IMI Precision Engineering, a manufacturer of valves with manufacturing facilities in the US, Mexico and Brazil, recently introduced their Maxseal ICO3-1W valves, designed and certified for use in extreme environments, such as offshore platforms and shale gas extraction. With a power consumption of just 1W, the new IMI Maxseal ICO3-1W is ideally suited for solar-powered applications while maintaining reliability and performance.
The new product boasts a <60 ms changeover speed and a 5 kg return spring, which ensures 10x force friction ratio (FFR). The full range is certified to ATEX Ex d IIC T6-T4 (-55°C to +90°C) and has an IP66/X8 and Nema 4X environmental rating. Its operating pressure range is 0-12 Bar (pneumatic and hydraulic) with each fully balanced valve delivering leak-tight performance. To suit limited power applications, such as satellite platforms or shale gas, the range comprises of both 12V dc and 24V dc versions.