FlexiDrive Mini Brochure

SFC KEY INTERLOCKS & PROCESS MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS If your valve is: In a hazardous area, below water, in a confined space, in a pit, where noxious fugitive emissions prevail. Or where valves are just simply out of reach – FlexiDrive is the answer. FLEXIDRIVE The cable system can be passed through walls, bulkheads, floors and any other obstacles to reach the valve. DESCRIPTION FlexiDrive is a very versatile product consisting of two stations, joined by a unique patented linear drive cable. This equipment enables valves and other wheel operated devices in remote, hard-to-reach or hazardous locations to be operated easily from a conveniently located handwheel. Developed to operate valves in inaccessible locations, FlexiDrive can be applied to any conventional wheel-operated valve/device, in oil, gas and chemical processing plants, or any other industrial application. It is suitable for underwater use and will function reliably in all climatic conditions. The cable system can deliver adequate torque output for most manual valve situations and can transmit drive to a valve up to 60 metres from the operator station. The flexible cable system facilitates up to 540° of bends in the cable run. FlexiDrive is available in two sizes: LV for large valves and SV for small valves. SFC will select the most appropriate system for your application. REMOTE CABLE DRIVE VALVE OPERATORS 1 OPERATOR STATION ACTUATOR BASIC MATERIAL SPEC 316 Body Castings PB1 Bronze Bearings IP65 Rating Capability Over 30 Metres Can Accommodate 540° Bends Min Cable Bend Radius 300mm High Torque Capacity Totally Maintenance Free Adaptable To Any Conventional Valve SFC systems comprise of four basic elements: 1 Operator Station Actuator. 2 SV System Position Indicator. 3 Valve Station Actuator. 4 Valve Drive Coupling (designed to suit the host equipment). 2 SV SYSTEM POSITION INDICATOR 3 VALVE STATION ACTUATOR 4 VALVE COUPLING REACTION DEVICE (LV) (LV) Operator stations are available in a variety of different gear ratios, providing a wide range of torque capabilities. A helically wound steel cable has a pitch the same as that of the cable gear. The precision gear- cable interface provides a positive force to the helix cable, which travels through the flexible conduit to the valve station actuator. (SV) (LV) FLEXIDRIVE - REMOTE VALVE DRIVE SYSTEM REMOTE CABLE DRIVE VALVE OPERATORS WHAT INDUSTRY? Practically any industry where valves are used would bene? t from the FlexiDrive System. SFC can design and install FlexiDrive to meet strict safety guidelines and regulatory body requirements. Additional details of all products illustrated are available on our website at www.smith? owcontrol.com NO IMAGE * Installing Bulkhead and wall penetration systems may require final assembly and approval by qualified SFC engineers. Wall/? oor & bulk head penetrations are available subject to applications and or industry e.g. Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Industrial and Marine. Smith Flow Control Ltd 6 Waterside Business Park Eastways Industrial Estate Witham Essex CM8 3YQ United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)1376 517901 Fax: +44 (0)1376 518720 sales@smithflowcontrol.com www.smithflowcontrol.com