FORT VALE ENGINEERING LTD.
About us
Fort Vale Engineering Limited is the world leader in the precision manufacture of valves and fittings for the transportation of bulk liquids in the tank container, road tanker and rail industries. The transportation of gases and liquids by road, rail and sea must be safe and Fort Vale works with the industry and regulatory bodies so that the quality of its design, materials and manufacture ensures that first-class safety is a reality.
Products
Fort Vale Safeload API Coupler
Designed for bottom loading with a unique wrap-around trigger design that follows the profile of the loading adaptor, covering more than 60% of its circumference. 4” TTMAinlet flange. Outlet connection complies with API RP 1004. Materials of construction - hard anodised aluminium, nitrided steel and stainless steel. Fitted with Viton B seals and stainless steel operating handle as standard. Operating instructions included.
Safeload Loading Arm
The Fort Vale 4" Safeload Loading Arm System consists of a combination of top-quality components, each with unique design features. Designed, manufactured and tested in-house, the Safeload System can be configured to produce a top or bottom loading arm solution. Unique to the market, the balance mechanism is manufactured in stainless steel, ensuring excellent corrosion resistance and inherent strength and durability. Balance adjustment is controlled by gas springs and a limiter bolt provides failsafe damage protection. All swivels have an integral earth system that ensures electrical continuity, eliminating the necessity for separate earth wiring. A choice of swivel seal materials is available, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of products and service conditions. The intermediate and coupler swivels are available in stainless steel or aluminium. A variety of spools and drop hoses are available for maximum installation flexibility and we offer a range of Safeload API bottom loading couplers to suit your operating requirements.
High-Pressure API Safeload Coupler
Designed for bottom loading with a unique wrap-around trigger design that follows the profile of the loading adaptor, covering more than 50% of its circumference. Incorporating an interlock safety latch. 4” TTMA inlet flange. Outlet connection complies with API RP 1004. Materials of construction - hard anodised aluminium, nitrided steel and stainless steel. Fitted with Viton B seals and stainless steel operating handle as standard. Operating instructions included.
'Drytyt' Dry Disconnect Couplings
Drytyt is Fort Vale’s range of dry disconnect couplings. These provide a quick and safe bulk liquid transfer system when cargo spillage cannot be tolerated. Our couplings are manufactured to industry standards and are compatible and interchangeable with other brands. Standard sizes are 56mm, 70mm, 105mm, 119mm and 164mm and standard connections are threaded and flanged. For extra security, we can add selectivity pins, colour coding and your own company logo. We can manufacture Drytyt couplings in exotic metals. We also make pressure-tight caps to fit all tank unit sizes.
Safeload Coupler Wear Gauge
The Safeload coupler wear gauge helps you check the condition of the coupler latches and operating mechanism. It will show: • if there is too much wear to the latches. • if there is some wear to the latches and you must schedule maintenance. • if the wear is less than the permitted limit and the coupler is satisfactory. The coupler wear gauge is compatible with semiautomatic, high-pressure and manual Safeload couplers.
News
3 Year Warranty - 4" API Safeload Coupler
Since its launch in January 2007, Fort Vale’s MK3 Safeload bottom loading coupler has enjoyed major success with road loading fuel terminals both in the UK and in Europe.
Fort Vale Opens New UK Assembly Facility to Enhance Efficiency and Customer Service
Fort Vale’s new purpose-built UK assembly building became fully operational in early 2025, increasing capacity, improving efficiency, and strengthening service for customers worldwide.
Fort Vale Awarded with a Kings Award for International Trade 2024
In 2024, Fort Vale Engineering were awarded with a Kings Award for International Trade for our efforts in Export.
Follow Us Online!
You can now follow Fort Vale Engineering Ltd. online on various media formats.