Esferomatic Achieves IEC 61508 SIL Certification for Eccentric Ball Valve Series

2025-11-30

Risknowlogy is pleased to announce that we have certified the Eccentric Ball Valve Series from Esferomatic SA (Argentina) according to the international functional safety standard IEC 61508.

This certification demonstrates Esferomatic’s commitment to delivering reliable, safety-critical equipment for industrial applications worldwide.

A Significant Achievement for Esferomatic

The certified Eccentric Ball Valve Series now carries validated SIL capability, confirming that the hardware design and reliability performance meet the strict requirements of IEC 61508.

Through this certification, Esferomatic strengthens its global position and provides customers with independently verified safety data — a key requirement for use in functional safety loops across industries.

Key outcomes of the certification include:

• Verified compliance to IEC 61508 (hardware assessment and safety requirements)

• Confirmed SIL capability for two defined safety functions

• Clear, transparent safety performance data for end users

• A stronger foundation for global market acceptance

Independent, Expert Assessment with a Collaborative Process

At Risknowlogy, independence is central to our certification approach.

We apply rigorous, transparent assessment practices while working collaboratively with engineering teams to review evidence, verify reliability data, and ensure that the product performs as intended in safety-critical environments.

This certification follows a structured IEC 61508 evaluation process, including:

• Review of the safety requirements specification

• Hardware architecture and reliability assessment

• Failure rate evaluation

• SIL capability verification

By completing this process, Esferomatic demonstrates technical robustness, engineering discipline, and a strong commitment to safe and sustainable operations.

A Step Forward for Industrial Safety

This achievement contributes positively to the global safety landscape by expanding the availability of certified valve equipment suitable for demanding process applications.

It also strengthens Risknowlogy’s mission: 

To enable companies to produce in a safe and sustainable way through expertise in risk, reliability, and functional safety.

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