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| November 2002 | |
| A variant of the 007 EExd Control Monitor with mechanical limit switches has now been ATEX certified by BASEEFA (2001) Ltd for "Arctic Service" to minus 50 degrees Centigrade. The unit can also be fitted with a range of solid state proximity switches that can be used down to minus 40 degrees centigrade. | |
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| October 2002 | |
| The first part of a contract has been received for the eventual supply of more than 100 007 Sub-sea position transmitters. The transmitters will be tested for use at a depth of 135 metres and are supplied complete with sub sea connectors. They will used to monitor the position of hydraulically actuated valves that will be used to flood the jackets on the legs of an oil rig. The legs of the rig will be positioned and then submerged using global positioning satellite technology. | |
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| September 2002 | |
| K Controls manufactures a stainless steel wafer pattern butterfly valve for engine exhaust gas back pressure control. Capable of handling temperatures of 750 degrees centigrade the valves are actuated electrically using geared actuators complete with 4-20mA positioner boards or pneumatically using compact rack and pinion actuators and the 008 Positioner. Recent contracts for this specialised valve have been received from both the UK and the USA where they are used on test beds that either monitor the performance of new diesel and petrol engines or the effectiveness of particular lubricants. | |
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| July 2002 | |
| The first 008 Smart Electro – pneumatic positioners have now been supplied. First reactions from end users have been excellent. They have commented on the 008’s compact size, neat appearance and ease of setting. One said that "the unit can be quickly and easily calibrated by a layman". A control valve manufacturer has commented that "it can take more than 30 minutes to fit and calibrate certain conventional "force – balance" style positioners. Using the 008 this can be reduced to less than 5." | |
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| April 2002 | |
| A recent consultation with a pharmaceutical manufacturer has resulted in an additional option for 007C Switch Solenoid Control Centre users. Our client wanted to use the solenoid manual override during commissioning but was concerned that it could be located and operated by unauthorised personnel during normal plant operation. We now offer a variant where the manual override feature is hidden within the enclosure. Valves can now only be operated manually by trained technicians following the deliberate act of cover removal. | |
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| March 2002 | |
| New versions of the coated aluminium or stainless steel IP67 rated 007 Switchbox are now available for use in ambient temperatures as low as –500C. They are therefore suitable for use in conditions such as those found in certain Russian oilfields. At the other end of the scale another variant of the product has passed a thirty minute test at 3000C and is used extensively on tunnel fire dampers throughout the world. | |
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| February 2002 | |
| An international manufacturer of gas turbine sets for electric power generation has specified the 007 EExd Control Monitor for use on their equipment. Our ability to offer a compact enclosure, good access to switches and terminals and ATEX certification at 800C ambient were all factors in their decision. | |
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| January 2002 | |
| A major contract has been received from a French valve manufacturer for the supply of more than 100 EExd ATEX certified Control Monitors which are to be used in a new power station in the Middle East. Some units will also be used as terminal boxes for actuator mounted EExm solenoid valves – certification allows for back EMF protection of the solenoids via a diode which is fitted across the terminals of the Control Monitors. | |
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