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.