Marine Controls

Shipboard Controls

Every US Surface Combatant and Submarine goes to sea with Marotta valves and controls serving in mission-critical applications. Marotta Controls designs, develops, manufactures and qualifies high-performance motion and flow control solutions for surface ships, submarines and deep submergence vessels.

Our components and systems meet stringent naval requirements and MIL standards for shock, vibration and low acoustic signature as well as resistance to seawater corrosion. We have pioneered next-generation technologies that use advanced materials and embedded electronics to reduce the weight, life cycle cost, size and corrosion sensitivity of these critical parts.

With an extensive range of marine controls and components for marine systems, Marotta products are used in a broad cross-section of key applications. Learn more about these products and applications below.

Program Experience

  • Aegis
  • Air Warfare Destroyer
  • Astute Class Submarine
  • CG-47 Class
  • Columbia Class
  • CVN-78 Class
  • DDG-51 Class
  • F100/F310 Frigates
  • FREMM
  • LCS Class
  • LHA Class
  • Virginia Class

Valve Manifolds

Manifold offerings range from simple single inlet to multiple outlets, to multi-chambered flow control units. Our manifolds are of single block or “building block” construction, and all valving is plug-in type.

  • Configuration control
  • Space-saving designs
  • Quieting manifold technology

Motor Operated Valves

Developed specifically for maritime applications, our controls can work with DC brushless, servo and proportional control systems with a variety of power, torque, speed and positioning requirements.

  • Resists seawater corrosion
  • Solid-state electronics
  • 25 year service interval

Control Actuation Systems

Designed for challenging naval environments, electromechanical actuation systems are capable of sustaining high angular velocity at high torsional load levels. All mechanical, electronic and software elements are fully integrated.

  • Accurate fin position control
  • High stiffness – low backlash
  • High bandwidth

Piezo Actuated Valves

Advanced piezo technology can control flow parameters in real time and adjust orifice size to meet your desired flow and pressure. The responsive actuator, integrated pressure transducers and strain gauges provide state-of-the-art proportional control in a compact and lightweight package.

  • Up to 10,000 psi
  • Multi-functional operation: isolation and regulation
  • < 0.5 millisecond operation

Submersible Solenoid Valves

Our patented solenoid valve technology features the Marotta-originated balanced-poppet design.These cost efficient solenoid valves are available in a variety of sizes, pressures and flows. Available in 2-, 3-, and 4-way brass body or stainless steel materials.

  • Submersible designs
  • Suitable for hydraulic and pneumatic, light oil
  • Ease of maintenance

In-Line Valves

This unique multi-function high flow technology features a distinctive coaxial flow path that offers a significantly lower pressure drop compared to conventional valves of similar size.Can be used as either a check valve, shut off valve, reducing valve or relief valve.

  • Space saving axial flow configuration
  • Reduces manpower requirements
  • Piloted or motor operated


Pressure Reducers & Regulators

Available as lightweight stand-alone valves or as cartridge designs, our single stage pressure reducers cove a wide range of regulated outlet pressures. Marotta regulators offer an integral relief valve to accurately maintain system pressure.

  • Protect against over-pressure
  • Wide range of flows and pressures
  • Eliminate “diaphragm fatigue” failures

60+ Year of Marine Heritage

Our products are just one component of our full service and support offering. With a state-of-the-art facility and engineers dedicated to design, development, testing and manufacturing, we maintain unparalleled control over the quality and reliability of our product line, passing that confidence to you. On-site services further provide you with the assurance of reduced lead times to protect your program schedules.

Marotta systems meet the highest standards for naval use, working to maintain the approvals, standards, and proven track record for these demanding and critical applications. Our history and continued success in control systems for marine applications make us an ideal partner for your needs. Our value-added services include an emphasis on quality control and customer service to help ensure you remain a satisfied customer for years to come.

Valve Manifolds

Our valve manifold configurations are fully customizable, bringing world-class functionality from numerous components into a single manifold designed specifically for the requirements at hand. Applications include:

  • High-pressure pneumatic systems
  • Gas reducing systems
  • Pressure regulation
  • Launching systems
  • Propulsion systems
  • Quieting manifold systems

Control Actuation

Our marine control actuation systems are designed to meet the challenging requirements of:

  • Tactical missiles
  • Hypersonic vehicles
  • Torpedoes
  • UUV
  • UAV
  • Guided munitions
  • Guided rockets

Submersible Solenoid

Our line of submersible solenoid flow control valves provides one-piece construction and reliable control in marine control systems and shipboard systems applications including:

  • Fuel oil service
  • Pneumatic service
  • Turbine bleed air controls
  • Propulsion systems
  • Flask isolation
  • Submarine control systems
  • Fire suppression systems
  • Power generation systems
  • Maneuverability controls

In-Line Valves

In-line valves from Marotta feature a compact construction combined with extremely high flow capacity, thanks to our innovative, in-house design function. Applications include:

  • Chilled water systems
  • Fuel oil controls
  • Maneuverability controls
  • Water deluge systems
  • Propulsion systems
  • Weapons systems
  • Seawater systems