Offshore / Marine

Engineered for excellence in extreme conditions
valves for harsh and corrosive offshore environments

In marine and offshore applications, components must perform reliably under extreme conditions. Salt-laden air, high humidity, wide temperature swings, confined installation spaces, and potentially explosive atmospheres place exceptional demands on materials, sealing technology, and overall design.

We provide robust, application‑specific valve solutions engineered to meet these challenges. Our products are developed for long service life, minimal maintenance, and safe operation in corrosive and hazardous environments.

Our valves are designed for a wide range of applications, including ballast water treatment systems on ships and hydraulic valve piloting systems on offshore oil platforms.

Why HAFNER valves are the right choice for offshore and marine applications

Thanks to special materials and surface treatments, HAFNER valves meet the highest standards for durability and corrosion resistance.

»Heavy Metal« Series

Constructed from 316L stainless steel, these valves offer exceptional durability and corrosion resistance, perfect for the toughest marine and offshore environments.

Redundant Manifold Solutions

Our redundant baseplate solutions enhance system reliability and safety through built-in redundancy. They offer an optimal solution for critical applications where reliability is a top priority.

»Salt & Valves« Series

Crafted from high-quality aluminum alloy with an Ematal coating, providing superior corrosion protection to meet C5-M standards.

Explosion-proof products

Compliant with safety regulations for explosive hazardous atmospheres. Available in Ex ec up to Ex d ratings. Meets ATEX, IECEx, CCC, UKCA, and CSA/FM standards.

Extreme Temperatures

Operates flawlessly at temperatures ranging from –50 °C to +120 °C.

SIL III Certified

SIL III certification guarantees the highest safety standards and ensures reliable performance during operation. This certification makes our products the ideal choice for safety-critical applications.

Different materials and surface treatments

Our valves are available in various material configurations to meet the diverse requirements of the offshore and marine sectors.

For standard applications that do not have specific corrosion protection requirements, we offer aluminum valves with an anodized finish.

The »Salt & Valves« Series combines aluminum valves with an Ematal surface finish and stainless steel components, which enhances the valves’ corrosion resistance. This series is C5-M tested and thus specifically designed for use in offshore environments and other corrosive areas.

For the most demanding requirements in terms of robustness and corrosion resistance, the »HAFNER Heavy Metal« Series is the optimal choice. These valves are made entirely of high-quality 316L stainless steel and offer outstanding durability and reliability even under extreme conditions.

Comparison of different materials and surface treatments: Standard anodized aluminium, »Salt & Valves« Series and »HAFNER Heavy Metal« Series
Property Standard anodized aluminium »Salt & Valves« Series »HAFNER Heavy Metal« Series
Body Aluminium Aluminium Stainless steel
Pilot-head PA Aluminium Stainless steel
Surface Anodized Ematal anodized Machined
Other parts to the outside Brass Stainless steel Stainless steel
Inner parts Stainless steel, brass, POM, NBR Stainless steel, POM, PUR/FKM Stainless steel, PUR/FKM

Standard anodized aluminium

Body
Aluminium
Pilot-head
PA
Surface
Anodized
Other parts to the outside
Brass
Inner parts / sealing
Stainless steel, brass, POM, NBR

»Salt & Valves« Series

Body
Aluminium
Pilot-head
Aluminium
Surface
Ematal
Other parts to the outside
Stainless steel
Inner parts / sealing
Stainless steel, POM, PUR/FKM

»HAFNER Heavy Metal« Series

Body
Stainless steel
Pilot-head
Stainless steel
Surface
Machined
Other parts to the outside
Stainless steel
Inner parts / sealing
Stainless steel, PUR/FKM

Solutions for the shippbuilding and offshore industies

We don’t just supply off‑the‑shelf components. Using our modular system, we work closely with customers to develop tailored solutions.

Redundant pneumatic manifold for offshore valve control

Redundant Manifold

Manifold block with 3/2-way double solenoid valves. Each pair of valves is redundantly connected through the manifold, ensuring reliable operation. Made from durable 316L stainless steel and equipped with Ex m magnetic coils, this system is built to last. All valve connections are in the manifold for quick and easy replacement during maintenance. Valve block is used to pilot hydraulic valves.

Redundant solenoid valve assembly for offshore service

Redundant Solenoids

Manifold block equipped with both spring-return and double solenoid 3/2-way valves. The two front valves are equipped with double solenoids to increase the availability and thus the safety of the system.

redundant
            3/2-way valve setup

Redundant Valve Setup

The task for this product was to replace the existing 3/2-way valve blocks in ship control cabinets with redundant 3/2-way valves (both must be energized). Space was limited. The solution: a stackable design featuring an intermediate plate that connects the valves and ensures collected venting.

Cylinder-valve combination tailored for marine actuation

Cylinder-valve combination 316L

Cylinder-valve combination plate crafted from 316L stainless steel, mounted on a double-acting ISO 15552 cylinder with a NAMUR 2 (G 1/2") interface and a corresponding NAMUR valve, also in stainless steel.

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