Innovative Solutions, Designs and Engineering Capabilities

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1 Innovative Solutions, Designs and Engineering Capabilities MEETING CHALLENGES CUSTOMISING SOLUTIONS

2 Introduction to Alcon Solenoid Valves Alcon Solenoid Valves has over 50 years of experience in designing and manufacturing both stand alone or customer special solenoid valves to function in the most arduous of conditions and under extreme temperatures. Alcon valves can be found in applications where the flow of liquid or gas must be reliably and automatically controlled. Our product line covers a full range of valves for general and special-purpose including: Air Hot water Steam Cryogenics Water Gases Fuel Aggressive media ATEX UL x

3 Bespoke Solutions Everything starts with an idea, and we know that sometimes a standard item just won t cut it and only something designed and engineered specifically for your application will do. Using our Research & Development facility we have proven and still are proving that we can create innovative bespoke solutions, covering design, engineering, build and testing all backed up by our technical assistance and service.

4 Product Innovations Generator manufacturers This manufacturer supplies back-up generators for mobile phone masts used by the emergency services. Alcon were approached by them initially due to our EN161 approval status but also for our ability to quickly design, engineer, test and manufacture a very reliable bespoke manifold for gas isolation. Our solution was double block for safety shut-off with several test & take-off points. A leading industrial company providing products, services and integrated solutions to industries including transportation. They approached us to create a bespoke air starting control valve for use in very low temperatures on heavy goods vehicles. Biofuel Technology Leaders Alcon were tasked to engineer a Piston Valve for a world block. The isolation valve would be used for the control and closing off of additives in fuel within the oil refinery environment. One of the key requirements was to provide a more compact and reliable valve that removed the potential for leaks of additives and reduce risk of hazardous contamination. This requirement amongst others was met and exceeded with the valve also gaining ATEX and IECEx approvals. A global manufacturer of industrial equipment for control & process Alcon s brief was to engineer a purging manifold giving isolation and flow control, that allowed for the use of non-approved explosion proof explosion equipment in hazardous areas. Premier cryogenic tank manufacturer based in France They had special requirements for a high pressure cryogenic valve made to ATEX and T6 classification. Potential has been driven by ecological issues and could be widely used on London black cabs Cryogenic isolation valve for environmentally friendly vehicles including taxis and heavy goods vehicles World leader in steel cutting of continuous casting For this project Alcon were approached by the Company Director to create bespoke gas control units for Oxygen and Acetylene control for steel cutting equipment. The achieved aim was better process control, improved reliability and fewer failure modes. Leading Flow Measurement and Control company This company approached us to design and engineer a Chromotography valve for analysing gas samplers. Requirement was for a double block and bleed, 5 way and EExd

5 Quality Assurance As part of their responsibility for dealing with any quality issues that may arise, Quality Assurance has become increasingly customer facing and focussed measurable through KPI s for customers and suppliers, as well as internally to improve response times. Developments within Quality Assurance to increase our measurement capability through investment into a Faro gauge, the introduction of quality planning tools to maintain and increase quality where applicable, and the provision of ongoing training and internal audit procedures have all recently been implemented. Recent process audit visits from Haakon Ellingsen & Emerson Process Management have shown that the changes have been worthwhile with the company receiving very positive responses from both parties. Engineering & Manufacturing Capabilities From our UK base we are well equipped to provide a comprehensive range of engineering and manufacturing. With 15% of our staff being highly skilled engineers, they utilise up to date technology and methods, to design and engineer bespoke solutions for a wide range of applications which are then manufactured with quality and longevity in mind. Manufacturing Engineering CNC milling & turning 3D solid modelling using Solidworks 2 tonnes cranage/lifting capacity 2D draughting Product assembly Auto CAD Digital lead testing Fast CAD Solenoid Performance testing Product testing Faro Arm - multi position inspection equipment - cryogenic to elevated temperatures - pressure 0 to 210 bar (gas) 0 to 1000 bar (15,000 psi) (fluid) Data logged cycle testing SIL (Safety Integrity Level) Analysis Certification ATEX (non-electrical) and PED (certification)

6 North American Headquarters Alcon North America. 600-B West Terrace Drive, San Dimas, California Tel: 1-(909) Fax: 1-(909) United Kingdom Headquarters Alcon IMC UK Ltd. Patrick Gregory Road, Wolverhampton, WV11 3DZ United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0)