September 2019

www.hpmag.co.uk HYDRAULICS & PNEUMATICS September 2019 37 Hydravalve SIL3-rated solenoid valves and switchbox announcements The Morc range of solenoids, supplied in the UK by Hydravalve, has recently been awarded SIL3 (Safety Integrity Level 3) certification. These solenoids can be used with any pneumatic actuator that has similar certification and that conforms to NAMUR VDI/VDE standards. The Morc range of solenoids particularly complement the Prisma range of pneumatic actuators – also supplied by Hydravalve UK – as they are also SIL3. NAMUR mount solenoid valve Hydravalve has recently introduced the SIL3 explosion-proof MC50 Series NAMUR mount solenoid valve to the UK market. These valves can be directly mounted to double- or single-acting pneumatic actuators. They are explosion-proof EXD IIC T4-T6 GB IP66 and can be easily changed from 3/2 to 5/2. The air connection is 1/4” BSP and power connection is 1/2” NPT. The valves’ ambient temperature is -20 to +70degC and they have duty rating of 100% ED. Explosion limit switchbox Exd Hydravalve has also recently introduced the explosion limit switchbox Exd IIC T6. The SIL3-rated switchbox comes encased in an aluminium die-casting shell and includes a mounting bracket in line with NAMUR. Also featured is a visual open/closed indicator. It has a terminal block with 8 standard contacts and wiring connection 2 x 3/4” NPT. About Hydravalve (UK) Hydravalve (UK) is part of the Fluid Power Group, supplying valves and actuation to the process pipework market. The company has established strong strategic relationships with leading industry brands. Hydravalve’s mission has always been to provide customers with a reliable level of service, technical expertise and high-quality products. Hydravalve enjoys high customer satisfaction levels and following significant investment into the business in 2016 it has strengthened its position in the market; further enhancing: Training & development: Enabling the team to provide outstanding technical assistance and bespoke solutions. Product range: Providing customers with a particularly wide choice of process valves, pneumatic and electric actuators. Increased stock holding: A recent investment in 5 Kardex Remstar machines provides efficient delivery of customer orders from Hydravalve’s 12,000 sq ft unit in the West Midlands. Prompt shipping of orders to all customers around the world: with free UK next-day delivery on orders placed online over £200. Hydravalve has an online store for manual and actuated valves and can provide a complete solution for all customers’ process valves requirements. Online support can also be provided through the live chat support. Valve actuators are assembled and dry bench tested in-house. The company is official distributor for Haitima, CMO Valves, J+J electric actuators, Prisma pneumatic actuators and YTC – a Rotork brand. www.hydravalve.co.uk Explosion-proof MC50 Series NAMUR mount solenoid valve. Explosion limit switchbox Exd IIC T6.