ASCO™ Series, the newly launched aluminium filter regulators by Emerson

In an effort to maximise process efficiency and reduce unscheduled downtime, Emerson, the American multinational corporation, recently introduced its aluminum filter regulators, an alternative to stainless steel filter regulators. The ASCO™ Series 641, 642, and 643 aluminum filter regulators precisely control downstream instruments' pressure and can manage the largest flow rates of any regulators in its class.

The regulators also increase process efficiency and guarantee that strict process valve opening/closing criteria, such as those for emergency shutdown valves, are satisfied thanks to the market's highest flow rate capabilities of up to 370.8 standard cubic feet per minute (10,500 litres per minute).

More air is sent to the valve actuator at higher flow rates, speeding up the opening and shutting of process valves. The level of safety risk might grow with delayed valve shuts, depending on the application. Manufacturers may streamline their supply chains, increase design correctness, and access full engineering assistance by working with a single supplier. A valve piloting solution's design incorporating technology from many vendors divides vendor accountability and increases the risk of mistakes.

"Sourcing valve piloting technology from multiple vendors is time-consuming and complicates supply chains, while limited options for conventional filter regulators leave some customers with unmet needs. Our new ASCO Series 641, 642, and 643 Aluminum Filter Regulators simplify sourcing for our customers and ensures that they have industry-leading technology that enhances process efficiency, safety and reliability," said Mike Howells, marketing manager, process applications for Europe, Middle East & Africa at Emerson.

The ASCO Series 641, 642, and 643 aluminum filter regulators round out Emerson's broad line of valve piloting technologies as an alternative to stainless steel filter regulators. This enables process manufacturers to purchase complete valve piloting solutions from a single worldwide technology partner, including solenoid valves, switch boxes, filter regulators, and accessories.

These trustworthy filter regulators' superior engineering and tough design further increase safety and preserve plant uptime. Their specialised powder coating guarantees dependable performance in corrosive, severe process conditions. To safeguard downstream equipment, effective moisture removal maintains media dry and advanced media filtering eliminates contamination of the downstream process.