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Remote Control Reach Rod System
Our mechanical remote control reach rod system allows manual operation of valves from a distance.
Also known as valve extended spindles, these systems are widely used as backup redundancy in addition to automated control valve systems. They can improve accessibility to valves in hard-to-reach or hazardous areas, and can be used to actuate multiple valves from a single point of operation.
The standard range of production includes the following components:
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Deck Stand
Our deck stands provide reliable remote valve control with high-visibility local position indication. Available in epoxy-coated steel or with an SS316 stainless-steel housing, each unit incorporates a lip seal and clear acrylic indicator cover to protect the internal mechanism from water and debris. Flexible mounting options include deck, bulkhead or support bracket installations in vertical, horizontal or inverted orientations. Optional limit switches provide remote valve position feedback.
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Universal Joint and Straight Coupling
Our universal joints and straight couplings are machined from solid 304L or 316L stainless steel bar stock, offering excellent corrosion resistance. Close machining tolerances help minimise backlash and associated wear, supporting reliable operation and long service life.
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Bevel Gear Box and Worm Gear Box
Our Bevel and Worm Gearboxes feature fully enclosed housings with compression-sealed rubber gaskets to minimise water ingress during prolonged submersion.
The Bevel Gearbox features an epoxy-coated steel housing, while the Worm Gearbox incorporates a powder-coated cast or ductile iron housing. Both protective coatings provide enhanced corrosion resistance for operation in harsh marine and offshore environments.
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Intermediate Coupling
Our Intermediate Coupling support reach rod systems by dividing long rod runs into shorter, better-supported sections for smoother operation. The elongated housing firmly locks the internal stepped shaft in place, minimizing linear movement and wobbling of the rigid rod in rotation. Available for vertical or horizontal installation, with submersible, non-watertight and gland-packing options.
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Spindle Yoke
Our Spindle Yoke is a water-tight component that shares the same design as the base of our Deck Stand. It is fitted with an adjustable packing with Teflon and functions like an Intermediate Coupling by reducing linear and wobbling movements of a rotating rigid rod.
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Below are a few examples showcasing the wide range of options available to expand our reach rod system.
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Miscellaneous Options
1. Extended Mounting Flange with Bevel Gear Box allows different orientation of gearbox shaft.
2. Reduction Gear Box to convert multi-turn input to quarter-turn output.
3. Long-Nose Bevel Gear Box with needle bearing for extended hand wheel shaft.
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Here are some of the benefits of using a mechanical remote control reach rod system:
Improved safety: Reach rod systems can help to improve safety by reducing the need for personnel to enter hazardous areas to operate valves.
Increased uptime: Reach rod systems can help to increase uptime by providing a backup means of operating valves in the event of a power failure or other system failure.
Reduced costs: Reach rod systems can help to reduce costs by eliminating the need to install and maintain expensive automated control valve systems.
If you are looking for a safe, reliable, and cost-effective way to operate valves from a distance, then a mechanical remote control reach rod system is a good option to consider.
Please feel free to contact our sales team for an introductory offer.
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