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Overview
- Summary
- Bifold is a company originating from the 19th-century mining industry, evolving into a leading manufacturer of fluid and gas control solutions. It specializes in pneumatic and hydraulic instrumentation valves, piping valves, pumps, and related components for oil, gas, and broader industrial markets. The company holds unique expertise in niche sectors such as subsea and wellhead control systems. Bifold possesses market-leading technology, including the development of ultra-low power solenoid valves.Bifold is a company originating from the 19th-century mining industry, evolving into a leading manufacturer of fluid and gas control solutions. It specializes in pneumatic and hydraulic instrumentation valves, piping valves, pumps, and related components for oil, gas, and broader industrial markets. The company holds unique expertise in niche sectors such as subsea and wellhead control systems. Bifold possesses market-leading technology, including the development of ultra-low power solenoid valves.
- Key Products/Technologies
- Ultra-Low Power Solenoid Valves: Development of solenoid valves with continuous power consumption under 1.0W, ideal for solar applications. A wide range of models including FP01, FP02, FP03, FP04, FP05, FP10, FP15, FP50, FP100, FP200 series, FP03P, FP06P, FP10P, FP12P, SJ06, S06/S09/S12 & SPR, SV & SVI [cite: 8, 14, 41 (from previous search)].Ultra-Low Power Solenoid Valves: Development of solenoid valves with continuous power consumption under 1.0W, ideal for solar applications. A wide range of models including FP01, FP02, FP03, FP04, FP05, FP10, FP15, FP50, FP100, FP200 series, FP03P, FP06P, FP10P, FP12P, SJ06, S06/S09/S12 & SPR, SV & SVI [cite: 8, 14, 41 (from previous search)].
- High Pressure and Extreme Temperature Valves: Valves designed for pressure ranges from 0 to 20,000 psi (0 to 1,380 bar) and capable of operating in ambient temperatures from -50°C to +180°C. Offering over 3,000 different valve designs.High Pressure and Extreme Temperature Valves: Valves designed for pressure ranges from 0 to 20,000 psi (0 to 1,380 bar) and capable of operating in ambient temperatures from -50°C to +180°C. Offering over 3,000 different valve designs.
- Modular Systems and Pumps: A large selection of high-pressure stainless steel fluid power equipment, including pumps/pump sets and pressure intensifiers, through the Marshalsea Hydraulics acquisition. Providing compact manifold systems for high integrity and low maintenance.Modular Systems and Pumps: A large selection of high-pressure stainless steel fluid power equipment, including pumps/pump sets and pressure intensifiers, through the Marshalsea Hydraulics acquisition. Providing compact manifold systems for high integrity and low maintenance.
- Filters, Regulators, and Filter Regulators: SH & SC Series filters, regulators, and filter regulators characterized by high flow and high stability, made from 316L stainless steel. Offering an Arctic Service option for temperatures down to -60°C.Filters, Regulators, and Filter Regulators: SH & SC Series filters, regulators, and filter regulators characterized by high flow and high stability, made from 316L stainless steel. Offering an Arctic Service option for temperatures down to -60°C.
- Specialized Valve Solutions: A diverse product range including chemical injection valves, high flow valves, CETOP 03 interface valves, pilot, mechanical & reset valves, flow control valves, shuttle, check, exhaust valves & couplers, relief & flowline pilot valves, fire safety valves, ball & needle valves.Specialized Valve Solutions: A diverse product range including chemical injection valves, high flow valves, CETOP 03 interface valves, pilot, mechanical & reset valves, flow control valves, shuttle, check, exhaust valves & couplers, relief & flowline pilot valves, fire safety valves, ball & needle valves.
- Core Advantages
- Technological Leadership and Innovation: Possession of market-leading technology, including ultra-low power solenoid valve technology. Development capabilities for the world's first 180°C, 20,000 psi HPHT well SSSV control valve and the world's first 130°C, 10,000 psi, 3,000-meter subsea valve.Technological Leadership and Innovation: Possession of market-leading technology, including ultra-low power solenoid valve technology. Development capabilities for the world's first 180°C, 20,000 psi HPHT well SSSV control valve and the world's first 130°C, 10,000 psi, 3,000-meter subsea valve.
- Extreme Environment Capability: Products engineered to perform in the most extreme conditions, including hazardous, corrosive, subsea environments, wide temperature ranges (–50°C to +180°C), and high pressures (up to 20,000 psi). Reliable operation even with fluid contamination levels exceeding NAS 1638 Class 12.Extreme Environment Capability: Products engineered to perform in the most extreme conditions, including hazardous, corrosive, subsea environments, wide temperature ranges (–50°C to +180°C), and high pressures (up to 20,000 psi). Reliable operation even with fluid contamination levels exceeding NAS 1638 Class 12.
- Extensive Product Portfolio: Offering over 3,000 designs and 8,000 types across 15 categories of valve and pump solutions from a single source. Providing optimized solutions for diverse customer application requirements.Extensive Product Portfolio: Offering over 3,000 designs and 8,000 types across 15 categories of valve and pump solutions from a single source. Providing optimized solutions for diverse customer application requirements.
- Rigorous Quality Control and Testing: Operation of state-of-the-art testing facilities, including 100% computerized diagnostic testing. Ensuring optimal performance and reliability through endurance, environmental, climatic, performance, function, and leakage testing. Possession of an in-house climatic test chamber for temperatures down to -70°C.Rigorous Quality Control and Testing: Operation of state-of-the-art testing facilities, including 100% computerized diagnostic testing. Ensuring optimal performance and reliability through endurance, environmental, climatic, performance, function, and leakage testing. Possession of an in-house climatic test chamber for temperatures down to -70°C.
- Global Support and Service Network: Sales offices in Houston (North America), Singapore (Asia), and Taunton (UK), in addition to its UK headquarters, with representatives on every continent. Providing worldwide technical and circuit design support and field support.Global Support and Service Network: Sales offices in Houston (North America), Singapore (Asia), and Taunton (UK), in addition to its UK headquarters, with representatives on every continent. Providing worldwide technical and circuit design support and field support.
- Safety Certifications and Regulatory Compliance: SIL 3 certification to IEC 61508 for numerous solenoid valve series (e.g., FP01, FP02, FP03P, FP06P, FP10P, FP15) [cite: 8, 4 (from previous search)]. Holding major worldwide hazardous area approvals including ATEX (European), CSA (Canadian and US), IECEx, UKEX, PESO, SAA, INMETRO, and GOST for solenoid valves [cite: 5, 11, 13, 38 (from previous search)].Safety Certifications and Regulatory Compliance: SIL 3 certification to IEC 61508 for numerous solenoid valve series (e.g., FP01, FP02, FP03P, FP06P, FP10P, FP15) [cite: 8, 4 (from previous search)]. Holding major worldwide hazardous area approvals including ATEX (European), CSA (Canadian and US), IECEx, UKEX, PESO, SAA, INMETRO, and GOST for solenoid valves [cite: 5, 11, 13, 38 (from previous search)].
- Target Industries
- Oil and Gas Industry: Onshore and offshore oil fields, subsea and wellhead control systems, drilling, production, and processing industries.Oil and Gas Industry: Onshore and offshore oil fields, subsea and wellhead control systems, drilling, production, and processing industries.
- Process Industries: Fluid and gas control solutions for a wide range of industrial markets.Process Industries: Fluid and gas control solutions for a wide range of industrial markets.
- Chemical and Petrochemical Industries: Valves and control systems for corrosive environments and hazardous areas.Chemical and Petrochemical Industries: Valves and control systems for corrosive environments and hazardous areas.
- Power Generation Industry: Gas compression and turbine controls, emergency shut-down (ESD) valve control [cite: 41 (from previous search)].Power Generation Industry: Gas compression and turbine controls, emergency shut-down (ESD) valve control [cite: 41 (from previous search)].
- HVAC and Fire Safety Systems: HVAC, fire damper actuators, and fire water deluge control systems [cite: 41 (from previous search)].HVAC and Fire Safety Systems: HVAC, fire damper actuators, and fire water deluge control systems [cite: 41 (from previous search)].
- Mining: Historical background originating from the 19th-century mining industry.Mining: Historical background originating from the 19th-century mining industry.
- Major Markets
- Singapore (sales office), China (office), Indonesia, South KoreaSingapore (sales office), China (office), Indonesia, South Korea
- United Kingdom (headquarters and manufacturing facilities)United Kingdom (headquarters and manufacturing facilities)
- United States (Houston sales office), CanadaUnited States (Houston sales office), Canada
- AustraliaAustralia
- BrazilBrazil
- Certifications/Patents
- SIL 3 Certification: Several solenoid valve series, including FP01, FP02, FP03, FP04, FP05, FP03P, FP06P, FP10P, and FP15, assessed to IEC 61508 and meeting requirements up to SIL 3 [cite: 8, 4 (from previous search)].SIL 3 Certification: Several solenoid valve series, including FP01, FP02, FP03, FP04, FP05, FP03P, FP06P, FP10P, and FP15, assessed to IEC 61508 and meeting requirements up to SIL 3 [cite: 8, 4 (from previous search)].
- Hazardous Area Approvals: Worldwide solenoid approvals for hazardous areas, including ATEX (European), CSA (Canadian and US), IECEx, UKEX, PESO, SAA, INMETRO, and GOST for flammable gas & dust atmospheres [cite: 5, 11, 13, 38 (from previous search)]. This includes Ex emb, Ex d, Ex ia, Explosion Proof, and Safe Area use approvals.Hazardous Area Approvals: Worldwide solenoid approvals for hazardous areas, including ATEX (European), CSA (Canadian and US), IECEx, UKEX, PESO, SAA, INMETRO, and GOST for flammable gas & dust atmospheres [cite: 5, 11, 13, 38 (from previous search)]. This includes Ex emb, Ex d, Ex ia, Explosion Proof, and Safe Area use approvals.
- Quality Management System Certification: Third-party certified to EN ISO 9001:2000 (or EN ISO 9001:2008) [cite: 10, 41 (from previous search)].Quality Management System Certification: Third-party certified to EN ISO 9001:2000 (or EN ISO 9001:2008) [cite: 10, 41 (from previous search)].
Introduction
Location
Brassmill Ln, Bath BA1 3JQ, UK
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