Valves opened without expensive actuators!

A Smith Flow Control product story
Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team Sep 15, 2000

A new portable valve operating system is designed for use with manual valves in situations where valve size, pressure rating or work environment would otherwise demand a dedicated actuator

Easi-drive, the new portable valve operating system from Smith Flow Control, is designed for use with manual valves in situations where valve size, pressure rating or work environment would otherwise demand a dedicated actuator or require a work crew.

By reducing valve operation to a one-man activity, the Easi-drive tool eliminates operator fatigue and greatly reduces the risk of injury.

In addition, operator efficiency is greatly enhanced by significantly reducing operating time.

Comprising three elements: drive gun, valve coupler and power pack, Easi-drive is fully portable and adaptable to any size or type of valve.

It can manage a bank of valves with a single drive tool, and is particularly useful for moving tight or partially-seized valves.

Suitable for all climatic conditions, it is ideal for minimum facilities installations and is also certified for Hazardous Areas.

Easi-drive is available with three alternative power sources: pneumatic, hydraulic and electric.

In any production or manufacturing facility it can be run on adjacent plant air or single-phase electrical supply.

All torque ranges are catered for, with variable torque adjustment capability as standard.

Installation is simple: firstly the original valve or gearbox handwheel is removed; secondly, an Easi-drive adaptor assembly is fitted; and finally, to operate the valve, the drive gun is attached to the adaptor and connected to the power supply (pneumatic, hydraulic or electric).

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