Ball Valve Units for Hydrogen Applications - FESTO

  • Festo offers ball valve units that can be fully customized to meet specific requirements, ensuring optimal performance and safety.
  • Designed for handling hydrogen, oxygen, and electrolyte media, these units meet rigorous SIL standards and are certified for explosive (Ex) environments.
  • Available with a variety of connection options including flanged ends (DIN, ANSI), threaded ends (G, NPT), and welded ends, ensuring compatibility with diverse piping systems.

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Description

  • Customizable Configurations:
    • Users can select and size units via Festo’s configurator, ensuring that ball valves, actuators, solenoid valves, and sensor boxes or positioners are perfectly matched and pre-assembled.
  • Safety & Compliance:
    • Engineered to meet international safety standards (SIL, ATEX, IECEx) for hazardous environments.
  • Material & Media Compatibility:
    • Constructed with high-grade materials for optimal performance with reactive media such as hydrogen, oxygen, and electrolytes.
  • Integrated Monitoring:
    • Equipped with sensor boxes that provide real-time position feedback, ensuring continuous monitoring and rapid fault detection.

 

Key Features

  • Flexible Design Options:
    • Choose from various pneumatic actuator and valve configurations (2-way, 3-way) tailored to your application.
  • Advanced Safety:
    • Meets SIL requirements and explosion protection standards, providing reliable operation in hazardous conditions.
  • Integrated Engineering Tools:
    • Festo’s configurator offers immediate guidance on optimal combinations, simplifying the engineering process.
  • Comprehensive Documentation:
    • Receive customized datasheets, CAD data, and CAD models for seamless integration into your system.

Technical Specifications

  • Valve Types:
    • 2-way and 3-way ball valves with customizable port configurations.
  • Actuator Options:
    • Available with both single-acting and double-acting pneumatic actuators.
  • Material Choices:
    • Options include stainless steel and other corrosion-resistant materials.
  • Connection Standards:
    • Flanged Ends: Complying with DIN and ANSI standards.
    • Threaded Ends: Offered in G and NPT thread types.
    • Welded Ends: Conforming to ASME-BPE and ISO 1127 specifications.
  • Pressure Ratings:
    • Designed to handle nominal pressures up to PN63.
  • Temperature Range:
    • Suitable for a wide operational temperature range to meet diverse process conditions.

Application Areas

  • Hydrogen and Oxygen Handling:
    • Ideal for electrolyzers, compressor stations, and gas distribution systems.
  • Electrolyte Management:
    • Tailored for processes involving aggressive electrolyte media with enhanced corrosion resistance.
  • Chemical Processing:
    • Configured to meet specific chemical compatibility and safety requirements.
  • Energy Sector:
    • Suitable for power-to-X applications and stationary fuel cells where precision and safety are critical.
  • General Industrial Use:
    • Adaptable for various processes requiring robust, safety-focused valve solutions.

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  • Interested? Please contact FESTO, by filling in the contact vendor or RFQ form.
Brand FESTO
Compliant with SIL, ATEX, IECEx
Festo SE & Co. KG

Festo SE & Co. KG is a leading global manufacturer specializing in pneumatic and electrical automation technology. Their extensive product range includes valves, valve terminals, handling and assembly technology, drives, sensors, vacuum technology, and bus systems. Serving over 300,000 customers across more than 175 countries, Festo caters to various industries, including the hydrogen sector. With approximately 20,500 employees operating in over 250 branch offices across 60 countries, Festo is committed to enhancing productivity and efficiency.

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