The GEMÜ 650 diaphragm valve was the first in-house product from the GEMÜ range to receive SIL (Safety Integrity Level) certification. The valve can now be used in applications up to SIL 2 in a simple design and up to SIL 3 in a redundant construction.
With SIL certification, customers can now easily use the GEMÜ 650 diaphragm valve in safety-related applications without having to carry out a separate “Prior Use” assessment, which was previously required for exclusive FMEDA use. This significantly reduces the effort required for integration and makes the valve much easier to use.
In view of the forthcoming IEC 17955, which relates specifically to the functional safety and reliability of valves and actuators, SIL certification is becoming even more important in order to satisfy future standards and requirements. GEMÜ has thus achieved a significant step in the area of functional safety.
Courtesy of GEMÜ.