In the valve industry, valve certification is an essential part that buyers often forget to verify. Every second vendor presents itself as a high-quality and reliable valve manufacturer. They boast of serving many reputed companies and also present some government units as their regular clients. Some of them also claim that they have full in-house production, strictly neglecting imports from other vendors. At the time of quotation, they talk endlessly about things like after-sales services and warranty periods.
As buyers and manufacturers, we all know that verifying all these claims will be a long process. Overall, we all have a shortage of time and need things to be as quick as possible. The most efficient way to ensure you are sourcing certified industrial valves is by checking their official documents. So, we will not consume your time; instead, we will elaborate on the key factors to identify a quality valve manufacturer.
Key Certifications for Valve Manufacturers in India
The certificates are issued by the relevant organizations in the field. Before issuing any certificate to the company, the organization’s officers inspect the valve manufacturer’s valves from all aspects. When the testing and full inspection of the valves are completed and qualified with assertive results, they certify the company for that particular valve only. It seems very simple, but passing parameters to the random valve is a big challenge. Here, we can see that the valve manufacturer can have more than one certificate for their various products. If the main product has some accessories on it, then it’s beneficial to have the certificates of the main product and accessories as well. If we check the automation valves, you can look for CE-approved solenoid coils or ATEX-certified pneumatic actuators. Here we focus on some famous certificates that certify the most usable products.
CE- Approval
CE marks are product certifications that indicate a product is in compliance with relevant European directives. A wide range of products sold within or exported to Europe must meet this requirement. When a product has the CE mark, the manufacturer accepts responsibility for ensuring that it complies with all applicable European health, safety, performance, and environmental requirements. The aira Euro Automation has acquired a CE certificate for Solenoid, Positioner, Ball Valves, and Micro Limit Switch Box.
EIL – Engineers India Limited
Engineers India Limited (EIL) is a government enterprise operating under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. EIL certification is highly crucial for valves utilized in the refinery sector. Leading petroleum giants such as ONGC, GAIL, and Reliance Petroleum actively seek this approval when choosing a trusted valve manufacturer in India. Meeting these strict industry standards, Aira Euro Automation has successfully acquired the EIL certificate for its multiport ball valves, making them the ideal choice for complex mixing and diverting applications.
SIL – Safety Integrity Level
IEC 61508 defines SIL 3 as one of the levels of safety integrity. It is defined by a risk reduction factor between 1,000 and 10,000 failures on demand and a probability of failure of 10⁻⁸ to 10⁻⁷ per hour. The acceptable failure level for a security function is a quantitative measurement of its safety and reliability, therefore. SIL 1 to SIL 4 are the four safety integrity levels defined by IEC 61508. There are most industrial operations that are economically feasible with SIL 3.
The Aira Euro Automation is certified with SIL 3 for Trunnion Ball Valve, Floating Ball Valve, Concentric Butterfly Valve, Double Eccentric Butterfly Valve, Triple Eccentric Butterfly Valve, and Pneumatic Rotary Actuator.
IBR – Indian Boilers Regulations
IBRs (Indian Boiler Regulations) are a set of standards governing the materials, design and construction, inspection, and testing of boilers and boiler components for compliance by boiler manufacturers and users in India. To use any device in boilers, it should be IBR approved. Generally, pressure relief valves which are also known as safety valves, are required to be IBR approved.
ATEX Certificate
ATEX certification ensures that equipment will operate safely in a potentially explosive environment if used according to the manufacturer’s instructions. ATEX certification is required for explosive atmosphere equipment used within the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA). Many Indian and Asian industrialists are looking for ATEX-certified products. The Aira Euro Automation offers ATEX-certified Pneumatic Actuators, Coils, and Limit Switches.
All these valve manufacturer certificates are an assurance from the manufacturer that their product is genuine and will perform best as per the commitment. In spite of these certificates, Aira Euro Automation has acquired other quality-performing documents and certificates. We are ready for third-party inspection of our high-quality valves if buyers request it.
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Navigating through valve certification doesn’t have to be a complicated process. By checking for these essential valve manufacturer certificates, you can confidently bypass false claims and source reliable, certified industrial valves that meet global safety standards.
At Aira Euro Automation, we believe in complete transparency and uncompromised quality. Beyond the standard certifications mentioned above, we hold several other quality-performance documents and always welcome third-party inspections for our products to assure our buyers. Ready to upgrade your industrial processes with premium, certified valves? Contact our expert team today to discuss your requirements!
