Sofis - Flexidrive remote operator

FlexiDrive remote operator

Safe operation of your inaccessible, hard-to-reach manual valves FlexiDrive remote operator offers safe operation of your hard to reach valves.

By positioning an operator station away from your valves, you can work valves that are above, below, immersed or in tight and confined spaces.

An operator station is placed up to 30 metres away from your valve...

Torque is transmitted through a cable to drive your valve.

A valve station is fitted to a valve via a bespoke anchor and adaptor...

Ensure safe operation of hard-to-reach valves

Reduce costs by avoiding dedicated actuators

Your manual valves are sometimes difficult to reach, or positioned in inaccessible, hazardous locations or with confined entry points. Direct access could prove dangerous. Using FlexiDrive, you can now operate your valve from an accessible location, without compromising safety.

To operate valves in the most extreme, challenging locations, a dedicated actuator may seem like the only option. However, by simply installing a FlexiDrive, manual valves can be operated efficiently and effectively. This comes at a fraction of the cost of permanent dedicated actuators.

A simple and effective method of valve operation You may have to climb up, under and around pipework. Alternatively, scaffolding may be required, which can take time to organise and install. A scissor lift could be used, but these have costly hire charges.

Ladders are another option, but these carry their own safety risks through trips and falls. FlexiDrive simplifies your valve operations by removing the need for any of the above.

'FlexiDrive enables you to operate a valve from an easily accessible and safe location.'

FlexiDrive Models FlexiDrive is adaptable to any handwheel or lever operated valve. Casted in 316 stainless steel and baring an IP65 rating, it is suitable for the most extreme operating environments. FlexiDrive is available in two variants, to suit all sizes and types of valves.

'FlexiDrive remote operator is adaptable to any conventional valve, handwheel or lever operated.'

Operator station

Valve station

Depending on the maximum breakout torque of your valve, there are different options available to you.

FlexiDrive can accommodate up to 540° of bend in the cable run and your valve can be operated from up to 30 metres away. The operator station can be mounted to a wall, rail or pedestal for operational convenience.

The valve station is fitted directly to the valve using a purpose designed mounting kit. It can be optionally supplied with a handwheel or lever for local operation.

Operator station

Valve station

Position indicator

Position indicator

There is a visual position indicator at the operator station, so you can quickly and easily determine the position of your valve.

Applications Valves in remote or hard to reach places

Valves in submersed pits

• You can position the operator station up to 30 metres away from the valve at your preferred location.

•T his can be on the same level, directly above or under, adjacent or parallel as the cable can facilitate bends.

•T he cable can run alongside walls, pipework or any of your existing plant infrastructure.

•C an also be used for confined entry points.

• You can operate your valves from ground level, without the need to enter a flooded pit or any other body of fluid to gain access to your valve.

•T he valve station can be submersed up to 20 metres.

•F lexiDrive can be used to protect compartments liable to flooding.

Valves in hazardous locations • FlexiDrive can be passed around and through walls and floors to reach your valve using bulkhead seals.

•T he valve station resists zone temperatures between - 30°C and 175°C. •S eismic tested and also fireproofing options available.

Experience FlexiDrive remote operator is a cost effective, safe solution to your hardto-reach manual valve operations.

It is used globally by major end users to protect their operators and to maximise efficiency during valve operations.

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