3S Antriebe GmbH
3S Antriebe GmbH develops and produces innovative electrical actuator systems for buried valves in water, gas, and district heating networks.
About
3S Antriebe GmbH, founded in 2007 and headquartered in Berlin, develops and produces advanced electrical actuator systems designed specifically for underground valves in water, gas, and district heating/cooling networks. Their innovative mobile and stationary actuator solutions, including self-sufficient electric and maintenance actuators, enable utilities and industrial operators to automate and remotely control infrastructure without the need for cable connections or expensive manhole constructions. The 3S actuator technology is recognized for its efficiency, flexibility, and minimal installation requirements, revolutionizing network automation and maintenance. 3S products are widely used in Europe, Russia, China, Singapore, Malaysia, and Australia. The company's core competencies include automation of buried valves, decentralization without cable connections, emergency and pipe burst protection concepts, and condition-based maintenance leveraging advanced digital electronics and data interfaces. 3S Antriebe is ISO 9001:2015 certified for the development, production, and distribution of actuators and associated services.
Products & Services
- 3S 300 D multi-turn actuator for small nominal widths
- 3S 500 D multi-turn actuator for buried valves up to DN 400
- 3S AIG XS valve maintenance device (mobile actuator for maintenance and automation up to 1,800 Nm with accessories)
- Compatible accessories: load amplifier, base plate system (System Berliner Kappe®), adapters, chargers, cabling, position indicators, battery packs
- PC-based maintenance software AIS for condition monitoring and documentation
- Design and service for installation, commissioning, and operator training
Use Cases & Case Studies
- Case study: Erlanger Stadtwerke AG uses 3S valve maintenance devices and AIS software for digital, objective, and condition-based maintenance of over 4,800 valves in their water supply network, integrating the data into GIS systems to optimize maintenance cycles and documentation.
Partnerships & Collaborations
- Co-development of System Berliner Kappe® with Berliner Wasserbetriebe; production of support plates by AVK Plastics BV
- Global distribution partners including Smart Actuation (UK/USA/Finland/Norway/Canada), EBERO FAB GmbH (Germany), INNVA (Norway), Imbema Groep (Netherlands), Hawle Service GmbH (Austria), Biber Infrastruktur GmbH (Switzerland), LB Valve Bt. (Hungary/Czech Republic/Croatia/Slovakia/Bulgaria/Serbia/Slovenia), TSS Success Science & Technology (China), Flotech Controls (Singapore/Malaysia/Indonesia), Avishkar Engineers (India), Gulf Abram Trading (Saudi Arabia)
Awards & Recognition
-
Contact Information
Certifications & Compliance
- ISO 9001:2015 (by TÜV SÜD)