Manufacturer of valve interlocks, portable valve actuators, position indicators and remote operation systems for safe valve operation.
Sofis valve operation
Alphen aan den Rijn (NL) · Maldon, Essex (GB) · Stockstadt (DE) · Spring, Texas (US) · Vadodara (IN) · Bengaluru (IN)New on Amplifa
About Sofis
Sofis is a manufacturer of valve operation systems headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn (Netherlands). The portfolio comprises mechanical valve interlocks, portable valve actuators such as EasiDrive and Power Wrench, valve position indicators (VPI), partial stroke test devices (FAITH), remote operation systems (FlexiDrive) as well as valve lockout systems. In addition to product development, Sofis offers custom design solutions, project support for installation and commissioning, installed base surveys as well as preventive maintenance and training programs. The products are used worldwide by major end users to ensure safe valve operation and improve plant efficiency. Target industries include oil and gas, tank farms, chemical processing, food processing, pharmaceuticals as well as the hydrogen economy and pipeline operations. Sofis is part of Halma PLC, a group specializing in safety, health and environmental technologies listed on the London Stock Exchange.
- Site
- AC Alphen aan den Rijn
- Processes
- Manufacturing of valve interlock systems (mechanical valve interlocks), Manufacturing of portable valve actuators (portable valve actuators, EasiDrive, Power Wrench), Manufacturing of valve position indicators (VPI position indicator), Manufacturing of remote operation systems for valves (FlexiDrive remote valve operator), Partial stroke test device (FAITH), Valve lockout systems, Bespoke design solutions / custom development, Project support: installation and commissioning of valve interlocks
- Materials
- Mechanical valve interlocks, Portable valve actuators (EasiDrive, Power Wrench), Valve position indicators (VPI), FlexiDrive remote operation system, Partial stroke test device, Valve lockout systems
- Founded
- 2016
- Employees
- 51-200
- Industries
- Oil and gas, Tank farms, Chemical processing, Food processing, Pharmaceutical industry, Hydrogen economy / energy infrastructure
- 01
Engineering and custom development
- 02
Manufacturing/assembly of valve interlock systems
- 03
Project support: installation and commissioning
- 04
Installed base surveys
- 05
Preventive maintenance and asset management
Products and Processes
Mechanical valve interlocks
Enforce safe, predefined operating sequences for valves in process plants.
Portable valve actuators (EasiDrive, Power Wrench)
Enable low-effort operation of hard-to-reach handwheel valves without expensive drives.
Valve position indicators (VPI)
Provide real-time feedback on the position of manual valves.
FlexiDrive remote operation system
Operates valves from a safe distance, e.g. from pits and hard-to-access areas.
Partial stroke test device
Enables partial stroke testing of safety valves during operation.
Valve lockout systems
Secure valves against unauthorized operation.
Locations
Alphen aan den Rijn
NLHeadquarters
Maldon, Essex
GBLocation
Stockstadt
DELocation
Spring, Texas
USLocation
Vadodara, Gujarat
INLocation
Bengaluru, Karnataka
INLocation
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing of valve interlock systems (mechanical valve interlocks)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacturing of portable valve actuators (portable valve actuators, EasiDrive, Power Wrench)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacturing of valve position indicators (VPI position indicator)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacturing of remote operation systems for valves (FlexiDrive remote valve operator)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Partial stroke test device (FAITH)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Valve lockout systemsAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Bespoke design solutions / custom developmentEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Project support: installation and commissioning of valve interlocksAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Installed base surveysTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Preventive maintenance programs / asset managementAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
History
- 2006
Copyright notice on website from 2006; Facebook statement cites 40 years of experience
- 2016
Founding of the present company; merger of Smith Flow Control and Netherlocks Safety Systems to form Sofis