Valves, actuators & couplings - Zero tolerance of leakage, contamination and loss in the fluid handling sector...

Today's valves, actuators and couplings are expected to meet a wide range of increasingly stringent demands, as terminal operators grapple with the issues of safety and environmental regulation - while also focusing on process automation and cost control. "Explosion-proof", "non-leaking", "fast-disconnecting" and "failsafe" are just a few of the adjectives that get bandied around when talking about this technology, which has to combine the intricacies of modern design with good old fashioned robustness.

But suppliers are shaping up well to the task of providing terminal operators with exactly what they need. Break away safely Remote monitoring and control is becoming a feature in the design of couplings and accessories.

The latest development from TODO is a hose unit with magnetic switch that allows remote monitoring of the coupling connection and disconnection functions. The signal can also be interfaced with brake interlocks, pump start up and shut down systems, says TODO. No modification of the tank unit coupling half is.

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