MechChem Africa May-June 2021

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OMAL co-axial valve offers 10× better life

Booyco expands its coal footprint Coal mines were among the first custom - ers for proximity detection system (PDS) specialist Booyco Electronics, and the company continues to grow its footprint inthis sectorasminesworktowardsLevel 9 compliance. According to Booyco Electronics CEO Anton Lourens, the scale of recent orders fromundergroundcollieriesandopencast operations is testament to the company’s leadership in the sector. “We support an extensive population of our proximity detection equipment on trackless mining machines (TMMs) in coal mines, and expect to see enthusiastic take-up of our new-generation Booyco CXS product,” says Lourens, highlighting that the customer base includes not only theMpumalangacoalfields, butalsothose inKwaZulu-Natalprovince–supportedby thecompany’snetworkofbranchesinclud- ingWitbank and Richards Bay. www.booyco-electronics.com the valve. “We are optimistic that the OMAL VIP EVO Valve will soon start replacing many ball valve/actuator combination valves,” says Snyman. www.boschrexroth.africa

The recently launched co- axial VIP EVO Valve from Italy-based OMAL pro- vides the lowest cost of

spring return VIP valves in sizes from 3/8 to 2-", the valve is ideal for

use in fire-fight- ing applications, aviation refuel- ling systems, gas filling units and PSA generators,

ownership with a life expectancy 10× that of a ball valve/actua- tor combination, with reduced maintenance costs. The OMAL valve

The co-axial VIP EVO Valve, distributed by Tectra Automation, integrates the valve and actuator into a single compact device to give a life expectancy 10× that of ball valve/actuator combinations.

amongst others.

integrates the valve and actuator into a single com- pact device, minimises pressure

“Fewermechanical parts translate into reduced friction and therefore

losses and has multi-functional secu- rity holes that prevent air supply system damage. Distributed across South Africa by Tectra Automation, the VIP EVO Valve uses 70% less compressed air when compared to an equivalent ball valvewith an SR pneumatic actuator. Compatible with LPG and LNG gas, oxygen, nitrogen, petroleum, air and water, among others, its easily accessible limit switches are adjustable on both sides. The EVO Valve allows for different materials for differ- ent applications and has a switching time of less than 0.2 seconds for valves up to one inch. Available in double acting and

less wear, and this is what facilitates the valve’s considerable longevity,” explains Cobus Snyman, product divisionmanager at Tectra. “Reduced downtime and lower production losses combined with energy savings and minimised inventory, mean the VIP EVO Valve provides investment returns in as little as three months.” Warrantied for up to 300 000 cycles (model dependent), VIP EVO can be used in horizontal, vertical or angledmounting. It is available with EPDM, NBR and FKM seals, is ATEXandPEDcertified and certi - fied up to SIL 3. It features an integrated slot for the valve position sensor, facilitat- ing easy sensormounting on both sides of

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