Postion Indication

Valve Position Indicator for Gate / Gear (VPI)

As is well known, it is very difficult to create a reliable feedback
signal from handwheel operated gate valves, since it has
traditionally been very difficult to create a strong and robust
mounting facility around the hand wheel and adequate protection
for the switches themselves.

The VPI will be custom made to fit a gate valve or a gearbox

operated gate valve with a specified switch.

The Netherlocks VPI makes it possible to create an extremely

reliable remote signal to the control room. It converts the open
and closed positions of the valve to an electronic signal via a
mechanical counter, which operates an electronic switch. Any
switch can be selected by the client.

Both the mounting method and the counter are proven designs,
used successfully in our mechanical interlocks for over 15 years.

Our VPI can be mounted on both new valves and existing valves.
This system is customized for each valve and switches are
enclosed without loose wiring.

Features:

o Robust and reliable

o Fully Stainles steel
o switches protected
o Available for any type of switch
o No loose wiring
o NO fragile bracket around the hand wheel
 Postion Indication

Stainless steel 316 handwheel

Rose Junction box

Stainless steel 316 body,
5mm thick. IP 66 EEx e

8 screws to install the lock

for a very strong fit.

various types of switches can be

used. Proximity / Limit and

Stainless steel 316 purpose machined
bracket. (Please be aware that for
brackets several solutions are
available; one of them is the universal
type)
No lose wiring
switches are protected by
stainless steel housing
Open / closed position can be adjusted
without removing the indicator

Large diameter adapter purpose

machined - with 4 keyways. The large
diameter assures that:

- the original nut will fit

- clamping the adapter from the
sides is not necessary
- load on keys is minimized