ODE has begun offering explosion-proof valves for hazardous areas

ODE Valve Canada recently added explosion-proof valves to its already vast lineup.

For almost six decades, ODE Valve has satisfied countless industrial customers around the world with its diverse range in solenoid valves, pumps, and gear motors. The company designs, manufactures, and markets these products in this country through its Richmond Hill, Ont. affiliate, ODE Valve Canada. Recently, ODE has expanded its solenoid-valve product portfolio with a new line of CSA-approved explosion-proof valves for hazardous work locations with fire or explosion risks.

Adhering to a high-quality standard

Many workplaces include hazardous locations with the potential for explosion, including those with the presence of flammable gases or vapours, flammable liquids, combustible dust, or easily ignitable fibres. This is especially common in the oil and gas sector, but also relevant to chemical, wastewater, mining, and some food-processing companies. For these dangerous environments, workers need tools and equipment that not only can withstand fire and explosion, but also minimize the risks of them occurring. This is where ODE’s new lineup of explosion-proof valves comes in.

ODE’s explosion-proof valves meet the standards of Class I, Division 1 and 2, Groups A, B, C, and D, as well as Class II, Division 1 and 2, Groups E, F, and G and Class III, including FM approval. This diverse group means that these solenoid valves are suitable for a broad range of applications in many industries. In oil and gas, they are recommended for oil refineries, oil and natural-gas wells, and natural-gas or LP gas applications. ODE also recommends these valves for use in petrochemicals, chemicals, paint rooms, wastewater treatment, liquid-transfer terminals, grain storage, corn and flour mills, sugar refineries, and mines.

Examples of these valves include variations of general-purpose, technopolymer, pinch, food-grade, high-pressure, pneumatic, and self-actuated valves, along with units for industrial oxygen and fuel gas. All of these products are ATEX-compatible, in addition to being approved by CSA Group.

ODE’s mission has always been to adhere to high standard of quality as it sells valves, pumps, and more that meet many customer needs and demands. With this new product line, ODE satisfies yet another major need in the Canadian industrial landscape.

To learn more, contact ODE.

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