Boasting benefits such as improved pipeline monitoring integrity and maintenance consistency, the SafeSeal360 Valve Greasing System (‘SafeSeal 360 System’) is undeniably a valuable addition to the changing oilfield landscape.
SafeSeal Valve Systems Corp. (‘SafeSeal’) is the Alberta-born company behind the product, based in Drayton Valley with an additional office in Calgary. The founders, Jason Kennedy and Denis Girard experienced first-hand a gap in valve greasing solutions when working in the oilfield. This lead them to founding SafeSeal in 2012 to create a solution for this consistent need. Their mission was to provide a high-quality, cost-saving product that protects people, property and the environment.
“We want to help them operate more efficiently,” says Darren Urkevich, President of SafeSeal, “it’s our whole attitude among us all.”
In short, the automated valve greasing system helps operators maintain pipeline valves regardless of where in the oilfield the valves might be. Rather than sending a costly specialized team to grease remote valves, the system can be operated from a control room remotely. In this way, the SafeSeal360 System drastically minimizes the costs of maintenance in areas that are difficult to reach for conventional valve greasing methods. In addition, the system is outfitted with the ability to run off solar power or can be adapted to operate off nitrogen or instrument air.
Designed for Proper Distribution
As those within the industry know, valve greasing comes down to a science. Too much greasing can cause interference with other tools used within the facility, while under-greasing or uneven greasing can lead to expedited cause for replacement of the valve. The SafeSeal360 System’s design ensures that equal distribution of the right amount of grease is applied to the valves on which it operates. Through its systematic application of grease, the system reduces the frequency for pipeline and facility valve refurbishment and replacement costs, proving its value in considerable cost savings.
SafeSeal’s system is the solution that better supports critical valves. The SafeSeal360 System ensures proper lubrication without sending in a specialized team, a feature especially beneficial for valves that are run numerous times a day. With the use of auto-launchers, the SafeSeal system can be automated, ensuring the valves are clean and regularly maintained as they continue to run.
“There’s valves that cycle two or three times a day,” Urkevich explains, “with auto-launchers they can set it up to give it a shot of grease to clean the seals prior to every stroke that they do.”
In addition to the efficiency and distribution design benefits of the SafeSeal360 System, there are also a number of environmental benefits. One common instance is, should you have an isolation valve on a pipeline that is intended to protect an environmentally sensitive area (e.g. watercourse or wet area) the system is designed to stop the flow of a pipeline in case of an emergency, such as a leak or other failure. The system helps ensure that the valve will work as intended, minimizing the cost of cleanup and the harm to environment.
Ease of Installation and Customization
When it comes to installation, the base of the unit is manual – meaning the system can be initiated directly on-site – but can be upgraded to function remotely depending on the client’s needs. This remote ability can easily be achieved when linked to the client’s communication system. Consistency is guaranteed whether the unit is manual or not, but with the application of a communication system, a client can then reach remote valves with the press of a button.
To put it simply, SafeSeal has thought of everything. With the client in mind, the organization has an electrical instrumentation company available to assist with integrating a new or existing communication system for seamless implementation of the SafeSeal360 System.
Leading Emerging Trends
Undoubtedly, the SafeSeal360 System is establishing itself as an emerging leading innovation in the industry, offering convenience, efficiency and economic benefits. Further, the solution is a unique offering on the market; the system’s ability to be set in a remote location and automatically grease valves is unmatched by the manual alternatives currently available. With a focus on sustainable growth, the team at SafeSeal sees a future where the company directly manufactures and establishes distributor relationships to expand the reach of their system, supporting critical valves and improving industry safety.
As a result of SafeSeal’s confidence in the product, it is offered both for purchase and to rent. This allows clients to see the solution first-hand, regardless of their budget. Even more, the system is available for demonstration, as the company intends to illustrate the power and consistency of the 360-design to all those interested. SafeSeal’s practical origins, born out of real experience in the field, is the very reason the product is a trustworthy and dependable choice. With numerous iterations of tests and redesigns, SafeSeal’s greasing system has advanced to a product that boasts reliability, safety and ease of operation.
For more information on SafeSeal Valve Systems Corp., visit safesealsystems.com or contact:
Darren Urkevich
780-621-8398
darren.urkevich@safesealsystems.com
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