Targeted Valve Diagnostics for the Pipeline Industry

The Profiler Midstream is a specialized configuration of SofTek Engineering’s Profiler system, built for the unique needs of the pipeline and midstream industries. Whether you're an operator managing hundreds of miles of line or a repair contractor servicing terminals and transfer stations, the Profiler Midstream gives you the first portable, non-intrusive diagnostic solution for testing motor-operated valves (MOVs), hydraulic actuators, and other electric valve systems commonly used in this sector.

Why Midstream Needs a Dedicated Solution

Midstream infrastructure stretches across vast distances, often covering multiple states or countries. Pneumatic actuators aren't practical in this environment due to the need for clean, consistent air pressure across long distances. That’s why electric and hydraulic actuators dominate midstream valve control, and these require a different kind of testing approach.

Until now, no diagnostic tool existed specifically for this type of equipment. The Profiler Midstream changes that—delivering the same powerful diagnostics available in process plants, adapted for the unique configurations, distances, and valve types found in pipelines.

What It Tests

Profiler Midstream works with:

Motor Operated Valves (MOVs) – electric actuators used for on/off or modulating control.
Hydraulic Actuators – such as Rexa, which are often self-contained and used for precise modulating control.
Terminal Pneumatic Valves – found in transfer stations or tank farms.

Large Gate Valves & Rotary Valves – often 6 inches and larger, including stroke lengths over 48 inches.

Data That Drives Better Decisions

With the Profiler Midstream, you can:

Monitor motor current draw (single or three-phase) to identify electrical issues or worn windings.
Track temperature rise in motors during extended strokes—some taking 15 to 30 minutes to open fully.
Measure RPMs to match stroke speed and duration expectations.
Detect limit switch operation, motor start/stop behavior, and inconsistencies.
View torque (when available via actuator output) to spot friction, binding, or galling.
Capture stroke time, speed, and consistency—key indicators of developing issues.

How It Helps

Midstream operators often run to failure because they lack meaningful valve performance data. With Profiler Midstream:

You can prioritize maintenance budgets based on actual valve health, not assumptions.
You gain a standardized testing method across multiple repair contractors, locations, and facilities.
You improve reliability and uptime by identifying the worst-performing valves before they fail.

You reduce costly surprises from non-stock, hard-to-replace valves.

Industry Challenges—Solved

No consistent testing methods? Profiler Midstream provides a universal standard.
No torque sensors? Use current, RPM, and temperature to infer mechanical resistance.
Worried about buried or hard-to-access valves? Our system is fully portable and field-ready.
Different vendors repairing the same pipeline? Profiler Midstream creates continuity across contractors.

Applications

Crude oil and refined product pipelines
Natural gas transmission lines
Tank farms and transfer terminals
Remote field infrastructure
Large municipal water and utility systems

why it matters

Pipeline valves are critical infrastructure. A single valve failure can shut down product delivery to entire regions. Yet most pipeline operators have minimum test data on valve performance—even after repairs.

Profiler Midstream empowers you with the insight to:

Avoid emergency shutdowns
Extend valve life
Ensure repair quality
Justify capital expenditures

What’s in the Midstream Package

The Profiler Midstream is the same trusted Profiler system, configured and packaged specifically for:

Electric actuator diagnostics (MOVs and AOVs)
Hydraulic actuator testing (e.g., Rexa)
Midstream-specific reporting (Graphs and Analysis)
Portability and rugged field use

set a new standard

With the Profiler Midstream, midstream operators can now demand:

Pre-repair diagnostics
Post-repair validation
Consistent performance benchmarks

Whether you’re maintaining a multi-state pipeline or a single terminal, Profiler Midstream helps ensure every valve works, and every repair counts.