Interlocks
Portable Valve Actuators
Portable Valve Actuators
Portable Valve Actuators are tools that allow the easy turning of difficult valves. Portable Valve Actuators take away the physical strain of the process as well as speeding up productivity of valve wheel turning. With electric, hydraulic and petrol motor options available, as well as wide range of adaptor heads and accessories, Valtorx can devise a portable valve actuator solution for any and all valve types.
Interlocks
Trapped Key Interlocks control safety-critical procedures using mechanical locking devices and keys. Interlocks from Valtorx have a wide range of applications and lock types to cover access doors, valves, power switches and more. Interlock systems ensure workers complete operations in a set sequence reducing the risk of accidental or unauthorised operation of equipment or processes.
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Windy-Windlass
Introducing the Windy Windlass. This is quickly becoming the must-have device for all leisure boat operators on the canal network. For decades, it’s been a struggle to turn the winding mechanism to raise the lock paddles. This is especially the case when the lock is...
Keeping Things Moving on the Scottish Canals with Portable Valve Actuators
Valtorx recently had the pleasure of visiting Kytra Lock on the Caledonian Canal, operated by Scottish Canals. When demonstrating our Portable Valve Actuators, we are lucky to visit some picturesque locations, and the Scottish Highlands did not disappoint. Though...
Servicing and Repairing Ellis Valve Interlocks
Valtorx were recently asked to assess an existing valve interlock system on a chemical delivery application at a water treatment works. We found these interlocks which seemed to be lacking a bit of care and attention. Most brands of valve interlock are virtually...