Universal mounting device for valves

A universal valve mounting device, comprising:

• a) a mounting plate having a valve fastener, the mounting plate being configured and sized for securing a valve to a variety of valve actuators having at least two mounting plate fastener locations;
• b) the mounting plate including a bend configured for creating a thermal break by providing a space conducive to air flow between a valve actuator mounted to the mounting plate and the mounting plate, in use;
• c) a slot being provided on the mounting plate, the slot being of a sufficient size and length to accommodate various sizes and spacings of fasteners for securing the mounting plate to a variety of valve actuators, in use;
• d) the slot being provided on the mounting plate and spaced apart from the valve fastener;
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• e) the mounting plate including a valve fastener for securing a valve thereto, the valve fastener and the slot being configured and located for securing a variety of valves to a respective valve actuator by each being concurrently mounted to the mounting plate.