{"id":206943,"date":"2022-08-01T14:24:53","date_gmt":"2022-08-01T12:24:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ebro-armaturen.com\/innovative-control-system-for-inflatable-cuffs\/"},"modified":"2026-07-16T14:31:18","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T12:31:18","slug":"innovative-control-system-for-inflatable-cuffs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ebro-armaturen.com\/en\/innovative-control-system-for-inflatable-cuffs\/","title":{"rendered":"Innovative Control System for Inflatable Cuffs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class='flex_column av-ad3r7xf-4b6845e3d03e696403ddcb480e96c14f av_one_full  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_slideshow_full  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  first flex_column_div  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mpb3lw8b-2d12de1380f18966cfd84a075ea5123d\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mpb3lw8b-2d12de1380f18966cfd84a075ea5123d{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mpb3lw8b-2d12de1380f18966cfd84a075ea5123d .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mpb3lw8b-2d12de1380f18966cfd84a075ea5123d .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mpb3lw8b-2d12de1380f18966cfd84a075ea5123d av-special-heading-h1 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-1  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '><div class='av-subheading av-subheading_above'><p>Press Release<\/p>\n<\/div><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Innovative Control System for Inflatable Cuffs<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='full_slider_1'  class='avia-fullwidth-slider main_color avia-shadow   avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_two_third   slider-not-first container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div  class='avia-slideshow av-mcd48sw1-88eb7634143c1b526ccac7a4fa2c9484 avia-slideshow-entry_without_sidebar av_slideshow_full avia-slide-slider av-slideshow-ui av-control-default av-slideshow-manual av-loop-once av-loop-manual-endless av-default-height-applied  image_no_stretch avia-slideshow-1' data-slideshow-options=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:false,&quot;loop_autoplay&quot;:&quot;once&quot;,&quot;interval&quot;:5,&quot;loop_manual&quot;:&quot;manual-endless&quot;,&quot;autoplay_stopper&quot;:false,&quot;noNavigation&quot;:false,&quot;bg_slider&quot;:false,&quot;keep_padding&quot;:false,&quot;hoverpause&quot;:false,&quot;show_slide_delay&quot;:0}\"  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><ul class='avia-slideshow-inner ' style='padding-bottom: 34.95867768595%;'><li  class='avia-slideshow-slide av-mcd48sw1-88eb7634143c1b526ccac7a4fa2c9484__0  av-single-slide slide-1 slide-odd'><div data-rel='slideshow-1' class='avia-slide-wrap '   ><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-199308 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-199308\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.ebro-armaturen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Inflas-Pro-1210x423.png\" width=\"1210\" height=\"423\" title='Inflas Pro' alt=''  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"   \/><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div id='after_full_slider_1'  class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-206943'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'><\/p>\n<div  class='flex_column av-86m3yw3-545534ce0dbcbade65ca59792789a6ac av_two_third  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_slideshow_full  el_before_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mcd35ni9-82bc7befcf5d5c917ffa164dc41701a2 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>With the INFLAS\u00ae PRO, EBRO ARMATUREN offers an innovative solution for controlling inflatable sleeves in the INFLAS\u00ae valve series. The microcontroller-based control system not only synchronizes all operations during the opening and closing of the valve, but also monitors all relevant parameters, enabling it to proactively detect potential malfunctions and report them to the PLC via a potential-free contact.<\/strong> <\/p>\n<h4><strong>INFLAS\u00ae Valves with Inflatable Cuff<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p> The INFLAS\u00ae sealing system was developed for use with highly abrasive or very sensitive media. When the valve is in the closed position, the sealing cuff is pneumatically pressed against the valve disc. If grooves have already formed due to abrasion, these are closed by the pressure of the sleeve. The valve remains leak-tight. This allows for the compensation of abrasive wear over a long period of time. When the valve is opened, the sealing sleeve relaxes and initially creates a narrow gap between the valve disc and the sleeve. This significantly reduces friction, allowing the valve disc to be opened with low torque. When the valve is closed, the integrated control system checks the validity of the operation in a fraction of a second and controls the process autonomously: The valve disc is moved to the \u201cClosed\u201d position. At this point, the valve is not yet completely closed. An annular gap between the disc and the housing ensures that, during the closing process, abrasive media are not rubbed into the sealing sleeve and sensitive products are not crushed. The media flow comes to a halt, and the sleeve gently nestles against the valve disc. The valve is fully closed. INFLAS\u00ae valves are part of EBRO\u2019s core product portfolio, ensuring that replacement parts are available worldwide at short notice. <\/p>\n<h4><strong>Innovative and forward-thinking <\/strong><\/h4>\n<p> The INFLAS PRO controls the entire process sequence via a microcontroller. Each individual program step is monitored, and any malfunctions are reported. This ensures an even higher level of process reliability. All relevant parameters can be individually adjusted at any time in the control system. The use of Hall sensors ensures extremely high precision in the measured values, e.g., for detecting the angular position of the valve disc. <\/p>\n<h4><strong>Look-Ahead Function <\/strong><\/h4>\n<p> INFLAS\u00ae is particularly recommended for use on pressure-transmitting vessels, as even the smallest scratches in the sealing element can quickly develop into serious channels due to pressure surges. The signals reported by the controller provide information about the valve\u2019s current condition. Among other things, this allows for the detection of leaks in the sleeve and wear on the valve disc. The so-called Look-Ahead function enables preventive maintenance by reporting malfunctions before they occur. In this way, maintenance can be planned in advance and unplanned plant downtime can be avoided. The INFLAS\u00ae PRO operates autonomously in the field. Adjustments to the PLC of the overall system are generally not required, even during retrofitting. It is powered conventionally via 24V DC. INFLAS\u00ae valves are ideally suited for applications where the product being conveyed must not be ground down or where the medium is highly abrasive. The extended service life leads to a significant reduction in maintenance requirements. Nearly all EBRO valves lined with elastomers can be combined with INFLAS\u00ae PRO.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-tt6dla-1bca62e7768dba9bd7c8b7cfe52fdfee av_one_third  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_two_third  el_before_av_one_third  flex_column_div  '     ><p><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mov52i8x-42ec58387ea1d69539433f3973502690 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>Press Contact:<\/strong> Diana V\u00f6lkel EBRO ARMATUREN Gebr. 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