Top 8 Equestrian Automated Valves and IoT Sensors in the United States for 2025, Expert-Reviewed Picks to Save Time and Protect Herd Health

The Banjo EV200 Electric Ball Valve is designed for irrigation and fluid-transfer systems, delivering rugged, energy-efficient actuation and compatibility with agricultural fittings at a competitive price. It stands out versus the Valworx and Hayward PVC offerings by emphasizing durability in particulate-laden and outdoor use, while remaining more affordable than premium building-automation focused valves such as the Johnson Controls unit.

The Bray Series 70 Electric Actuated Butterfly Valve leads the market for integrated automation and actuator flexibility, with modular electric actuators, fieldbus/communication options and scalable torque ratings that simplify system integration in automated plants. Financially it commands a premium upfront price versus basic models, but its advanced control features and reduced engineering integration effort make it cost‑effective for complex or safety‑critical motorized butterfly valve installations compared with simpler designs on the list.

The Valmatic Series 7000 is positioned as a market-leading, heavy-duty automated diverter valve for municipal and industrial piping where durability and minimal downtime are critical. Its proven mechanical simplicity and rugged materials deliver lower lifecycle costs and higher pressure ratings compared with the lighter-duty ADS and more automation-focused Huber units, making it the go-to choice when long-term reliability and lower maintenance spend are top priorities.

MAC's 45A 4-way valve is a best-in-class option for fast, compact pneumatic actuation control, offering very quick switching and a small footprint that makes it cost-effective for valve manifolds and automation panels. It doesn't match the corrosion resistance of Parker's stainless body or the process-level precision of Bürkert, but for high-cycle pneumatic servo or actuator control it delivers superior dynamic performance and lower system integration cost.

The SPX Flow APV W+ Series earns its market leader role through a robust, modular platform engineered for heavy-duty CIP cycles and high-pressure applications common in industrial sanitation. Relative to competitors, the W+ series offers strong process flexibility and competitive upfront pricing for large installations, delivering a favorable capital-to-performance ratio for processors upgrading multiple valves at once. Its well-documented performance and interchangeability with legacy APV parts also reduce retrofit costs and simplify spare parts management.

The Hach Solitax sc is positioned as the go-to turbidity sensor for continuous wastewater monitoring thanks to its robust optical measurement, low maintenance design, and cost-efficient lifecycle for high-frequency sampling. For waste monitoring use cases it outperforms many level-focused devices on this list by directly quantifying suspended solids and turbidity trends at a lower capital and upkeep cost than radar or ultrasonic solutions, making it an economical choice for treatment process control and regulatory compliance.

The Johnson Controls M9220-GGA-3 is a versatile electric actuator tailored for building automation, delivering reliable position feedback and compatibility with Johnson Controls systems for smooth integration and commissioning. It occupies a middle ground in this list—more feature-rich than basic modulating motors like the Honeywell unit but typically more affordable than premium industrial actuators such as the Rotork IQ3—making it a balanced choice for building owners seeking performance without premium industrial costs. Its technical and financial strengths are in system-level interoperability and predictable total cost of ownership within Johnson ecosystems.