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Jul 10
Operators on-site of a process industry facility

Sofis turnaround support prevents incidents and exceeding downtime by timely identifying and solving issues

A special material solutions provider based in The Netherlands recently decided to employ Sofis engineers, to physically inspect all valve interlocks prior to a planned maintenance shutdown. Their intention: identifying hidden issues and affected interlock systems, also outside of the official turnaround scope. Timely identification of issues and defects allowed... read more →
Jun 25
Jun 24

Sofis enhances process safety on South Pailin Central Processing Platform (CTEP) with valve interlocking systems

Recently, Sofis provided valve interlocking systems to guarantee safe manual valve operations on mercury recovery applications and valve changeover lines. The installation of valve interlocking systems is part of the multi-faceted approach to process safety of the South Pailin project, which includes rigorous risk assessments, robust design and operational controls,... read more →
Jun 24
Semiconductor production facility

Sofis helps semiconductor fabrication plant overcome access issues in their airflow system

In high-tech manufacturing, even the smallest components can be crucial in ensuring optimal performance and productivity. A semiconductor fabrication plant faced a significant challenge with the dampers in their airflow system, installed at heights with limited access. Regular adjustments to these dampers were necessary to control flow rates, but conventional... read more →
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May 15
Covestro industrial facility

Covestro uses FlexiDrive to guarantee safe operation of hard-to-reach gear operated butterfly valves inside a production area

Covestro, a leading manufacturer of polymer materials, has recently decided to install FlexiDrive remote operators to safely operate manual gate valves in one of their production areas. The gate valves can now be comfortably operated from a safe distance, on a single service station. Largest site in Germany Covestro's innovative... read more →
Jan 25
Sofis safety solutions for the chemical industry

Safety solutions for the chemical industry

Chemical plants manufacture or process chemicals using specialized equipment, units, and technology in the manufacturing process. Other kinds of plants, such as polymer, pharmaceutical, food, and some beverage production facilities, power plants, oil refineries, natural gas processing, and biochemical plants, use many technologies that have similarities to chemical plant technology... read more →
Jan 24
Smith valve interlocks

Valve solutions that lead by example

This article has been issued in "Inside Oil And Gas Magazine": Sofis - Inside Oil & Gas (insideoilandgas.com) Sofis is the leader in creating smart valve solutions, such as mechanical valve interlocks, portable actuators and valve position indicators in combination with specialised services, for the energy, chemical, power and water... read more →
Dec 21
INS Vikrant

Sofis FlexiDrive allows remote operation of duct valves onboard INS Vikrant of Indian Navy

Sofis recently supplied FlexiDrive remote valve operators to the INS Vikrant, India’s first indigenously built aircraft carrier. 262 meters long and 62 meters wide, it is the largest warship ever built in India’s maritime history. The remote valve operators are part of the ship's HVAC system. This system was supplied... read more →