Drax Power Station extends valve actuation framework agreement

25 June 2012

Exeeco APS (Actuation, Projects and Services) has announced that Drax Power Limited (Drax) has extended its existing Actuator Framework Contract with the company for twelve months, with an option to extend for a further two years.

The contract includes the supply of actuators, reduction gearboxes, spares, on-site services and the off-site actuator overhauls. Exeeco APS also provides actuator appreciation courses, technical support, advice and solutions. Exeeco APS services are also utilised by the main contractor during outages to inspect, disconnect, remove, replace and service actuators on and off-site and to facilitate valve overhauls.

Simon Finley, technical sales engineer at at Exeeco APS, said: “Our plant knowledge of Drax Power Station and expertise in power plant actuation services and actuation projects spans decades. Our experience within this specialised area of the power industry is unparallelled and runs throughout Exeeco APS from management to sales, engineering and production. We have extensive resources and skills to deliver all year round support to our clients as and when required. During outages, during day to day maintenance and emergency breakdowns we are available to assist.”