Why reliable shut-off valves are essential for industrial process safety

In various industries, dangerous situations can occur once the use of reliable valves is not enforced. Whether you work in the oil and gas industry, water treatment, the chemical sector or the steel industry; everywhere, industrial valves play a major role in equipment and plant safety, as well as employee safety. In this blog, we take a closer look at why shut-off valves play such a major role in machine and human safety in different industries, and which safety solutions Bray Controls Benelux can offer to your company. 

What are shut-off valves? 

Shut-off valves include different types of valves, such as butterfly valves and ball valves, which control the flow of liquids or gases in pipes. These types of industrial valves are often used in critical systems where it is sometimes necessary to stop or modify flows abruptly. Therefore, the reliability of valves in these processes should not be doubted.

Why is the reliability of industrial shut-off valves important? 

A reliable shut-off valve should make it possible to react quickly and effectively to changes in conditions within industrial processes. When this does not happen, numerous potential accidents can occur. This is therefore the reason why many companies choose to install safety valves within industrial processes, in order to gain more control over safety. 

Pressure and Temperature Problems 

For example, these can automatically solve pressure or temperature problems such as too high or too low pressure or temperature, keeping the process running normally. An unreliable safety valve could cause the pressure or temperature to rise too high within a pipe, creating overpressure in the system. This increases the risk of, for example, pipes breaking, equipment exploding or causing a fire.

Leaks of hazardous substances 

Certain reliable valves can also prevent leaks of hazardous substances in, for example, the chemical industry. Here, hazardous or harmful substances are often used which, as a result of installing an unreliable shut-off valve, may leak with all the consequences that entails. Indeed, hazardous substances escaping from a system can cause contamination of the environment, fire, explosions or serious health risks for employees.

Damage to employees and environment 

Perhaps the most important reason for using high-quality shut-off valves is for ensuring the safety of employees. The failure of a shut-off valve can compromise the integrity of an entire plant, with all its consequences. Moreover, harmful substances or gases released can also harm employees and can cause serious environmental pollution. 

In short, a reliable shut-off valve is crucial for preventing, for example, leaks, overpressures, explosions or other types of accidents. It is therefore also easy to imagine that the quality of the shut-off valve is very important. After all, the failure of a shut-off valve can mean that these types of accidents do occur, resulting in damage to installations, employees and the environment.

Why choose Bray Controls Benelux for all your safe and reliable shut-off valves

At Bray, we understand how crucial it is to install quality, reliable shut-off valves within your company's industrial processes. That is why we offer a wide range of industrial valves of only the highest quality. In fact, Bray's products are tested in various testing facilities. As a result, the products always have pressure and test certificates under the toughest standards.  

Being a customer of Bray Controls Benelux not only means receiving shut-off valves of the highest quality, but you can also turn to Bray for expert advice. Do you have a technical issue regarding valve safety within your company's industrial processes? Bray's experts can help your company find a suitable solution. 

Do you have questions about using reliable shut-off valves within your company? Then don't hesitate to contact us soon!