Alternative to actuators

Chemicals and plastics producer, SABIC, has been using the Netherlocks Power Wrench as an effective and efficient alternative to multiple actuators for operating its hand wheel valves. The two companies have also cooperated to produce a video about how it can be used to save time, effort and cost: www.youtube.com/watch?v= pYLPu5yeR-I

Using pneumatic pressure (4-8 bar) the Atex-certified Power Wrench is a mobile tool for operating any size of handwheel valve, with up to 515Nm of torque available to the user with a twist of the throttle - making light work of even the heaviest handwheels. "It really allows me to do my job faster and more easily - which is great because I'm not that young any more!" explained G.

Knepper, dayshift operator, HDPE Polymers - production, at SABIC Europe B.V.