Hexagon Composites’ wholly owned subsidiary, Hexagon Lincoln, formed an agreement with OMB Saleri to bring the OMB ‘Miami’ solenoid valve to market specifically to suit the unique requirements of the heavy-duty truck CNG vehicle market.
The newly launched ‘Miami’ valve from OMB Saleri is the result of a cooperative effort together with Hexagon Lincoln to offer the first solenoid valve solution that addresses the specific needs of the CNG-powered heavy-duty truck application in North America. Previously, electric actuated valves were not considered viable for this market due to cylinder volume and filling speeds. With this new product offering, filling speeds are not negatively impacted by the added safety of an electric solenoid valve.
The U.S. heavy-duty natural gas vehicle (NGV) market is experiencing strong and sustained growth that is expected to continue with the recent expanded line-up of larger, higher horsepower dedicated natural gas engines.
The new solenoid valve technology will be shown for the first time by Hexagon Lincoln at the Natural Gas Conference & Expo in Atlanta.
