Valve position monitoring Archives - Sofis valve operation

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 →

29 August 2023
Safe valve operation, Valve position monitoring

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

Key management system for process interlocking

Evolution in valve interlocks towards integration

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 →

1 June 2021
News, Safe valve operation, Valve position monitoring

Valve postion indicator for gate and globe valves

To better solutions for valve position indicating

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 →

28 November 2020
Valve position monitoring

Self made bracket type valve position indicator

Typical problems with manual valve position indicators

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 →

28 November 2020
Valve position monitoring

Position transmitter for linear manual valves

The most reliable position transmitter for manual gate and globe valves

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 →

6 September 2017
Valve position monitoring

Reliable valve status information for linear valves

Reliable linear valve status information

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 →

5 September 2017
Valve position monitoring

Bulk handling system prevents contamination

Sofis valve operation has installed a safety system for bulk handling at logistics company Limpens Elsloo. The system prevents contamination due to incorrect filling of silos. Thanks to the smart... read more →

9 January 2017
Safe valve operation, Valve position monitoring