IMI Precision Engineering has created the first smart solenoid valve which fully integrates the two main types of intelligent PST systems, positioners and electronic systems. The IMI Maxseal ICO4-PST Smart Solenoid valve integrates the termination housing of the positioner solution with the control mechanism of the electronic system, creating a high-integrity solenoid valve with the lowest safe and dangerous failure rates of any intelligent PST on the market. Its dual-override mechanism eliminates the possibility of over-stroke while the high flow rate reduces the requirement for quick exhaust valves, pilot valves and boosters. This simplicity of engineering makes it ideal for retrofit applications, while the flexibility of the ICO4-PST Smart Solenoid valve means it can be easily configured for specific environmental and application requirements.
Richard Harvey, Business Development Manager at IMI, explained: “With more than 80 years of experience in designing safe, reliable and durable solutions for demanding oil & gas applications worldwide, we are acutely aware of the challenges faced by operators and the ICO4-PST Smart Solenoid valve is the latest example of our ability to engineer great solutions. ICO4-PST is customisable for a variety of applications as it is compatible with ball, butterfly, gate, globe and HIPPS valves, and is also attuned to a wide range of actuator types including pneumatic, spring return and quarter turn.”
