Manufactures FCCU valves, electrohydraulic actuation systems and hydraulic power units for refineries, power plants and pipelines.
BLAC INC.
Elmhurst, IL · Houston, TX · Jülich · HubliNew on Amplifa
About BLAC INC.
BLAC INC. designs, manufactures and tests new FCCU valves (hot-wall and cold-wall slide valves for high-temperature catalyst and solids applications) as well as electrohydraulic and electric actuation systems for modulating and on-off valves and dampers. The portfolio also includes hydraulic power and control units (550 Series HPCU, HPU, HCU), PLC and analog controller systems, and a 2oo3 ESD manifold. Manufacturing is carried out using 3-D modeling in engineering, CNC machining centers, and in-house quality inspection and testing. In addition, since 1990 the company has offered rebuilding, refurbishing and upgrades of FCCU valves from all manufacturers and of actuation systems worldwide, along with turnaround, maintenance, fluid analysis and training services. Industries served are refining and petrochemicals, power plant technology and pipelines. The woman-owned business is based in Elmhurst, Illinois, with valve manufacturing in Houston, Texas, and branch offices in Hubli (India) and Jülich (Germany).
- Site
- Elmhurst, IL
- Processes
- Manufacture of new FCCU valves (hot/cold wall slide valves for, Manufacture of electrohydraulic and electric actuation systems (actuators) for modulating, Positioning speeds 0.5 s to 3 min full stroke (actuation systems), Hydraulic power and control units (HPCU 550 Series, HPU, HCU), Controller systems (analog U-1000 and PLC-based systems: Modicon, Siemens, Allen-Bradley,, 2oo3 ESD Manifold (voting system, SIL-rated), Rebuilding/refurbishing/upgrading of FCCU valves from all manufacturers and electrohydraulic, Rebuilding of critical components: cylinders, manifolds, accumulators
- Materials
- Stainless steel (fluid reservoir and frame of the hydraulic units), Stainless steel
- Certificates
- ISO 9001, ASME U Stamp, ASME R Stamp, SIL2 certification (Slide Valve Design/Manufacturing), SIL2/SIL3 certification (Slide/Butterfly Valve Actuator Systems), SIL2 (Slide Valve Design/Manufacturing), SIL2/SIL3 (Actuator Systems)
- Founded
- 1990
- Industries
- Refineries & petrochemicals (FCCU), Power plant technology, Pipeline
- 01
Engineering/Design (3-D modeling)
- 02
CNC machining
- 03
Assembly of valves, actuators, HPCUs and controllers
- 04
In-house quality inspection and testing
- 05
Rebuilding, turnaround and field services
Materials & Processes
Stainless steel
Used for the fluid reservoir and frame of the hydraulic power and control units (HPU/HCU).
Sites
Elmhurst, IL
USHeadquarters
- CNC machining centers
- Portable Filtration System (manufacturing)
Houston, TX
USValve Manufacturing
- CNC machining centers
Jülich
DEBranch office (BLAC INC. Germany)
Hubli
INBranch office (BLAC Advanced Controls India Private Limited)
Components & Products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacture of new FCCU valves (hot/cold wall slide valves forAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacture of electrohydraulic and electric actuation systems (actuators) for modulatingAssembly | Positioning accuracy 0.1% of stroke | – | – | – | – |
| Positioning speeds 0.5 s to 3 min full stroke (actuation systems)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Hydraulic power and control units (HPCU 550 Series, HPU, HCU)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Stainless steel (fluid reservoir and frame) |
| Controller systems (analog U-1000 and PLC-based systems: Modicon, Siemens, Allen-Bradley,Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2oo3 ESD Manifold (voting system, SIL-rated)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Rebuilding/refurbishing/upgrading of FCCU valves from all manufacturers and electrohydraulicAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Rebuilding of critical components: cylinders, manifolds, accumulatorsAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Turnaround, preventive maintenance and consulting services for valves, actuators, HPCUs andEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Portable Fluid Analysis (mobile hydraulic oil analysis on site, target: ISO 16/14/11)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Portable Filtration System (mobile oil filtration/oil transfer, 10-micron water-separating filter,Surface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering and design with 3-D modeling, manufacturing with CNC machining centers,Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| TightCat™ Tight Shutoff Slide Valve (patented technology)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Pantera Series – self-contained electrohydraulic actuation systems (modulating and on-off)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| 44 Series Mechanical Handwheel Positioner (slide valve actuation system)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
3 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer controlled machining centers (CNC machining centers) | – | – | – | – | Houston, TX / Elmhurst, IL |
| Portable Fluid Analyzer | – | – | – | – | Field Services |
| Portable Filtration System (Motor/Pump Assembly, explosion proof Cl. 1, Div. 2, Gr. C & D, 1/3 HP) | BLAC INC. P/N 00019-S-0286 / 00019-S-0300 | – | Frame 22 in x 12 in x 10 in [559 x 305 x 254 mm] | – | Elmhurst, IL |
Additional services
Quality & Approvals
BLAC INC. is ISO 9001 certified and holds ASME U and R Stamps at both US sites; slide valve designs (SIL2) as well as slide/butterfly actuator systems (SIL2/SIL3) are third-party certified for Safety Integrity Levels.
| Evidence | Elmhurst, IL | Houston, TX |
|---|---|---|
| ISO 9001 | ||
| ASME U Stamp | ||
| ASME R Stamp | ||
| SIL2 (Slide Valve Design/Manufacturing) | ||
| SIL2/SIL3 (Actuator Systems) |
History
- 1990
Start of business operations; since then rebuilding/refurbishing of FCCU valves and electrohydraulic actuation systems worldwide
- 1993
FCC licensor approvals for Actuator Systems
- 2017
FCC licensor approvals for valves (from November 2017)
Development of TightCat™ Tight Shutoff Slide Valve (patented), Pantera electrohydraulic actuator, 550 Series HPCU and 44 Series Mechanical Handwheel Positioner; third-party SIL certifications