Manual Hydraulic Hand Pump WB-8V Valve Remote Control System (VRCS)
Manual Hydraulic Hand Pump WB-8V Valve Remote Control System (VRCS)
The WB-8V Manual Hydraulic Hand Pump is a critical component of a Marine Valve Remote Control System (VRCS).
It is designed for manual remote operation of shipboard valves, especially in ballast water tanks, fuel tanks, and other inaccessible compartments.
This unit provides emergency and backup hydraulic control, ensuring safe valve operation even during power failure or automation system malfunction.
Identification Details
•Model Number: WB-8V
•System Type: Manual Hydraulic Valve Remote Control Unit
•Location Tag: NO.3 W.B. TK (S)
•NO.3 = Number 3
•W.B. TK = Water Ballast Tank
•(S) = Starboard Side
Summary:
This unit controls the valve of No.3 Water Ballast Tank – Starboard Side.
Functional Description
Markings:
•OPEN – Turn handle in this direction to open valve
•SHUT – Turn handle in this direction to close valve
•HAND PUMP – Manual hydraulic actuator
How It Works
Hydraulic Pressure Generation
The base contains:
•Hydraulic oil reservoir
•Manual piston mechanism
Manual Operation
By rotating the red handle:
•Hydraulic fluid is pumped through small bore tubing
•Fluid travels to a remote hydraulic valve actuator
Valve Control
•Turning toward OPEN sends pressure to open the valve
•Turning toward SHUT releases or redirects pressure to close the valve
This ensures controlled opening and closing of marine tank valves.
Key Features
Manual hydraulic operation
No electrical power required
High reliability marine design
Emergency backup control
Corrosion-resistant construction
Suitable for harsh marine environment
Compact installation
Long service life
Why It Is Used On Ships
•Ensures ballast control during blackout
•Allows safe trim and stability management
•Provides redundancy in safety systems
•Essential for SOLAS compliant vessels
•Used where direct valve access is difficult or unsafe
Typical Applications
•Water ballast tank valves
•Fuel oil tank shut-off valves
•Bilge system valves
•Cargo tank valves
•Engine room isolation valves
•Offshore platform hydraulic valve systems
Industries
•Shipbuilding
•Marine engineering
•Offshore oil & gas
•Naval vessels
•Commercial cargo ships
•Tankers & bulk carriers
Global Export – Gani Marine Exporter
Russia : Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Novorossiysk, Vladivostok, Murmansk, Kaliningrad, Sochi, Arkhangelsk, Rostov-on-Don, and other port cities.
UAE – United Arab Emirates : Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Khor Fakkan, Umm Al Quwain, and all industrial and port zones.
China : Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Qingdao, Tianjin, Hong Kong, Dalian, Xiamen, Ningbo, Chongqing, Wuhan, and other major cities.
UK : London, Liverpool, Southampton, Newcastle, Aberdeen, Glasgow, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, and all significant ports.
France : Paris, Marseille, Le Havre, Dunkirk, Lyon, Bordeaux, Nice, Nantes.