Operates valves in an emergency (1st January 2010)

The Easi-Drive portable valve actuator from Smith Flow Control provides wastewater treatment plants with operation of valves in the event of a power failure.

From Plant process control

  Distance no object (1st May 2008)

Smith Flow Control (SFC) has launched FlexiDrive, a new remote valve operating system for valves that are positioned in inaccessible locations or unsuitable for operation with conventional actuators.

From Plant process control

  Valve safety (1st July 2006)

The new QL and GL mechanical valve interlocks from Smith Flow Control ensure potentially hazardous valve operations are performed in the correct sequence, eliminating the possibility of operator error or sabotage.

From Plant process control

  Remote worker (1st September 2005)

Flexi-Drive from Smith Flow Control is a cable-driven, remote operator for valves in inaccessible or hazardous locations. It can transmit drive to valves up to 60m away and accommodate 540° of bends in the cable run.

From Plant process control

  The human factor (1st July 2005)

Safe operating practice in oil, gas and chemical processing: The case for mechanical key interlock systems. By MJ Smith of Smith Flow Control The oil, gas and chemical processing industries generally have a disciplined approach to design and operatin

From Production engineering

  STRONG TEST VALVES (1st May 2005)

The Stroke-Test from Smith Flow Control is a device that enables critical valves to be tested without shutting down the process flow.

From Plant process control

  Easy testing (1st July 2004)

Easi-Test from Smith Flow Control is fitted between valve and actuator to permit the independent testing of pneumatic actuators and process valves on live systems. It makes testing of both declutchable and automatically clutchable valves a simple pro

From Plant process control

  Valve testing device that avoids plant downtime (1st May 2004)

The new Stroke-Test from Smith Flow Control is a device that allows the testing of critical valves without shutting down the process flow. This ensures the revenue stream is not interrupted, while also ensuring plant operators comply with industry sa

From Health safety welfare

  ANTI-TAMPER (1st January 2004)

By ensuring valves and actuators are only operated by authorised individuals, the new Anti-Tamper Lock (ATL) from Smith Flow Control secures companies assets by reducing the risk of human error or deliberate tampering.

From Premises management maintenance

  Easy testing (1st September 2003)

A new device from Smith Flow Control permits the independent testing of pneumatic actuators and process valves on live systems. Fitted between the valve and actuator, when activated, Easi-Test allows independent testing and operation of the actuator

From Plant process control