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Fridgenius recognised for excellence in innovation
In this issue of Building & Facilities News, we are pleased to feature Fridgenius as the winner of our Innovation Award for its ground-breaking product, the Solenoid Valve Magnet.
For over 25 years, Fridgenius has been committed to manufacturing and supplying National and International Distributors & Partners with the Solenoid Valve Operating Magnet. Initially established by entrepreneur businessman David Slydel, the company is now run by his son Chris Slydel who stated, “The last 24 months have been a great time for Fridgenius, gaining new customers and partners, also winning SME UK Enterprise Award and Innovation & Excellence Awards.”
It is imperative that engineers can operate valves in a plant or system manually if there is a fault, where power is not available, or which hasn’t yet been wired-up or have been recently decommissioned and the power subsequently removed.
Suitable for usage in refrigeration, air-conditioning, water, oil and gas installations, the Solenoid Valve Operating Magnet from Fridgenius features a compact design and a high usability application that has already been widely praised by engineers across the HVAC industry.
What makes it so unique however, is its design which is similar to the design of a cotton reel, and when placed on a solenoid valve (with coil removed), it causes the armature to open and close. It can also be used effortlessly to recover refrigerant from a plant which has already been decommission and power removed. Furthermore, in urgent emergencies, when the solenoid valve coil fails, it is a lifesaver by keeping the system functioning, until a replacement coil is sourced and installed.
Engineers must be able to manually operate valves in a plant or system in the event of a fault, a power outage, or when the system is not yet wired or has been recently decommissioned with power removed. Designed and manufactured in the UK, the Solenoid Valve Operating Magnet from Fridgenius provides a reliable solution, making it an essential tool for any HVAC/R service engineer.
The Solenoid Valve Operating Magnet is a pioneer product: chiefly designed to solve the conundrum of operating solenoid valves, within a powerless system. The ergonomics are flawless: with its compact design and foolproof usability, it’s easy to see why it has such universal appeal.
“A service engineer received a call from a milk processing plant saying that the plant was warming-up. He found that the solenoid coil had burned out and by using the Fridgenius Solenoid Valve Operating Magnet, he was able to run it permanently – setting it to cut-out under pressure. This saved 14,000 Litres of milk!” – Refrigerator Engineer review.
The Solenoid Valve Operating Magnet range consists of five sizes: 10mm, 15mm, 18mm, 20mm, and 24mm. Each magnet is pocket sized and easy to operate. The small tool with a big attraction is designed to convert electrically operated solenoid valves into hand-operated valves.
It can be used during testing and troubleshooting or manually activating and controlling direct solenoid valves, a pilot-operated 2-way solenoid valve, a 3-way reclaim valve, or a 4-way reversing valve.
During the current cost-of-living crisis, businesses want to minimise downtime and keep production moving as much as possible. The Solenoid Valve Operating Magnet is a lifesaver in these instances, supporting many hard-working companies in reaching production targets.
If you require specific requirements, Fridgenius can manufacture to your specific needs, including colour and branding/logo printing. What’s more, there are no regulatory requirements when using a Solenoid Valve Operating Magnet.
The Solenoid Valve Operating Magnet is available through their network of worldwide distributors and partners.
Fridgenius Ltd has created a ‘superb product’ in the Solenoid Valve Operating Magnet. With ground-breaking products like the Solenoid Valve Magnet, Fridgenius continues to push the boundaries of innovation. We are proud to celebrate their success with our Innovation Award.
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