bronze 3-way mixing valve in a 1-1/2 size, which makes it a direct option if that is the flow path you need. The used condition is the trade-off; you are paying less for a valve that has had a previous service life. If you can accept used equipment and want the 3-way mixing layout, this is the first one to weigh against the other 3-way entry.
Powers Flowrite II Control Valve 3-Way Mixing 1-1/2
Listed at USD 1,220.98, this used Flowrite II covers the same 3-way mixing function as the lower-priced used option. It carries the same 593WM150STMS46RS model number, so the practical specification lines up very closely. The reason to hesitate is the $94 price gap: the other used entry with the same model number is less expensive. Unless you specifically want this version of the Flowrite II name, the price difference makes it the harder of the two 3-way options to justify. It remains a usable route to the same mixing format, but the value case is weaker.
Powers Flowrite II Single Seat 3/4
At USD 2,595, this is the most expensive option in the group, and it is the only one listed as New - Open box. The model is 593SS075SSCS460S, and the product name identifies a single-seat Flowrite II control valve in a 3/4 size, which separates it from the mixing valves. The open-box condition is the main limitation: the price is high, and the box has been opened even though the valve is described as new. Choose this when your process needs a single-seat design in a smaller 3/4 size and you want the closest thing to new among these four options.
Burkert Process Actuator Control Valve
The Burkert process actuator control valve is the low-cost route in this group at USD 159.99. It is a used unit with Germany as its country of origin, and it shows shelf age wear, dust, and storage dirt from a dairy factory parts warehouse. That makes it a project valve: usable if you need a process actuator control valve on a tight budget and you are prepared to clean and inspect it before use. The reason to pass is not the price but the condition, since the used unit shows signs of storage. For anyone shopping on spend alone, this is the option that leaves the most room in the budget.
Final recommendation by use case
- For a mixing valve on a used budget, start with the lower-priced used Flowrite II mixing option.
- For a control valve that is not used, the open-box Powers Flowrite II is the one to weigh against your needs.
- For the lowest possible entry into a process actuator control valve, the used Burkert is the budget pick, assuming you are comfortable with a valve that shows storage wear.
