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Powell Valve Closure System control panels (UniPro family, MaxPro™ RA & E-Pro®) are listed by Underwriters Laboratory to UL 508A for Enclosed Industrial Control Panels. Panels are listed by Underwriters Laboratory bearing the UL & CUL mark for use in the United States and Canada markets. In applications where a CSA listed control panel in Canada is required, please contact Powell for further information.

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Pneumatic Valve Closure Systems for Large Containers

The only emergency valve closure technology designed for 20-ton bullet tanks to 90-ton railcars, this patent-pending system prevents reportable releases of pressurized hazardous gases at the source. Improve your Risk Management Planning (RMP) scenarios with a pneumatic-powered system that not only promises easy installation and low maintenance, but also superior performance and reliability.

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UniPro Standard Valve Closure System

UniPro™ Standard Valve Closure System

Designed to close a variety of plug-type angle valves on railcars and tank trucks with dome sizes between 24 and 42 inches in diameter. Automatically responds to any alarm input, closing valves with 120 lb-ft of torque in less than 10 seconds. More...

UniPro R Reversible Valve Closure System

UniPro™ R (Reversible) Valve Closure System

The only reversible emergency valve closure technology designed for 20-ton bullet tanks to 90-ton railcars, this patent-pending system prevents reportable releases of pressurized hazardous gases at the source. Plus, the UniPro™ R system is easily "reversible" - helping reduce operator effort and potential injuries. More...

UniPro LT (Low Torque) Valve Closure System

UniPro™ LT (Low Torque) Valve Closure System

The only low-torque emergency valve closure technology designed for 20-ton bullet tanks to 90-ton railcars, this patent-pending system prevents reportable releases of pressurized hazardous gases at the source. Plus, the UniPro™ LT system is specifically designed for "low-torque" valves to prevent damage to the valve seat. More...

UniPro Low Torque, Reversible Pneumatic Valve Closure System

UniPro™ LTR (Low Torque, Reversible) Valve Closure System

The only low-torque, reversible emergency valve closure technology designed for 20-ton bullet tanks to 90-ton railcars, this patented system prevents reportable releases of pressurized hazardous gases at the source. Plus, the UniPro™ LTR system is specifically designed for "low-torque" valves to prevent damage to the valve seat. More...

UniPro QT Valve Closure System for use with Quarter Turn Ball Type Valves

UniPro QT™ (Quarter Turn) Valve Closure System

The only quarter-turn emergency valve closure technology designed for 20-ton bullet tanks to 90-ton railcars, this patent-pending system prevents reportable releases of pressurized hazardous gases at the source. Plus, the UniPro™ QT system is uniquely designed for "quarter-turn" ball-type valves. More...

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