National Gas has approved AUMA Actuators explosion proof range of high-performance electric actuators with the Gas Industry Standard VA2/2020 certification.
The standard specifies the requirements for electric powered actuators, for use with two position (open/closed) quarter turn valves manufactured to the requirements of GIS/V6. AUMA's range of SAEX and SAREX actuators, with the combination of ACEX Controls, are GIS/VA2/2020 compliant.
Paul Hopkins, AUMA’s managing director, said: “Explosion-proof devices must be used in plants where potentially combustible atmospheres may occur.
“AUMA’s comprehensive range of VA2 approved devices is designed so that they will not act as an ignition source. Each is designed and manufactured to exacting specifications to prevent the occurrence of ignition sparks or hot surfaces.
“AUMA’s actuators meet and exceed the critical performance requirements of the gas industry, receiving international certification in explosion protection, high Safety Integrity Level (SIL) capability and perfect reliability in particularly harsh and arduous climatic conditions.”
Actuators manufactured to VA2/2020 are suitable for use in areas in which an explosive gas atmosphere is likely to occur in normal operation with atmospheres containing propane, or gases and vapours of equivalent hazard, compliant with the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR) and Atmospheres Explosible (ATEX) regulations.
AUMA’s new TIGRON actuators are also designed to meet the exacting requirements of the global gas industry, combining the highest level of explosion protection, robust design, outstanding ease of operation, and the latest trends in digitalisation.
The versatile all-rounder provides safe and reliable valve automation across all application sectors, including oil and gas production, pipelines, tank farms and refineries.
AUMA actuators awarded new gas industry standard
