Certified Fire-Proof Multi Rotation Handwheel Interlock

MUMBAI, June 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

The MRL Multi Rotation Lock from Netherlocks has been thoroughly tested and awarded the Fire Test Certificate according to ANSI/API and ISO standards. This means that customers can be assured that even in the event of a fire it will continue to function safely as intended, and will not cause additional disruption to the normal procedure of operation afterwards.

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The interlock was subjected to temperatures of nearly 1000°C for around 20 minutes, and after cooling down functioned correctly to safely lock and unlock the handwheel valve according to specification.

The test, performed by Yarmouth Research and Technology, LLC, found the MRL to be compliant with ANSI/API Standard 607 Sixth Edition - 2010 and ISO 10497:2010. During the test, the lock was burned with one key in the lock; after cooldown, the lock remained securely locked unless both keys were inserted, whereby it unlocked and operated smoothly as intended.

Netherlocks' MRL is an interlock for multi rotation handwheel - operated valves. Following the interlocking principle, it only allows the handwheel to be turned when two keys are inserted into the lock, ensuring that it can only be operated when it is safe to do so. For example, key 1 might only be released when a relief valve has been opened, thus making it safe to close the main process valve. Once closed, it will release key 2, which can then be used to unlock the next stage of the operation, ensuring compliance with safe procedures.

About Netherlocks

Based in the Netherlands, Netherlocks is a leading supplier of safety and valve control systems for major industrial operations as well as smaller firms. The company's mechanically enforced procedures minimise the risk of human error in production and maintenance processes which could otherwise be dangerous and costly. Over 15 years of experience in protecting personnel and equipment means the company has been at the forefront of many design innovations which have helped to make industrial safety easier to implement and more effective than ever before.

About Halma

Halma p.l.c. (www.halma.com) is an international market leader in safety, health and sensor technology. A public company listed on the London Stock Exchange, it has over 4000 employees in 40 subsidiaries worldwide. Halma's subsidiaries make products that protect lives and improve the quality of life for people through innovation in market leading products which make its customers safer, more competitive and more profitable. These subsidiaries are assisting India's economy in areas such as manufacturing, energy, water and waste treatment, the environment, construction, transport and health.

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For more information please contact: Nitul Sanghvi, India Sales Manager - Netherlocks Safety Systems, +91 98795 59345

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.netherlocks.com

Primary Media Contact: Mr. Kuniyur J. Srinivasan, [email protected], 91-22-67080400

Secondary Media Contact: Mr. Damian Corbet, [email protected], 44-1494-789152