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Safe operation (1st January 2012)
Smith Flow Control's portable Easi- Drive valve operator actuates hardto- operate valves found in power plants, chemical processing facilities and oil refineries. No separate power supply is needed, providing a costeffec
From Plant process control
Access all areas (1st January 2011)
Smith Flow Control's FlexiDrive is a remote valve operating system for valves that are positioned in inaccessible locations or unsuitable for operation with conventional actuators.
Key to pig keeping safety (1st November 2010)
The incorrect loading and unloading of pipeline inspection gauge (PIG) launchers and receivers can have catastrophic consequences. A specific sequence of valves must be operated, pressurising and depressurising the PIG
From Health safety welfare
25th celebration (1st November 2010)
Smith Flow Control (SFC) recently celebrated 25 years of operation, providing engineered safety systems for hazardous valve operations in the oil and gas and chemical processing industries. SFC is responsible for introd
Emergency portable valve operation (1st July 2010)
The Easi-Drive portable valve actuator from Smith Flow Control provides wastewater treatment plants with emergency operation of valves in the event of a power failure. Easiextremely Drive can open or close electric actu
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
