BLAC INC. engineers and constructs the highest quality FCC valves and actuator systems in the refining marketplace. Now, with BLAC INC. in the market for building the FCCU type high temperature valves, we provide the same philosophy to the industry to supply the best available technology and service.

We are the world’s leading supplier of high technology actuators and positioning control devices for all types of FCC valves. The highest quality electro-hydraulic and electric actuator systems with the greatest number of features and reliability for the petrochemical, power generation and pipeline marketplaces are engineered and constructed by BLAC INC.

BLAC INC. valves and actuator systems deliver long-term continuous operation and unique features, ease of maintenance, and with unequaled reliability.

How can we say this if we are sure other manufacturers say the same thing?
Contact us to find out - but the answers are real performance and reliability proven since 1990.

BLAC INC. products are developed for severe service applications and overcome the issues that can cause other equipment to fail, such as:

• Incorrect design or component selection that leads to failures in operation

• Low or high ambient temperature conditions

• Environments highly contaminated with dust, catalyst, coke fines, fly ash, corrosion or acids

• High humidity

• Severe vibration

Using state-of-the-art components and construction methods, BLAC INC. engineers all equipment with 3-D modeling, builds all components with computer controlled machining centers, and tests to meet specifications with in-house quality control from start to finish.

FCC Licensor Approvals for Actuator Systems since 1993

• FCC Licensor Approvals for Valves since November 2017

• ISO 9001

• ASME U and R Stamps in both Houston and Elmhurst facilities

• Slide, Plug, Butterfly, Thru Conduit Valve Repair

• Ethylene Valve Repair

• SIL Rated Slide Valves and Actuator Systems

• PLC Certifications for Allen-Bradley and Triconex

BLAC INC. is dedicated to furnishing products and services of the Highest Quality for a Competitive Price, Technical Performance, Long-Term Reliability and On-Time Delivery.

These goals are achieved through its commitment to:

• Continual Improvement

• Management Leadership

• Skilled Employees

• Open Communication with Customers, Suppliers & Employees

• Process Approach

• Fulfillment of Quality Objectives

  – Judy Oshita, CEO / President

• Achieved receiving third-party approval of our BLAC INC. slide valve design and manufacturing approval for safety integrity level ratings of SIL2. See our Safety Integrity Level (SIL) technical reference and call BLAC INC. to discuss our SIL Report.

• Achieved receiving third party approval for our BLAC INC. slide / butterfly valve actuator systems approval for safety integrity level ratings of SIL2 and SIL3. See our Safety Integrity Level (SIL) technical reference and call BLAC INC. to discuss our SIL Report.

• Completed design and manufacturing of new technology slide valve system called TightCat™. This patented technology can be utilized in every refinery in the world for spent, regen, Rx catalyst and catalyst cooler valve applications. Call BLAC INC. to discuss our Tight Shutoff Slide Valve – BLAC INC. TightCat™.

• Completed the newly developed self-contained valve actuator system called the Pantera. The Pantera Series are electro-hydraulic actuators designed for both modulating and on-off applications. Call BLAC INC. to discuss the many applications for the Pantera.

• Completed the development of a new hydraulic power and control unit system to achieve greater function and features, but also with more competitive pricing to the FCCU industry. Call BLAC INC. to discuss our 550 HPCU Systems.

• Completed the development of a new slide valve actuator system to achieve a more competitive pricing to the FCCU industry. Call BLAC INC. to discuss our 44 Series Mechanical Handwheel Positioner.