Midland-ACS’ new 70 series valve has been engineered to provide customers with higher flow rates, while at the same time consuming less power. Using 316 stainless steel in the body construction to offer maximum internal and external protection from liquid and gases the 70 series is a direct-acting 3/2 hazardous area solenoid valve for the oil, gas and petrochemical industries. Designed for actuator control the 70 series is available with connections from 1/4in – 1/2inNPT and is EExd IIC T6 with IP67 Ingress Protection classified, for use in hazardous environments. Compliant with the ATEX directive and entitled to bear the CE mark, the valve is also IECex certified. With views for offshore usage and the power issues these installations and vessels have regarding the amount of wattage they use, Midland-ACS set themselves the task to better a power consumption rate of 5 watts. Through various trials and tests a final power consumption figure of 3.5wtts at an ambient temperature of -50C to +60C was achieved, almost halving their original benchmark. Available in 12v, 24v, 110v DC options and 24v, 110v, 230v AC options, this direct-acting solenoid valve has already been incorporated into a manifold solution and at time of writing Midland-ACS were into the late stages of testing the 250bar hydraulic version to complement an ever widening range of Midland-ACS valves.