Extensive actuator service from SIPOS for E.ON

Online, April 20, 2010 (Newswire.com) - SIPOS Aktorik has successfully managed a comprehensive actuator retrofit for E.ON's German power plant, Franken 1. The extensive service provided included 80 valves cut out of the pipeline and replaced, 120 old actuators removed and 200 new SIPOS Flash 5 actuators mounted and put into operation. In addition, on-site assistance has been provided which reinforces SIPOS' growing reputation for partnership support.

The installation at the Nuremberg-Gebersdorf plant, which was completed in just over two weeks, also confirms the actuator supplier's capabilities of responding to the power industry's most demanding timescales.

The 790 MW power plant's control system is managed by Siemens: SIPOS collaborated closely in the commissioning of complete units, demonstrating its ability to provide a total support service.

SIPOS is a global supplier of specialist actuator solutions with an expanding installation base in the power sector. The variable speed capability of the actuators, which are used for valve control, has particular appeal for power industry applications: an ability to slow down before reaching its end position extends the life of both the valve and its seat.

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