From Valmet's Neles brand, the ND7000 and ND9000 intelligent valve controllers are designed for industrial process control, compatible with various pneumatic actuators and control valves. The ND7000 offers cost-effective solutions for general applications, while the premium ND9000 excels in complex and safety-critical scenarios with advanced diagnostics and safety features. Both adopt modular designs and support multiple communication protocols, ensuring reliable performance in harsh environments—ideal for oil, chemical, food, and other industries.
2. Neles ND7000: Cost-Effective General Control Solution
Key Advantages
Flexible Adaptability & Stability: Seamlessly integrates with linear/rotary valves (Neles or third-party), resisting vibration and shock via contactless sensor design. Perfect for daily process control in mid-to-small enterprises.
Easy Operation & Basic Diagnostics: Supports local interface and remote software configuration. Self-diagnosis feedbacks real-time status, and 1-point calibration enables installation without process interruption, cutting maintenance costs.
Safety & Environmental Suitability: Explosion-proof certified and IP66 protected, reliable in wet/dusty environments for chemical pipelines, water treatment, and other basic safety scenarios.
3. Neles ND9000: Intelligent Control Expert for Demanding Applications
Key Advantages
Superior Diagnostics & Predictive Maintenance: Built-in memory logs operation data and events, analyzing performance trends to alert potential faults—upgrading maintenance from reactive to proactive, minimizing downtime losses.
High Safety Level & Diverse Certifications: Supports functional safety integrity, certified for explosion-proof, marine, and hygienic standards. Ideal for hazardous oil/gas pipelines, food/pharma cleanrooms, and other safety-critical fields.
Universal Communication & Robust Design: Compatible with multiple industrial protocols for smart factory integration. IP68 protection and corrosion resistance ensure operation in -53℃ to +85℃ extremes, suitable for marine engineering, high-temperature metallurgy, etc.
4. Application Areas
ND7000 Fits: Chemical flow regulation, wastewater valve control, power steam system management—cost-sensitive general applications.
ND9000 Excels in: Oil/gas well high-pressure control, high-temperature reactor safety regulation, LNG cryogenic media distribution, food sterile production—critical processes requiring precision and safety.