1998 - Connexion Developments Limited launched. Researching manufacturers around the world on the essential issues of Quality, Service, Price and Availability, Shako solenoid valves emerged as a clear winner in all key areas.
1999 - Connexion Developments Ltd acquired European agreement for the CS Fluid Power Ltd range of process valves, more than doubling the product portfolio.
2000 - Connexion Developments Ltd joined with ERA-SIB.
2005 Connexion reduce their prices by nearly 40%!! Now growing so fast that by working smarter and buying in bulk the price benefits are passed to the customer with improved stock levels for added support. Smart thinking in the money markets has achieved improved exchange rates so the original catalogue can withstand 2 years more at the reduced price.
2006 - Connexion Developments Ltd launched their new 150 Page Full Colour Full-Priced Technical Catalogue with more solenoid valves for more applications.
Full UK distribution network is set up to handle the end user market
Distributor Branded catalogues are printed
Special Distributor website launched and on-line catalogue
Distributor software packages supplied to enable effective entry into the UK market.
The New website contains part number and application search engines to help clients find the solenoid valve right for them. Application search engine can be seen opposite.
This News Section to give a brief history of the company
FAQ section
Massive Technical Assistance Section with Chemical Resistence Tables, Pressure and Size Tables for engineers. The list goes on and is regularly updated with new helpful information
New Products section giving a short overview of some of the more standard New products available now also listed below on our News page.
2008 - Connexion Developments 10th Anniversary with an increased portfolio of solenoid and co-axial valves. Connexion now offer valves from Cryogenic at Minus 230C to High Temperature Oil and Gas medias up to Plus 300C. Pressures from Vacuum to 700 Bar, Manual Reset, Double Coil, ATEX EexdIICT6, Position Switch and Flange options to name but a few. Connexion are now successfully moving into the High Pressure Oil Pipeline, Offshore, Petro-Chemical and Gas markets around the world.
2009 - Connexion will launch their new 200+ page solenoid valve catalogue. Hold on to your hats! This one will be better, easier and make buying solenoid valves even better. Looking for new products? See our New products section
November 2007 - Connexion are delighted to announce a radical improvment in the Shako PU220 assisted lift 0 Rated series solenoid valve range. A massive increase in the differential and working pressures has been achieved taking the riginal 0 to 8.5bar valve to 0 to 16 Bar across the range from 3/8, 1/2,3/4, and 1" port sizes.
2. PU225H Series Brass 2/2 N/Closed 0.5-50Bar 3/8-1
December 2007 - NEW Stock arrives for the PU225H High Pressure 0.5-50 Bar rated Brass 2/2 solenoid valves. This revolutionary design utalises a Nylon reinforced Elastomer Diaphragm to reduce high pressure hammer affect normally associated with piston type high pressure solenoid valves. Stocked Sizes range from 3/8,1/2,3/4 and to 1" BSP, NPT or Flange in most voltages ready for next day delivery.
2007 - Connexion Developments release the NEW SAP Brass 2/2 N/Closed High Pressure High Flow valve with 5mm orifice working pressure from 1 to 100Bar with UL approved coil with optional ATEX EexmIIT4 coils. This valve is available quickly and very competatively. Possibly the best value small high pressure valve in the market today. Sizes 1/8 and 1/4"
4. ADSM Series StSt 0-10Bar Manual Over Ride 1/2-2
February 2008 - Manual OverRide facility is now available for the Stainless Steel ADS_M series 0-10Bar 2/2 Normally Closed solenoid valves utalising a bottom entry T bar concept to manually over ride the valve to open position. Sizes available from 3/8,1/2,3/4,1,11/4,11/2 and to 2" BSP, NPT or flanged. Pressures from 0-10 Bar with ATEX EexmIIT4 options readily available.Also available with high temperature VST seals for steam up to 200 centigrade.
Connexion Developments Ltd launch a range of solenoid magnets designed to convert electrically operated solenoid valves into hand-operated valves to enable service engineers to operate valves manually. The magnet greatly assists during installation, recovery of refrigerants, commissioning and decommissioning of plant and machinery.
2007 - Connexion Release the SAPS Series 2/2 N/Closed 316 Stainless steel 1/8 and 1/4" 1-100Bar series solenoid valves with UL Approved coil as standard and optional ATEX EexmIIT4 coil. This valves offers excellent flow and high pressure design. Deliveries are from stock and prices are probably the most competative in the European market.
2007 - Connexion Developments announces the arrival of their stock of the NOPK series 0-5 Bar Normally Open Delrin solenooid valve. Sizes range from 1/2,3/4 and 1" BSP or NPT. To compliment the existing stock range of PK Normally Closed Delrin Valves. These valves are ideal for slightly aggressive applications especially Demin/Pure water for Reverse Osmosis Systems where no Brass or Copper is present anywhere within the valve. Most voltages available from stock.
February 2008 - NEW Full range of bi-stable (Latching) LADS Stainless steel 2/2 solenoid valves from 3/8 to 2" BSP. Pressures from 0 - 5Bar with UL approved 12vDC or 24vDC coil or ATEX EexmIIT4 coils. Seal options include NBR, EPDM,FKM,Silicone and FFKM. We can also offer this valve with high temperature VST seal options for steam!!
February 2008 - Connexion launch a full NEW Full range of bi-stable (Latching) LAD Series Brass 2/2 solenoid valves. This innovative design is based on the standard AD series but with Latching coil concept allowing the valve to remain open even with the power off saving energy and cost. Sizes range from 3/8, 1/2,3/4,1,11/4,11/2 and 2". Pressures remain high for this design with high full flow from 0 - 5 Bar. Voltages 12vDC or 24vDC UL approved coil or ATEX EexmIIT4 coils. Seal options include NBR, EPDM,FKM,Silicone and FFKM. Technical data sheets available from our New Valves Section, just click on the picture link from there.
9. LPA Latching 2/2 Delrin 0.5-7Bar 3/8-11/2
February 2008 - LPA Series Latching Delrin solenoid valve series arrives at Connexion Developments Ltd. Utalising a revolutionary innovative Latching Ul approved Coil design incorporating the standard PA series Delrin Body to produce a latching (Bi-Stable) 0.5 - 7 Bar rated Plastic 2/2 solenoid valve in 3/8,1/2,3/4,1,11/4 and 11/2 BSP NPT port sizes with full flow seal options NBR, EPDM and VITON. Technical data sheets available from our New Valves Section, just click on the picture link from there.
10. EN161 Class 2 Manual Reset Gas Valves 1/2-DN200
Connexion Developments Ltd are delighted to announce the arrival of the EVRMNCA Series EN161 Gas Board Approved Class 2 Manual Reset Gas solenoid valves. Stock sizes range from 1/2,3/4,1,11/4,11/2,2" BSP and DN65,DN80,DN100,DN125,DN150 and DN200 PN16 flange. Working closely with our suppliers with a proven track record of success these are now available from stock in 230vAC (Other voltages are from the factory in Italy) for next day delivery. Emergeny knock off buttons, position switches and 1/8 or 1/4 BSP pressure test ports. Technical data sheets available from our New Valves Section, just click on the picture link from there.
11 Solenoid Dosing Pumps
April 2008 - Connexion are delighted to announce the arrival of the E series Solenoid Dosing Pumps. A full range of pumps are available for most water and liquid dosing/pumping applications depending on flow/pressure requirments.
New 316 Stainless steel Angle Seat Piston Valve series from Connexion.
316 stainless steel body and cap, PTFE seats and seals.Stock sizes from 3/8BSP, 1/2 BSP, 3/4 BSP,1 BSP,11/4BSP,11/2 BSP and 2" BSP.Pressures from Vacuum to 16 Bar, Temperatures to +180 C Click here for data sheet.
Connexion Developments constantly improving to exceed your expectations.
Connexion Developments Limited, Easton Business Centre, Felix Road, Easton, Bristol, BS5 0HE Tel: 01179415814 Fax: 01179415813 Email: sales@solenoidvalvesuk.com Reg. in England No. 3502257
