High-Quality Closed Solenoid Valve Manufacturer & Factory

Empowering global industrial safety and automation through high-integrity emergency shutoff systems, advanced flow monitoring technology, and CNAS-certified gas detection platforms.

Critical Engineering of Normally Closed Solenoid Valves

In safety-critical gas distribution and industrial pipelines, the normally closed (NC) emergency shutoff solenoid valve is the primary safeguard against hazardous leaks, catastrophic pressure loss, and explosive gas accumulation. These systems rely on electromagnetic actuation: when electrical power is applied, the magnetic coil generates an electromagnetic field that overcomes the mechanical spring pressure, lifting the valve plunger to open the line. Upon loss of power, the valve returns instantly to its closed position via the heavy-duty return spring. This fail-safe mechanism ensures the line shuts down autonomously during system blackouts, signal cuts, or active detector trips.

The operational integrity of a closed solenoid valve hinges on three core metrics: response time, sealing efficiency, and explosive environment ratings. For pipeline safety, response times under 1.0 second are vital to prevent critical build-ups of methane, LPG, or hydrogen. High-performance elastomeric seals, typically made from Fluorocarbon (Viton/FKM) or Nitrile (NBR), are selected to guarantee bubble-tight shut-off across varying fluid types and temperature profiles. The coil must also be housed in an explosion-proof enclosure (typically meeting Ex d IIC T6 standards) to prevent any electrical arcs from triggering an ignition in combustible environments.

Core Engineering Parameters

  • Valve Body Materials: Precision-forged Brass, Die-Cast Aluminum Alloy, or Heavy-Duty Cast Steel to resist internal pressure stresses.
  • Sealing Grades: Bubble-Tight Class VI shutoff, optimized for methane, LPG, propane, and light gases.
  • Coil Insulation: Class H insulation (rated for sustained 180°C operation) protecting against thermal degradation during continuous activation cycles.
  • Emergency Reset: Integrated manual pull-to-open rods preventing accidental remote resets before on-site safety validation is complete.

Company Profile

Founded in 2003, Xinhaosi is one of the most influential and trusted brands in the global gas safety industry. Over the past two decades, we have steadily built a robust and comprehensive production and service system, which integrates cutting-edge R&D, intelligent manufacturing with advanced automation equipment, digital marketing across global channels, professional after-sales support with an experienced technician team, flexible OEM/ODM services, as well as CNAS-Accredited laboratory calibration services that meet international standards.

Our diversified product portfolio covers industrial & residential gas detection & alarm systems, industrial & household gas solenoid valves, and urban gas pipeline network monitoring systems—all engineered to adapt to complex working environments and strict safety requirements. We produce and sell tens of millions of units annually, catering to a wide range of industries that demand reliable gas detection solutions, including oil & gas exploration and production, petrochemicals, urban gas distribution, automotive manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, new energy, steel production, and beverage processing.

Guided by the core mission of “Making Gas Safety Accessible Everywhere,” we consistently deliver high-performance, reliable products and customized solutions tailored to each client’s unique needs. Every item we manufacture undergoes rigorous quality control tests, and every service we provide is backed by our professional technical team, fully embodying our unwavering commitment to safeguarding gas safety across both industrial workplaces and residential environments, and striving to build a safer world with sustainable gas safety technologies.

Chengdu Factory Office Chengdu Factory & Office
Deyang Factory Deyang Factory
Xinhaosi Laboratory and Quality Testing Area

Technical Strength & Laboratory Standards

Adhering to ISO9001 quality management system standards, Xinhaosi's core products have obtained a full range of authoritative certifications, including national compulsory Products Certification, explosion-proof certification, fire product certification, CPA measurement instrument type approval certificate, and international approvals as CE and SIL. Additionally, Xinhaosi holds honors such as "National Quality Integrity Benchmark Enterprise", "National Quality Leading Enterprise in the Gas Alarm Industry," member of the China Fire Protection Association, and the main drafting organization for the national standard of solenoid valves, further confirming its industry influence and reputation.

In the field of intellectual property, Xinhaosi has built a robust innovation system with over 50 patents and software copyrights. These patents cover core technological areas, including a graphical monitoring system for gas detection and alarm, which enables predictive maintenance based on historical data to reduce equipment failure rates by over 30%, and a solenoid valve with flow monitoring functionality that integrates flow detection and alarm capabilities. The company also pioneered China's first networked bus-type gas leakage monitoring system and the only maximum-point gas leakage monitoring system certified by the Ministry of Public Security, demonstrating its leading position in cutting-edge technological research.

Our in-house laboratory is accredited by the China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS), recognized both domestically and internationally under the ILAC-MRA framework. It operates in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025, the international standard for testing and calibration laboratories. It provides reliable and traceable testing services for gas detection and alarm products, solenoid valves, and related safety equipment. Test reports issued by the CNAS-accredited laboratory are widely accepted by regulatory authorities, certification bodies, and customers in China and overseas, helping to ensure product quality, safety compliance, and market access.

Engineering Classification: Direct-Acting vs. Pilot-Operated

Choosing the correct internal flow configuration ensures reliable mechanical actuation and optimal flow efficiency across industrial lines.

Feature Direct-Acting NC Solenoid Valves Pilot-Operated NC Solenoid Valves
Operating Mechanism Plunger directly unseats the main valve seal using electromagnetic force alone. Solenoid controls a pilot port; fluid pressure differences actuate the main piston/diaphragm.
Differential Pressure Requirement Zero differential pressure (0 bar) required to open or close. Requires a minimum differential pressure (typically 0.3 - 0.5 bar) to operate effectively.
Flow Coefficients (Cv) & Port Sizes Typically lower Cv, optimized for smaller port sizes (DN15 - DN25). Very high flow capacity (high Cv), suitable for large port sizes up to DN100 and above.
Response Speed Ultra-rapid (10 to 30 milliseconds) due to direct force path. Moderate (50 to 500 milliseconds), depending on system pressure dynamics and fluid viscosity.
Media Compatibility Highly tolerant of slight particulate contamination due to clear physical clearances. Sensitive to particulates; debris can clog the miniature pilot orifice.
Typical Safety Application High-speed residential gas safety lines, emergency generator fuel feeds. Macro-scale urban distribution systems, large industrial gas manifolds, steelworks.

Global Procurement Needs: Compliance & Operational Continuity

Providing the documentation, certifications, and technical guarantees demanded by enterprise-level engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) firms.

Functional Safety (SIL 2 / SIL 3)

International procurement departments require safety products verified under the IEC 61508 standard. Safety Integrity Level (SIL) certification ensures the valve has a low Probability of Failure on Demand (PFD), minimizing hazardous risks in petrochemical and industrial facilities.

Hazardous Zone Approvals

Explosion-proof safety certifications are crucial. Global compliance dictates adherence to ATEX directives in Europe, IECEx globally, and CNEx/GB standards in Asia, confirming that our solenoid coils cannot generate enough thermal or electrical energy to ignite gas groups like IIA, IIB, and IIC.

Material Traceability

To meet strict quality control standards, buyers require comprehensive raw material trace records (EN 10204 Type 3.1 certification). This confirms the structural integrity of the forged body, ensuring there are no internal stress fractures or air pockets that could leak gas at high pressures.

Macro-Level Industrial Gas Safety Solutions

Custom-engineered emergency shutoff systems integrated into high-risk process lines across manufacturing and distribution sectors.

01. Urban Gas Pipeline Networks

For city gas networks and distribution pipelines, our high-flow, low-pressure drop normally closed solenoid valves are coupled with remote pressure monitoring terminals. During high or low pressure events, the central control room or localized edge computers trigger automatic emergency shutoff, isolating urban districts instantly to prevent pipeline ruptures from feeding fires.

02. Steelmaking & Petrochemical Facilities

High-temperature blast furnaces and hydrocarbon refinement complexes require solenoid valves constructed from cast steel or stainless steel with Class H insulation. Integrated with gas leakage controllers (such as the JB-TB-AT2020LH) and infrared flame detection arrays, these valves provide automatic emergency shutdown in harsh chemical processing environments.

03. Commercial Cooking & Residential Safety

In school kitchens, hotel cooking facilities, and apartment complexes, our domestic-grade aluminum body gas solenoid valves connect to smart household combustible gas detectors. Upon detecting minimal traces of natural gas or LPG, the detector sends a DC pulse to trip the safety valve, closing the line until a technician manually resets the mechanical arm.

04. Industrial Boiler & Burner Feed Lines

Large heating plants and steam boilers demand double-block solenoid valves to guarantee that gas cannot leak into combustion chambers during downtime. Our custom double-valve systems feature integrated pressure validation ports, enabling automated tightness verification systems (Valve Proving Systems - VPS) to run pre-ignition leak checks.

Technical Roadmap & Future Outlook

Investing in next-generation research to lead the evolution of digital gas safety systems.

Hydrogen Compatibility (H2 Ready)

As industries transition to clean hydrogen fuel mixes, our R&D is optimizing sealing materials and metallic bodies to resist hydrogen embrittlement and gas molecule leakage, developing specialized valves for up to 100% hydrogen pipelines.

IoT & Real-Time Diagnostics

Integrating low-power sensors inside the solenoid coil to monitor internal temperature, current fluctuations, and stroke speed. These diagnostic data points are sent via LoRaWAN/NB-IoT to detect coil degradation before failure.

Flow-Integrated Shutoff

Developing specialized valves that integrate internal flow monitoring sensors, enabling the valve to identify abnormal flow rates (such as downstream pipe breaks) and trigger self-actuated emergency shutdowns without external sensors.

Company History & Milestones

A history of innovation, expansion, and technological contributions to the global gas safety industry since 2003.

2003 - 2008
Establishment & Startup Phase

Founded on April 17th, 2003. Developed and launched our first-generation gas leakage alarm and residential firefighting products, laying the foundation for our safety-first mission.

2009 - 2012
Production Scaling & OEM Expansion

Initiated the manufacturing of gas safety valves. Scaled up our OEM/ODM partnership operations and consolidated business activities in our dedicated offices within the Longtan Industrial Park.

2013 - 2016
Rapid Growth & Infrastructure Investment

Achieved 10 million units in gas detector sales. Moved manufacturing operations to our customized Chengdu factory building, expanding our sales and technical support network across China while launching fire power monitoring systems.

2017 - 2020
IoT Integration & Industry Standards

Launched our self-developed IoT safety monitoring platform. Introduced certified fire automatic alarms and emergency lighting systems. Earned the High-Tech Enterprise Certificate and qualified as an official partner to major state-level energy distributors.

2021 - 2023
Deyang Plant Construction & Global Divisions

Began construction of the Deyang Factory to triple production capacity. Established dedicated Petrochemical & International Business Divisions. Received status as a Sichuan Provincial Technology Center.

2024 - Future
Next-Gen Smart Safety Solutions

Completed and launched operations at our Deyang Factory. Rolled out our urban gas pipeline network monitoring units, smart wireless detectors, and AI-enabled safety shutoff solenoid valves.

Technical Q&A: In-Depth Engineering Insights

Answering common questions regarding the operation, safety compliance, and configuration of closed solenoid valves.

What is the difference between Normally Closed (NC) and Normally Open (NO) solenoid valves?
Normally Closed (NC) valves block fluid flow when de-energized. The valve is held shut by a spring until electrical power is supplied, making it ideal for safety isolation and emergency shut-off applications. Normally Open (NO) valves allow fluid to pass when de-energized and close when power is applied, typically used for venting lines or pressure relief systems where venting is required during power outages.
Why is SIL 2 and SIL 3 certification important for solenoid valves?
SIL (Safety Integrity Level) ratings certify a component's functional safety under IEC 61508. A SIL 2 or SIL 3 rating shows that the solenoid valve has undergone third-party safety assessments and has a low probability of failing when called upon to actuate. This is critical for industrial applications where failure to shut down gas lines during an emergency could result in explosions or severe environmental hazards.
What type of elastomer sealing material is best for industrial gas pipelines?
The choice depends on the medium and ambient temperatures. Nitrile (NBR) offers excellent resistance to petroleum oils, propane, and natural gas at standard temperature ranges (-20°C to +80°C). Fluorocarbon (Viton/FKM) is preferred for higher temperatures (-15°C to +150°C) and aggressive chemical environments, ensuring a long-lasting, bubble-tight seal and preventing fugitive emissions.
What does manual reset mean on an emergency shutoff valve?
A manual reset solenoid valve will not reopen automatically when power is restored to the coil. Once tripped shut by an emergency signal, a technician must physically inspect the piping system for leaks, resolve the underlying issue, and manually pull an external handle or rod to reset the valve to the open position. This layout prevents accidentally feeding gas into a compromised pipeline.
How do explosion-proof coils work?
Explosion-proof coils are housed in enclosures designed to contain any internal sparks or combustion that may occur within the electrical coil. These enclosures prevent internal ignition from escaping into the surrounding atmosphere, which may contain combustible gas or dust mixtures. They are certified under ATEX, IECEx, or national standards for hazardous environments.