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Safe & sustainable manual valve operations

Safe & sustainable manual valve operations

Safe & sustainable manual valve operations

Product catalog summary
Introduction
Sofis is a global leader in manual valve operation solutions, focusing on safety, efficiency, and sustainability. As part of Halma PLC, Sofis aims to enhance industrial safety standards through innovative valve solutions.
Company Overview
Formed by merging Smith Flow Control and Netherlocks Safety Systems in 2016, Sofis has over 40 years of experience and has installed more than 450,000 valve interlocks worldwide. The company serves industries such as energy, chemical, power, water, food, and pharma, providing solutions to prevent accidents and protect people and the environment.
Key Solutions
  • Controlled Operations: Safe valve operation through interlocks and key management systems.
  • Compliant Operations: Asset integrity management and compliance with safety regulations.
  • Ergonomic Operations: Enhances safety by enabling easy or remote valve operation.
  • Efficient Operations: Improves operational efficiency and reduces costs through proper installation and maintenance.
Commitment to Innovation
Sofis innovates in response to industry changes like digitalization, energy transition, and sustainability goals, offering solutions such as portable valve actuators and digital connectivity.
Customer Support
Sofis provides comprehensive support across all life cycle stages, offering consultancy, project management, and specialized training to ensure safe and efficient operations.
Conclusion
Sofis is committed to being a reliable partner in achieving safety and sustainability goals, offering tailored solutions and expert support for modern industrial operations.
Key Products and Solutions
  • EasiDrive: Operates manual valves with less effort and time, useful in high-temperature environments.
  • Power Wrench: Enables quick and easy manual valve operation, reducing physical strain and enhancing safety.
  • Netherlocks Valve Interlocks: Ensures only one relief valve can be offline at a time, enhancing safety and compliance.
  • FlexiDrive: Facilitates remote valve operation.
  • Valve Lockout Products: Ensures safety during maintenance and operation.
Customer Testimonials
Customers from various industries have praised Sofis for their cooperative approach and effective solutions that meet safety and operational requirements.
Commitment to Quality and Safety
Sofis emphasizes safety and efficiency in valve operations, being ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified, highlighting its dedication to quality management and environmental sustainability.
Global Presence and Support
Operating through six regional offices and a partner network in 50 countries, Sofis provides tailored support and expert project management, backed by Halma PLC's financial stability.
Digital Transformation and Sustainability
Sofis supports digital integration to streamline operations and is committed to reducing emissions, promoting a safer and cleaner industry.
Contact Information
For more information, visit the Sofis website or contact their offices in the Netherlands, United Kingdom, Germany, India, and the USA.
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Safe & sustainable manual valve operations Protecting people, property & planet

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As part of Halma PLC, Sofis is backed by operation solutions, we’ve been delivering a global organization with a core focus smart process safety and efficiency on health, safety, and environmental solutions for over more than four decades, helping our customers across sectors to protect people, production, the My team and I are honored to work with environment, and profit. Our expertise, you, providing you with the solutions consultancy, and services help drive the and expertise you need to ensure safe, improvement of industrial safety standards efficient, and sustainable valve operation by enabling...

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Improving plant efficiency and operator safety Sofis proven solutions NETHERLOCKS 3 safety systems Sofis is the leader in creating smart valve solutions for critical valve operation processes in various industries. As safety experts we provide a variety of solutions for controlled, safe and compliant valve operations. We are the world's largest valve interlock manufacturer and supplier of valve operation systems such as mechanical valve interlocks, portable actuators, and valve position indicators, providing bespoke design solutions, consultancy and services that protect people and property across...

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A history of care and innovation Sofis was formed by the merger of Smith Flow Control and Netherlocks Safety Systems, the two leading valve operation brands, in 2016. In 1985, Smith Flow Control was the first company to introduce the coded card linear key concept to valve interlocking, a concept established across the industry today, to implement a safe sequence of operation in any process activity, protecting plants, the surrounding community, and the environment. Other innovations quickly followed, such as the Sequence Control Unit and the Pigging Control Panel. In 1993, Netherlocks Safety...

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Sofis has developed a comprehensive portfolio of solutions to serve many industries, with a global network of application experts, supporting a wide range of industries with critical valve operation processes. These are the industries we serve: As the world’s largest interlock manufacturer, with a more than 40-year history of innovation and expertise in valve operations, we’ve got the knowledge and experts to fully support our customers, across industries and geographies. From design engineers to site service engineers, to quality experts and sales engineers to committed managers to our workforce...

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Our solutions Sofis offers systems, solutions and programs to help you pursue the goal of no harm to people, to protect assets and the environment. We offer consultancy and specialized project management, and provide skilled and trained staff with specialist knowledge. Our engineers have an in-depth understanding of sequences and typical applications. Our project support aims to avoid integrity problems causing unsafe situations and downtime. Controlled operations Compliant operations Ergonomic operations Efficient operations Limit the possibility of human error to protect people and optimize...

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A selection of our products Our products and solutions lead the industry, with a focus on safety, efficiency, and innovation. These are some of the products we are known for: Why our customers choose to partner with us With >40 years of enabling safe and sustainable valve operations worldwide, our customers know they can count on us for the technology, services and consultancy they need to ensure controlled, safe and compliant critical valve operation processes. Whether you’re planning a new project, want advice on a shutdown or have an urgent service request, we’re here to help. « No injuries....

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Commitment to quality Our commitment to quality is at the core of everything we do. We understand the critical importance of safety and efficiency in companies with processes involving valve operations. That's why we are dedicated to providing top-notch safety solutions that ensure the well-being of personnel, protect assets, and minimize risks associated 10 reasons to choose for Sofis with valve operations. With our expertise, reliable products, and comprehensive support, we strive to empower companies to achieve the highest standards of safety and operational excellence in their critical valve...

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No injuries. No accidents. No spills. No loss. No downtime. Learn more Visit our website 16

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.
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