TPi January 2017

products & developments

Chemical- and fluid-resistant solenoid valves

opportunity to reduce the overall size of customer installations. 221G series valves are based on technology that has evolved over 40 years and is used in a sister range offered in brass. The modular design of the valves allows assembly to a large range of coils including many with ATEX, IP67 and UL/VDE approvals. This makes them suitable for use in applications where cleaning agents are present, such as in car wash installations, industrial washing machines or food processing. The 221G series in stainless steel is available in a two-way, normally closed format, with port sizes ranging from 3 / 8 " to 1". Valéry Blanchet, marketing product manager for Parker’s fluid control division Europe, said, “This new stainless steel version makes the 221G series exceptionally durable for applications in the industry, but it is also more cost-efficient than equivalent products. This is especially important given the current economic climate in the oil and gas sector.” Sandvik’s next-generation high- performance materials are designed to meet the operational demands presented by the pressure in extreme water depths below 10,000 feet, and at temperatures above 400°F. “Sanicro 56Mo contains high levels of nickel, molybdenum and chromium, making it highly resistant to even the sourest of wells, at temperatures up to 475°F, or 250°C,” explained Patrik Kjellström, application specialist, energy wire, Sandvik. Sandvik Materials Technology – Sweden www.smt.sandvik.com

The 221G range of stainless steel solenoid valves from Parker Hannifin offer resistance to corrosion and aggressive chemicals and, with ATEX certification, are suited to use in explosive environments. With a durable high-grade 316L stainless steel construction and fluoroelastomer (FKM) sealing to provide fluid and chemical resistance, the 221G series combines long life and reduced maintenance requirements in harsh operating environments. Typical applications include those found in oil and gas, petrochemical, food processing and pharmaceutical installations, and other applications where aggressive liquids, chemicals and gases are present. Due to their high flow rates of up to 170 litres/min, the valves provide an Sandvik, a developer and producer of stainless steels, special alloys, titanium and other high-performance materials, is launching its new slickline grade Sanicro™ 56Mo, a nickel-chromium- molybdenum alloy suitable for service in corrosive oil and gas environments. Sanicro 56Mo was developed as an alternative to more costly grades, but is claimed to have equal abilities. It is able to withstand a wide range of aggressive conditions in downhole settings, making it suitable for service in the toughest oil and gas wells. “For many years, the industry has faced formidable challenges when tackling very sour and corrosive oil and gas conditions,” said Nigel Haworth, global business unit head, oil and gas, Sandvik. “Sanicro 56Mo will not only provide one of the highest mechanical strengths

Parker Hannifin’s 221G series solenoid valves in stainless steel offer high flow rates

where aggressive cleaning agents are present, and particularly for rigorous ‘wash-down’ environments. They also provide a long life and reliable solution in ATEX environments.” Parker Hannifin Mfg – Switzerland www.parker.com

Slickline grade for extreme oil and gas environments

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