At the entrance of nearly every industrial site, you’ll find a simple counter, updated daily, meant to promote awareness, caution, and pride. But what happens when that number resets? Every... read more →
A petroleum industry company based in Southern Europe recently decided to install Sofis VPI position indicators on 13 manual-operated valves, as part of a modernization process of their tanker loading... read more →
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,... read more →
Self-made solutions for valve position indicators are often used to determine the open and closed position of a manual multi rotation valve. What are the main problems that customers experience... read more →
VPI position indicator allows Dutch tank terminal to avoid contamination and incorrect tank line-ups
A long-established terminal in The Netherlands employs Sofis VPI position indicators to prevent incorrect valve line-ups. The terminal consists of 11 jetties to handle the demand. It provides deep water... read more →
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 →
Interview with Stephan Sadowski (Head of Business Development) for Valve World, May 2021 edition, page 38-39. Valve interlocks have evolved over the years, from mechanical, stand-alone devices to integrated electrical,... read more →
In the process industry, awareness of the valve status is essential to avoid injury and equipment damage. A market research conducted by Sofis reveals that many companies apply self-made or... read more →
Market research by Sofis has revealed that many companies apply a self-made or ‘bracket-type’ position transmitter or position indicator to manual multi-rotation valves. This transmitter measures the distance of travel... read more →
The VPI position indicator (VPI) provides process facility control rooms with a reliable remote signal, keeping personnel aware of the current position of hand wheel-operated gate valves. Accurate valve status... read more →