Area shut-off valves are installed to allow the isolation of branches of a medical gases pipeline system for maintenance and emergency purposes.

Extension of area served by each shut-off valve should be defined during pipelines’ planning stage.

Inlet and outlet connections are made of nickel-plated or pickled brass.

Ball valves are cleaned for oxygen service.

Pressure/vacuum gauges with integrated transducers allow remote transmission of signals relevant to pressure anomalies (high/low) into the controlled area/department to a suitable alarm device.

Each valve block is identified by means of a label which shows gas name and flow direction.

Box, frame and door are made of hot-sprayed steel plate.

The front door is equipped with an emergency quick-opening lock and window to allow reading the gauges.

Suitable openings are made on the rim in such a way to prevent gas accumulation in case of internal leakages.

A solid metallic disposable protection cover to prevent damaging and contamination during embedding activities.

Devices are released by the manufacturer completely assembled and tested.