Remote manual valve operation Archives

FlexiDrive remote valve operator for precise water release on a dam

Enhancing water management with Sofis FlexiDrive: A smart solution for remote manual valve operation

Effective water management is crucial for the sustainable operation of reservoirs and dams. However, traditional methods often present challenges that can lead to inefficiencies, excessive water discharge, and safety risks... read more →

3 March 2025
Customer stories, Remote manual valve operation

Remote valve operator for hard to reach valves

How a Spanish refinery prioritizes operator safety in hazardous, confined spaces

In many industrial operations, discharge valves for tanks are located in areas that pose significant safety hazards. At a refinery in Spain, discharge valves were installed in a channel pit... read more →

5 September 2024
Customer stories, News, Remote manual valve operation

FlexiDrive remote valve operator for block valve

Efficiently accessing challenging valves: How a Brazilian chemical facility overcame obstacles on a critical thermal oil line

A Brazilian site for a global leader in specialty chemicals and paints had to find a solution for operating difficult-to-access 4" block valves in a thermal oil line, used in... read more →

27 August 2024
Company, Customer stories, News, Remote manual valve operation

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... read more →

24 June 2024
Customer stories, News, Remote manual valve operation

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... read more →

15 May 2024
Remote manual valve operation

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... read more →

21 December 2023
Customer stories, News, Remote manual valve operation

Power station chooses FlexiDrive to avoid scaffolding

A power station in The Netherlands, producing electricity for the Dutch high-voltage grid and heat for the city water grid, recently decided to install the FlexiDrive remote operator to operate... read more →

21 December 2023
Customer stories, News, Remote manual valve operation

FlexiDrive under gas spheres allows for safe operation of manual valves in case of emergencies

A large European refinery and petrochemical operator recently decided to install FlexiDrive remote valve operators, to enable safe manual valve operation from a distance. Butane spheres must be isolated in... read more →

29 October 2023
Customer stories, News, Remote manual valve operation

Sofis solutions for the energy transition

Sofis for the energy transition

Sofis provide valve interlocks and portable actuators used in next generation energy infrastructure. We ensure that valves are operated correctly, preventing accidents and protecting the planet. Green hydrogen Protecting critical... read more →

24 October 2022
Fast manual valve operation, Remote manual valve operation, Safe valve operation, Valve position monitoring