Pneumatic Lock Out Valves Can Prevent Serious Injury or Death

Written by Gregory Samman | Jul 8, 2020 1:45:00 PM

Pneumatic systems perform tasks that require energy in the form of pressure, which is stored in a compressor tank, accumulators, or pressure lines. When maintaining, repairing, or replacing components, that portion of the system must be safely depressurized.

To properly depressurize, a 3-way palm button actuated VERSA LOCKOUT Valve is a recognized systematic approach that blocks the inlet port and exhausts the downstream pressure to meet OSHA requirements. The final step to ensure that the system remains safe for the worker(s) is the placement of a padlock on the VERSA LOCKOUT Valve in the desired position. This prevents someone from accidentally introducing pressure, which could seriously injure or kill the worker.

VERSA Products Co., Inc. manufacturers the highest quality, most reliable LOCKOUT Valves in the industry. Our valves are bubble tight to ensure that no creeping is introduced into the system. VERSA LOCKOUT Valves are available in sizes from 1/8” to 1-1/4” as either body-ported or manifold mounted.

You can find full specifications and pricing at VERSASelect.

Please refer to the VERSA V&T Series catalog for more information on these valves.

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