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Technical support and project planning System installation Troubleshooting, repair and maintenance Spare parts supply Product modification and function enhancement Feature retrofitting and equipment upgrades Inspection and overhaul service Product and maintenance training SIPOS training system

Complete product support Our service SIPOS actuators are used widely throughout industry in operations where liquid, gas, powder or dust flows are being controlled. In many of these applications, high levels of operational safety are imperative. Each open/close cycle or modulation, whether of simple butterfly, gate and ball valve or highly complex valve system, has to be performed reliably and under precise control. To maintain this high degree of operational integrity, SIPOS Service provides support in planning, installation, upgrades and system improvements. SIPOS Service can also train your...

For optimum solutions Technical support and project planning Our goal is to offer customers the best solution for their application. This starts at the planning stage and continues through to commissioning and post installation support. Our teams of mechanical, electronics and software engineers are experts in developing complete system solutions beyond just the electrical and mechanical requirements of the actuator. Actuator sizing Our technical experts can recommend actuators matched perfectly to the operational needs of the valve using data such as valve type, positioning time, torque or force...

Competence from the beginning System installation Many system failures and breakdowns occur due to poor installation of the actuators on site, especially the electrical connections. Additionally failures also arise from insufficient regard to, or a lack of appreciation of, the severity of local ambient conditions. SIPOS technical support goes beyond planning and on-time delivery. SIPOS provides complete customer support throughout the installation phase to ensure rapid start-up and long term trouble-free actuator operation. » Assessment of ambient conditions such as temperature, vibration or...

A safe start Commissioning Effective commissioning is the final phase of any installation and is essential to ensure correct actuator operation and longterm reliability, reducing unnecessary future component failures and plant downtime. The SIPOS Service team commissions actuators at installations around the globe. A wealth of application experience, combined with detailed knowledge on precise tuning of actuators to particular process requirements, ensures rapid and trouble free on-site commissioning. Service provided Customer benefit » Site environmental assessment » Potential failure modes...

Ongoing reliability Inspection and maintenance Regular inspection and preventative maintenance increases operational safety, reduces the risk of failures and enables early detection of damage/potential system problems. Skilled SIPOS technicians perform maintenance and inspection work both efficiently and safely to ensure minimum plant down-time. Individual service plans customized to suit the requirements of the application and product servicing needs guarantee maximum operational safety of the actuators. Inspection in fine detail An example of a typical service checklist Service agreements adapted...

With competence and experience Troubleshooting, repair and maintenance The SIPOS Service organization has been tailored to meet the needs of the most demanding customer applications and planned maintenance schedules have been created to minimize unplanned down-time. However, in the unlikely event of actuator failure, damage or breakdown, SIPOS Service specialists are available to quickly rectify problems on site. All work is performed using state-of-the-art diagnostic tools and technology. SIPOS engineers are regularly updated with information from the company’s development team and knowledge...

Quick and reliable Spare parts supply When plant comes to a standstill as a result of component breakdown, awaiting spare parts can be agonizing. Down-time costs can rapidly mount even over just a few hours. It is therefore good practice to keep a basic inventory of spare parts locally accessible. One of the benefits of the SIPOS 5 flash actuator design is that only a small range of spare parts need to be held, thus keeping inventory costs and storage space to a minimum. Design features are explained in more detail below: Modular design: all types of actuators (rotary, part-turn, linear actuators)...

When the requirements change Product modification and function enhancement Changing plant requirements may necessitate modifying system controls and actuator functionality. The SIPOS 5 flash actuator is ideal in this scenario as it is extremely versatile and can be readily adapted to meet new requirements or process improvements. The innovative product design ensures that changes and modifications can be easily carried out. In many cases, changes can be implemented during routine maintenance and inspection work, thus further reducing process downtime. Actuator modifications and enhancements are...

Future-proofed Feature retrofitting and equipment upgrades Process control developments can require the renewal of actuator technology, even if available pipelines and valves still meet current requirements. SIPOS is committed to following customer focused product development strategies ensuring that actuators can be readily enhanced and upgraded rather than replaced. Upgrade required In close co-operation with plant operators, SIPOS can implement retrofit and upgrade projects, from planning through to installation and recommissioning. SIPOS product and application expertise ensures the work...

A specialist business Inspection and overhaul service » On-site advice and expertise » Bespoke scheme planning and preparation » Determination of the time quantity framework » Spare part provisioning » Scheduling of the service personnel Actuators play a vital role in the safe and efficient operation of many process plants. For these installations actuator failure can cause complete plant shut-down or result in safety related incidents. With some installations using in excess of a thousand actuators, component failure must be avoided. Consequently routine scheduled inspections and planned maintenance...