Actuation & networks
The global magazine for valve and
actuator users, suppliers and specifiers
Vol. 28, Issue 10, December 2023
16 C oatings for valves &
actuators
35 Benefits of ‘springless’
vane actuators
39 Resolving valve
challenges in polymer
discharge systems
Cover Story:
Score Group: over forty years of
valve management excellence
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Smart features include:
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Actuation action
The Valve World team is closing the
year with a cracker of an issue, with
this month’s special focus topic being
actuation. As valve professionals, you
certainly don’t need to be told how
important actuation is; after all, a valve
without an actuator is like a lightbulb
without a light switch! We’ve sourced
several articles on this topic to keep you
up-to-date on the latest developments.
Optimising performance is a priority
regardless of which type of actuator
is being used, from manual models
to pneumatic, electric or hydraulic
technologies. With common problems
ranging from wear and tear of the valve
stem to too much torque or lack of power,
it’s a topic with which we could easily fill
an entire magazine!
For example, Bob Donnelly’s article
examines the benefits of ‘springless’ vane actuators. He points out that the
challenge with fail-safe processes within air reservoirs can be boiled down to the
lack of standardisation that results in complicated and costly assemblies. However,
standardising these processes can make all the difference and be immensely
beneficial.
In his feature article, Mr Murugappan poses the question: can we combine the
advantages of linear and rotary actuators? I don’t want to leak any spoilers so you
should definitely read his article for the answer!
It’s not just the internal mechanisms of the actuators that we’re looking at this month.
Professor Khanna, a recognised expert on coatings for valves and actuators, has
provided an overview of coatings that can provide internal and external protection,
even in the severest of applications.
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This month, we welcome our friends from Score Group to the cover. Based in Scotland,
Score Group has been celebrating its fortieth anniversary this year. It’s a company with
a rich history of technical expertise and customer care. Valve World editor Alexandra Kist
spoke to the Commerical Director Ian Davidson, who has been with the company for a
remarkable 35 years. In that time, he has seen the company grow into a global entity with
offices spread across every continent. Be sure to read about their journey from page 8.
As this is the final issue of 2023, I wish everyone in our Valve World community the
very best for the festive season. May 2024 be a healthy, happy and prosperous year
for all our readers. I wish you a year of buoyant markets and abundant contracts, with
few surprises and plenty of smiles. As we move towards the New Year, remember that
we are here to support you and your business wherever you may be. Valve World is
your magazine – so let’s stay connected and keep ‘torquing’ to each other!
I hope you enjoy the magazine, and as always, your feedback is welcome.
Best wishes,
Joanne McIntyre
Editorial Manager
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8 Cover story Score Group: over forty years of
valve management excellence
This year, Score Group celebrates its 40-year anniversary. The Scottish company
has a rich history of excellent technical expertise and customer care. Valve
World spoke with Ian Davidson, Commercial Director; Trevor Fleming, Operations
Manager; and Scott Wallis, Emissions Manager to learn more.
12 Project report New low-gas carbon
production platform
Air Liquide establishes new low-carbon gas production
platform in Québec’s new energy transition valley.
14 Column Control valve Q&A
Control valve specialist Jon Monson answers
questions and offers advice.
22 Interview “Overcoming challenges
opens doors”
With three decades of experience in the international valve arena,
Mr Venkatesh is quite accustomed to responding to global events
and changes in customer expectations.
25 Community Aquatech Amsterdam 2023
once again a sparkling water experience
16 Coatings Coatings for valves &
actuators
With over 20,000 attendees at this year’s Aquatech, which was held
from 6-9 November, the event was the perfect opportunity to meet
fellow water professionals, network, and listen to over 200 speakers.
Coatings are available which can provide suitable protection to
valves and actuators, both internally and externally, in even the
severest of applications.
20 Digitalisation Benefits of Industrial
Internet without the capital spending
26 Sealing Elastomer guideline transfer
to KTW-BWGL
Elastomer-bonded sealing materials that
come in contact with drinking water
need to be tested and certified. From
March 1, 2025, a new guideline will be
taking effect.
28 Actuation Can we combine the
advantages of linear and rotary actuators?
In this article, the author looks at valve and actuator types that he
typically encounters in his day-to-day work and also puts forward
the advantages that might be delivered by combining both linear and
rotary motion into a single actuator.
Harnessing the Industrial Internet could be the route to improving
all-round plant performance.
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With strong attendance from many
countries in the ASEAN region,
the first Valve World Southeast
Asia Expo & Conference, held on
October 26-27 at Singapore Expo,
made a successful debut in this
flourishing market.
2023
30 Community A flying start to unlock
long-term growth potential in
Southeast Asia
SOUTHEAST ASIA SOUTHEAST ASIA
33 Control valves Control Valve Primer:
A User’s Guide, Fifth Edition
Flow control expert and prolific author Dr Hans Baumann has
updated and expanded his Control Valve Primer, which contains
a wealth of practical advice on applying control valves safely
and efficiently.
35 Actuation & networks Benefits of
‘springless’ vane actuators
43 Community Valve World Conference &
Expo 2024 call for papers
The 2024 edition of the Valve World Conference & Expo is
set to take place on 3-5 December in Düsseldorf, Germany.
We invite anyone interested to send us their abstracts to be
considered as a speaker or panellist for this exciting event.
47 Actuation & networks Pneumatic
actuator offers accurate
valve handling
bar pneumatische Steuerungssysteme
GmbH has released their bar-agturn®;
a pneumatic quarterturn actuator.
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TYCON ALLOY
C ov e r S to ry
This year, Score
Group celebrates
its 40-year
anniversary. The
Scottish company
has a rich history
of excellent
technical expertise
and customer care.
Valve World spoke
with Ian Davidson,
Commercial
Director; Trevor
Fleming,
Operations
Manager; and Scott
Wallis, Emissions
Manager to learn
more.
By Alexandra Kist, Valve World
Machining can be carried out in-house or on-site
Score Group: over forty years of
valve management excellence
S
core specialises in valves, fuel systems
and accessories, and component
manufacture. It supports customers
in markets such as energy, aerospace,
defence, utilities and nuclear. Its services have
expanded to include engineering design, repair
and modification, supply, testing, diagnostics
and specialist coatings.
Score is a proud provider of fast customer
services thanks to its strong global presence, and
its technical capabilities, such as the overhaul
and testing of an existing critical valve and
the supply from its stock of over EUR 190M of
products, including valves and actuators.
Score also offers onsite services, such
as machining, mechanical joint integrity,
shutdown management, testing and repair.
History and overview
Score was founded in 1982; just over forty
years ago. “I have been with the company
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for 35 years now, so I have grown up with
Score,” notes Ian Davidson, Commercial
Director. “The company first offered repair
and recertification services for valves. At
the time, we served companies such as BP,
Shell, ExxonMobil, and other major energy
providers. Many of those have stayed with
us since. Nowadays, we operate out of thirty
locations across the globe, so the company
has changed significantly since its inception.
A major change happened in 1992, when we
won a contract with a major customer to
provide all valve services under one roof.
This included all repairs, supply, engineering,
materials management, and more. We still
serve this customer under a revised contract
to this day, which means we’ve got the right
competencies and values.”
The business was founded by Charles Ritchie,
who unfortunately passed away in 2017. Up
until then, Score used to be a family-owned
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The company specialises in valve repair and services
company. Three years after Charles’
passing, the business was sold to SCF
Partners. SCF have invested in protecting
the heritage and the worker mentality
that comes along with having been
family owned for almost 40 years. “The
often-made statement is that we like
what we bought and that’s a testament
to all the people within the business,”
Ian adds. “We are very proud of what
Charles created and the way SCF has
decided to stick with this company
culture.”
Score was founded in Peterhead, in the
north-east of Scotland, which is where
its headquarters are located. Its other
locations can be found across all other
continents.
“From these locations, and with the
support from a robust supply chain
we’ve collaborated with for 40 years,
we offer all types of service regarding
valve management, such as engineering,
repairing machines, and welding tests.
Our customers see us as a trusted
contractor because of our one-stop-shop
approach,” says Ian.
Cutting edge inspection technology is used throughout the business
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“Good valve management will help you
do two things,” adds Scott Wallis, an
Emissions Manager. “It will help you to
achieve your emission reduction goals in
the short term, and help you maintain
a sustainable future for your site in the
long term.”
Apprenticeship programme
Score has had its impressive
apprenticeship programme in place for
over thirty years.
“I’m actually a product of this awardwinning apprenticeship scheme,” says
Trevor Fleming, an Operations Manager.
“In January, I will have been with the
business for 27 years. A lot of our
employees have come in through this
programme and have stayed at Score for
a long time, and I think our people are
what sets us apart from the competition.
They possess a high level of competency,
great work ethic, profound knowledge,
and vast experience. We don’t send
anyone out to a customer site until
they’ve completed the apprenticeship,
which typically takes anywhere from five
to six years.”
An apprenticeship at Score consists of
a careful combination of academic and
on-the-job training. The company allows
their apprentices to travel the world and
a share of their former trainees have
gone on to lead the company. Score
works closely with local schools on STEM
(Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics) activities and provides
advice on engineering careers.
“This year alone, we’ve received about
150 customer compliments, and I would say
95% of them pertain to the performance
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of our people,” Trevor notes. “We’re very
proud of that as a business, and as an
Operations Manager, it’s great to see
frequent feedback saying the customer
would love to have our technicians back
on their assets.”
When enrolled in the apprenticeship
programme, the technicians spend
their first year forming a solid basis as
engineers, whether that be in school
or off the job. After that, an apprentice
following the valve technician
programme would move into core
valve workshops. This is where they
will start working in the workshop on
product types, products on overhauls,
modifications, and upgrades, and
more. “We offer a broad variety of
apprenticeships, but the vast majority
of our apprentices are enrolled in our
core valve business,” Trevor explains.
“They will then rotate through the
core departments of isolation valves,
pressure safety valves, control valves,
and the drawing office. They’ll be
exposed to a bit of the customer
interface, project management and
a bit of the commercial side of the
business. The apprentices spend four
years moving around the various core
departments and then specialise in one
department.”
Globally, about 350 people are enrolled
in Score’s apprenticeship programme.
As the industry is dealing with a
Components are manufactured to client specifications
shortage of young people with technical
knowledge, Score ensures that they have
a large number of well-educated young
staff.
“There’s a large variety to the
programme, and I think that shows
in the number of contracts we’ve got
globally. I believe we have about fifty
valve management contracts, which is a
great achievement,” Trevor says.
Emissions Eliminations Program
“Valves are one of the most common
components in industry and the primary
cause of fugitive emissions. Valve
failures also significantly increase
flare and vent emissions. We at Score
are valve specialists and we support
our customers on their sustainability
journey,” notes Scott. “We’ve completed
over half a million maintenance
work scopes in the UK alone to date,
mitigating emissions from valves
and ancillary equipment. Good valve
management will (by default) reduce
your emissions footprint.”
“It is important to understand that
there are many emission sources; you
There are 350 people enrolled in Score’s global apprenticeship programme
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can visualise it like an iceberg. The
area above the water is what everyone
tends to focus on: the fugitive methane
leakages to the atmosphere. Hidden
under the surface however, you see
the bigger picture (or the rest of the
iceberg), unnecessary (through valve)
process losses to flares and vents
significantly increase emissions, as do
inefficiencies in other process systems
(for example steam and compressed air)
increasing your environmental footprint,
as well as other types of process
releases like internal corrosion cracking
on pipework (known as non-fugitive
emissions).”
The Emission Eliminations Program
(EEP) was developed to support
operators in achieving their emission
reduction goals in a manageable way.
The programme consists of four steps:
surveys (targeting potential emissions
sources), analysis (interpreting data,
quantifying leaks, and recommending
repairs), mitigation (providing temporary
and permanent maintenance solutions to
eliminate emissions) and improvement
(through engineering reviews, reliability
enhancements and data analytics).
“Through the EEP, we utilise an array
of different tools and technologies to
identify and quantify emissions sources,
for example OGI cameras, sniffing
devices, high flow samplers and acoustic
imaging,” explains Trevor. “Through
valve emissions is a key area of focus
for us (this is where process escapes
internally through the valve seat, to
Technicians can overhaul any type, size, or brand
of valve
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Proprietary acoustic leak detection technology, the MIDAS® Meter
the flare or vent). Over a decade ago,
we developed our own technology to
identify and quantify these emissions.
The MIDAS ® Meter is a handheld acoustic
emissions device that detects and
quantifies through valve leakages.
“We recently partnered with leading
software developers asset55 to enhance
our EEP solution further through data
integration with their ‘Operate’ software
platform. One of the key industry
challenges is data management and
this solution allows you to manage
everything digitally, in one place.
You can monitor the environmental
performance of your facility, track
maintenance activities and execute
work. The software offers customisable
dashboards to provide valuable insights
and data analytics to all stakeholders, as
well as allowing the customer to report
on the emission sources in a framework
that suits the regulator in the required
region. Work packs can be generated
within the system to mitigate emission
sources.”
An added value to Score’s existing
customers is that Score will migrate
the component databases it manages
on behalf of their customers to the
‘Operate’ platform (the databases are
currently hosted in asset55’s ‘Calculate’
software). This will reduce the time it
would take Score’s customers to adopt
EEP and start reducing their emissions.
“Say, we manage fifty different valve
management contracts. We will be taking
those valve contracts and migrating
them over to the “Operate,” the platform
that allows the customer to visualise
their valve populations or their tag
database in a 3D environment. That
allows us to digitally plan, manage and
execute emission surveys, identify the
emissions leakage, identify the emission
sources, report on them digitally and
then the live environment shows the
customer exactly where on their assets
the leaks are.”
“We give our customers access to the
exhaustive network we’ve developed
over the last forty years,” Scott adds.
“Our programme isn’t just about the
leaks to the atmosphere, but it’s
about capturing everything that causes
emissions and mitigating the whole
issue.”
Portfolio
Score identifies its core business to be
the valve industry. “Our thirty locations
worldwide enable us to respond quickly
to our customers’ needs. We have a
huge internal infrastructure, and we
hold a huge amount of stock: about EUR
190M worth of products. And even then,
if we don’t have a direct replacement
for a faulty product in stock, we have
the in-house capabilities to take that
valve, shut it down, modify it to suit the
customer specification and then return
that valve to them,” Trevor explains.
“What’s interesting,” Ian notes, “is that
the average age of a Score employee
is 30-33 years old. We’re a very young
organisation and that is partly because
of our investment in the apprenticeship
programme, I think that makes us
one of the most progressive young
organisations in our industry.”
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P r o j e c t r e p o rt
New low-gas carbon production platform
Air Liquide
establishes new
low-carbon gas
production platform
in Québec’s new
energy transition
valley.
Text by Air Liquide
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About the company
Specialised in gases,
technologies and services for
industry and health, serves
more than 3.9 million customers
and patients. Oxygen, nitrogen
and hydrogen are essential
small molecules for life, matter
and energy. They embody Air
Liquide’s scientific territory
and have been at the core of
the company’s activities since
its creation in 1902. The Group
develops solutions contributing
to climate and the energy
transition—particularly with
hydrogen—and takes action to
progress in areas of healthcare,
digital and high technologies.
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hrough an investment of over EUR
140M, Air Liquide announces that it
will establish in Bécancour, Québec
(Canada), a breakthrough platform
supplying low-carbon industrial gases
including hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen and
argon. In addition to the Group’s 20 MW PEM
electrolyser, currently the world’s largest
in operation, the infrastructure created by
Air Liquide will include a new air separation
unit producing renewable oxygen and
nitrogen, as well as liquid storage capacity,
connected by a local pipeline network to
best serve its customers. This Air Liquide
low-carbon production platform, in line
with the industrial and port zone’s drive to
decarbonise, makes Bécancour a unique place
for the Group to produce renewable industrial
gases and develop offers for customers
engaged in the energy transition.
Air Liquide will build, own and operate a
production and distribution infrastructure,
including a new air separation unit (ASU)
producing oxygen, nitrogen and argon, as
well as a liquid storage capacity. The new ASU
will be powered by renewable energy from
hydropower sources, in line with Air Liquide’s
ADVANCE plan to reduce its CO2 emissions by
33% by 2035. Adding a total oxygen production
capacity of 850 tonnes per day, the new
infrastructure will primarily supply customers
manufacturing battery components for electric
vehicles via long term contracts and should be
operational in 2025.
Sustainability and the energy transition
The project will also connect its Bécancour PEM
electrolyser, enabling the recovery and valorisation
of renewable oxygen from the hydrogen
production. Leveraging its production platform in
the Bécancour port and industrial park, the Group
will be able to offer a sustainable, reliable and
competitive solution to its customers today and to
meet additional market demand tomorrow.
As part of Québec’s development as an energy
transition hub, this new investment will support
growth in the electric vehicle battery sector,
contributing to the decarbonisation of mobility.
It will initially supply battery component
manufacturers, including Ecopro CAM Canada
(EcoProBM + Ford + SKO), and will have the
capacity to supply others in the Bécancour area
as well as bulk clients in Eastern Canada.
Matthieu Giard, Chief Executive Officer of the
Americas Hub, comments:
Québec stands at the forefront of the energy
transition, actively fostering a thriving industrial
ecosystem centered on battery components,
hydrogen and renewable energy. The electric
vehicle battery market is a rapidly expanding
frontier, giving rise to a landscape of opportunities
and the emergence of ecosystems dedicated to
its support and advancement. The region boasts a
wealth of valuable assets, including its hydro power
resources, a skilled workforce, and a dynamic
innovation ecosystem. Operating in Bécancour for
more than 35 years, we are delighted to be able
to support the development of a growing industry
with a reliable and competitive low-carbon offer.
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Control valve Q&A
Q: When I use my control valve sizing application for sizing
a control valve for gas service it asks for the density or the
compressibility factor of the gas. One application I have used
always inserts a compressibility factor of one. Is using a factor
of one satisfactory? If not, where do I look for the correct value?
A: The basic gas control valve sizing equation given
in ISA-75.01.01-2012 and IEC 60534-2-1 (Second
Edition), when arranged to be solved for “C,” takes
the form shown below:
C=
W
N6FpY xP1 ρ 1
C is defined as being either Cv or Kv depending on
the value of N6. This equation requires a value for
the upstream density of the gas where the symbol
for density is ρ (rho). The equation assumes that
the user knows an accurate value for the density.
There are accurate tables for a few gasses, the best
example being steam, but such accurate information
is not readily available for most industrial gasses.
The standards (actually the ISA and IEC standards
are nearly identical) make allowance for this fact by
including two additional equations. These equations,
one based on mass flow units (symbol W):
C=
About the author
Jon F. Monsen, PhD, PE, is a control
specialist with more than 45 years
of experience in the
control valve industry. He
has lectured nationally
and internationally on
the subjects of control
valve application and
sizing. Jon currently hosts a website,
www.Control-Valve-ApplicationTools.com where he freely shares
articles, training and professional
development materials, and Excel
worksheets that might be of interest
to those who use or specify control
valves. He can be reached at
cvapptools@gmail.com.
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N 8F pP 1 Y
T1 Z
xM
and a similar one on volumetric flow units at standard
conditions (symbol Qs) substitute for the upstream
density a calculation of density based on the ideal gas
equation using the molecular weight of the gas, its
upstream pressure and upstream temperature.
To correct for the fact that a calculation of the
density of a gas using the ideal gas equation
does not always duplicate actual behavior, the
standards include the compressibility factor
(symbol Z) to include the degree to which a
particular gas does not follow ideal gas behavior.
Determining the value of Z is outside the scope of
the Standards.
For many common industrial gasses at the pressures
and temperatures they are normally used, a
compressibility factor of one is often, but not always,
good enough.
In the past, whenever I needed to size a valve for
a gas, I used to look up the compressibility factor
using the Nelson-Obert Generalized Compressibility
Charts. The site where I found the most easily read
ones is at:
http://eon.sdsu.edu/testhome/Test/solve/basics/
tables/tablesRG/zNO.html
Some time ago I got tired of reading the Charts, which
require some visual interpolation (and eye strain) and
made an Excel sheet where I tabulated a lot of reduced
pressure and reduced temperature points from the
Nelson-Obert charts and included a two-dimensional
interpolation scheme that yields a compressibility factor
for any gas that I can find the critical pressure and
temperature for. Below is a screen shot of the sheet
showing a calculation for carbon dioxide. The calculation
in the figure shows a compressibility factor of 0.7. In
this case, assuming a compressibility factor of 1.0 when
it is really 0.7 would result in a Cv calculation that would
be about 20% high. When the compressibility factor
decreases, so does the calculated required valve
capacity (Cv or Kv). The worksheet includes a “Read
Me” tab with additional information.
A copy of the Excel sheet can be downloaded from
the Worksheets page of my website at no cost.
The sheet is valid for reduced temperatures (Tr)
between 1.0 and 15 and reduced pressures (Pr)
between 0.0 and 20. The worksheet shows the
reduced pressure and temperature being used in
the calculation and informs the user whether each is
within the limits of the worksheet.
There is space on the worksheet for four
calculations to make it easily compatible with the
four calculations performed by most control valve
sizing applications.
Gas Compressibility Factor (Z) for Control Valve Sizing Purposes
TAG: PV-123
GAS: Carbon dioxide
CRITICAL TEMP
CRITICAL PRESS
DEG F
PSIA
COND 1
88.00
1070.00
UPSTREAM TEMP
UPSTREAM PRESS
DEG F
PSIA
90.00
750.00
COMPRESS. FACTOR (Z)
Reduced Temperature (Tr)
Reduced Pressure (Pr)
COND 2
COND 3
COND 4
0.70
1.004
Tr within limits
0.701
Pr within limits
Data input
Final results
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Coatings for valves & actuators
Coatings are
available which can
provide suitable
protection to valves
and actuators,
both internally and
externally, in even
the severest of
applications.
By Prof. A. S. Khanna, Retd.,
IITBombay, Chairman SSPCIndia
A
About the author
Dr. A. S. Khanna is a retired
Professor from the Indian
Institute of Technology, Bombay.
He has won several International
Awards such as Humboldt
Fellowship from Germany, Royal
Norwegian Fellowship from
Norway, Fellow of
Japan Key Centre
and worked as
visiting Professor
in Germany and
France. He is a
coating expert
and is associated
with Hindustan
Zinc for several assignments
related to galvanization and its
applications, Sterling & Wilson
for selection of sites for solar
power plants, oil & gas industry
for consolation on coatings
for underground pipelines and
offshore structures. He can be
reached at
Anandkh52@gmail.com.
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valve is a device that regulates, or
controls the flow of a fluid (gases,
liquids, or slurries) by opening,
closing, or partially obstructing various
passageways. In an open valve, fluid flows in a
direction from higher pressure to lower pressure.
Valves have many uses, including controlling
water for irrigation, industrial uses for controlling
processes, residential uses such as on/off and
pressure control to dishwashers and washing
machines for clothes as well as water taps in the
home. Valves are also used in the military and
transport sectors. In HVAC ductwork and other
near-atmospheric air flows, the role of valves is
more like a damper.
An actuator is a device that uses a form of
power to convert a control signal into mechanical
motion, for example, from electric door locks in
automobiles, to ailerons on aircraft. A few types
of actuators include electric motors, stepper
motors, electroactive polymers, screw jacks,
servomechanism, solenoids, and hydraulic
cylinders. Therefore, it can be said that a valve is
a physical part of a system that opens and closes
to dictate the amount of fluid being allowed to
pass through, while the actuator tells the valve
when to operate.
There are numerous applications of valves,
ranging from water and sewage processing,
mining, power generation, processing of oil, gas
and petroleum, food manufacturing, chemical
and plastic manufacturing and many others.
In daily use, valves are used for plumbing,
such as taps for tap water, gas control valves
on cookers, small valves fitted to washing
machines and dishwashers, safety devices fitted
to hot water systems, and poppet valves in car
engines.
Valves may be operated manually, either
by a handle, lever, pedal, or wheel. Valves
may also be automatic, driven by changes
in pressure, temperature, or flow. These changes
may act upon a diaphragm or a piston which in
turn activates the valve, examples of this type of
valve found commonly are safety valves fitted to
hot water systems or boilers.
Valves can be categorized into the following
types, based on their operating mechanism:
• Ball valve, for on–off control without pressure
drop. Ideal for quick shut-off.
• Butterfly valve, for on–off flow control in large
diameter pipes.
• Diaphragm valve or membrane valve, controls
flow by movement of a diaphragm.
• Gate valve, mainly for on–off control, with low
pressure drop.
• Globe valve, good for regulating flow. Uses a
cylinder movement over a seat.
• Knife valve, similar to a gate valve, but
usually more compact.
• Needle valve, for accurate flow control.
• Pinch valve, for slurry flow regulation and
control.
• Piston valve, for regulating fluids that carry
solids in suspension.
• Plug valve, often used for on–off control but
with some pressure drop.
• Solenoid valve, an electrically actuated valve
for hydraulic or pneumatic fluid control.
Why do valves need paint coatings?
Valves are often used in flow systems that
contain toxic liquids or gases, perhaps reactive
chemicals, flammable petroleum, high-pressure
steam, or compressed air. Usually, valves are
made from steel as it is the cheapest material
and is very easy to cast or machine into various
intricate shapes. However, various other materials
are also used to cast valves. Some of the common
materials are carbon steel, ductile iron and cast
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iron, stainless steels, brass and bronzes,
plastics such as PVC. Carbon steel is the
cheapest material, easily available and easy
to fabricate in any shape or form. However,
it has a strong tendency to corrode in even
moist environments and can corrode heavily
in aggressive environments such as onshore
and offshore. Thus, alternative materials
such as stainless steels, and bronze, etc.
are used. Plastic valves are also becoming
very popular, and they are free from any
corrosion.
Corrosion of the valve is basically the
deterioration of valve material due to
corrosive fluid as well as due to its flow
rate. Corrosion of valve occurs both from
the inside as well from outside. Internal
corrosion is mainly due to two reasons:
corrosive fluid and its flow rate. Fig. 2 shows
how the flow rate affects the corrosion rate
of the pipe material from inside. External
corrosion of valve is equally important and
occurs mainly from the high humidity and
polluted environment or from the vapours
released in the plant, specifically in chemical
plants, petrochemical plants, or refineries,
where gases such as SO2and H2S will attack
the valve surface and cause various forms
of corrosion ranging from uniform, localised
pitting and crevice, galvanic and stresscorrosion cracking. External corrosion also
occurs by the release of corrosive vapours
from the leakage of valves.
Thus, paint coating is an ideal solution to
protect the valves, both from the external
and internal corrosion. Coatings protect the
valve material from external corrosion and
specialised hard coatings help the internal
valve from erosion-corrosion.
Corrosion protection technologies
Corrosion rate(mm/yr)
There are various kinds of valves available
in the market with different corrosion
protection technology. There is a good
market with zinc coated valves. Zinc can
either used as a primer to enhance the life
1
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
0
1
2
3
Figure 1. A selection of valves. Clockwise, from top left: butterfly valve, needle valve, gate valve, cut-away
ball valve.
of the valve by cathodic protection whilst
zinc plated valves are well known for water
and gas applications1 which may provide
longer life. There are several kinds of paint
coatings starting from alkyd to acrylic to
epoxy which protect the external valve body
from corrosion.
Two-component acrylic paint is used for
valves that are exposed to atmospheric
influences and UV. The coating meets all
requirements in connection to excellent
resistance to UV radiation, mechanical
stress, and corrosion. Two component
acrylic paint is used for valves exposed to
atmospheric pollutants and UV. This coating
can be used for all valves used in industrial
applications involving high air humidity and
aggressive atmospheres. Hard-rubber lining
is a special coating used for valves in the
chemical industry. It consists of a high-tech,
4
Flow velocity, V(m/s)
Figure 2. Effect of flow velocity of fluid on the corrosion rate.
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6
7
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premium-quality synthetic or natural rubber.
The strong adhesion of the material to cast
iron is ensured by vulcanising the rubber
to the cast-iron substrate. The finished
rubber lining is non-porous and exhibits
great hardness as well as excellent chemical
resistance. This coating is available e.g.,
as a lining for butterfly valves, the plunger
valves, and slanted-seated tilting-disk check
valves.
Other superior quality valve coatings can be
achieved by powder coating. Powder coating
is an electrostatically applied coating on
an oppositely biased valve body, followed
by baking to achieve a finish consisting of
a mixture of finely ground resin, pigments,
and binders. Powder coatings have much
longer durability and also have high
flexibility. Powder coating is the standard
technique for actuator casings, yokes, and
cylinders, as well as for cast iron and carbon
steel valve body assemblies.
In case of a valve used in a refinery,
chemical or petrochemical plant, it must be
coated with not less than an epoxy coating
or further modified epoxy coatings such
as Epoxy-modified by MIO, or glass flakes.
They enhance the strength and durability
of the coating and reduce the permeability
providing longevity to the coated valve.
In case the environment is very corrosive
specialised coatings are used. Some of them
are explained below:
1. To take care of severe acidic or alkaline
environment from pH 1-14 and also to
stabilise the coating up to a temperature
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of 250°C, a nano-modified epoxy-based
coating is available which can be applied
either directly on the blasted surface or
after partial cleaning using st2/st3.2
(st2/st3 refers to SSPC methods of
partial cleaning using wire brush,
sandpapers or using power tools.)
2. Teflon coating on valves is required
whenever one wants to protect the valve
from severe acidic vapours released
from the plant as well as toxic fumes
and leakage from valve to pipe joints.
PTFE solenoid valves are commonly used
in controlling and distributing processes,
throughout OEM equipment for cleaning,
mixing, blending, and etching. They
are frequently used side-by-side with
PTFE pumps, PTFE check valves and
PTFE tubing, fittings, and other devices.
Details for Teflon coating on ball-valves
and vacuum valves can be seen in
references.3, 4
Internal coatings on valves
Internal valve surfaces can suffer damage
due to high flow rates of the fluid, which
leads to the erosion of the surface. If,
in addition, there are impurities in fluid
such as chlorides, oxygen or sulphur, this
erosion is combined with corrosion leading
to severe erosion-corrosion. As an example,
see Fig. 3 for a propeller in a water pipeline.
In the water industry, valves are exposed
to considerable stress such as high-water
pressures, extreme temperatures, desert, or
tropical climates. Valves therefore need to
be made of a suitable material, with perfect
technology and quality needs to ensure
that the valves function reliably even after
decades of service.
Thus, the coating should be made either
by a hard material with good corrosion
resistance or it can be made with normal
steel with a hard coating. Several hard
coatings are available in the market.
However, the coating Belzona 13215 is a twopart ceramic filled epoxy coating designed
to provide erosion and corrosion resistance
of metal surfaces. This solvent-free epoxy
coating has outstanding chemical resistance
and thanks to its high compressive strength
it can also be used to create a perfect shim.
This material is easy to mix and apply
without the need for specialist tools and it
cures at room temperature, eliminating the
need for hot work. It has long-term erosion
and corrosion protection, excellent bonding
to almost any rigid surface including
steel, aluminium, copper, brass, and glass
reinforced plastics with high compressive
strength and excellent resistance against a
wide range of chemicals. It can be used for
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Figure 3. Image of a corroded valve removed from a water system. Image courtesy of Pete, from Liverpool,
UK. This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic license.
internal coating for centrifugal and positive
displacement pumps, heat exchangers,
water boxes, and tube sheets, butterfly and
gate valves, fans and Kort nozzles. (Also
known as a ducted propeller, a Kort nozzle is
a marine propeller fitted with a non-rotating
nozzle for enhanced efficiency.)
Thermal spray gives a wide selection of hard
coating solutions for the valve industry.
The careful selection of coating materials
is integral to the valve design process.
Extremely hard coatings, using tungsten
carbide or ceramic compositions can be
achieved. Thermal spray coatings produce
wear and corrosion resistance in valves.
Friction fluctuation can also be brought
under control using such coatings. Ceramic
and cermet materials such as chromium
oxide for hard-coating valves are used in the
chemical processing sector, and tungsten
carbide and similar materials are used for
the oil & gas industries. Metal-to-metal
coating solutions for ball and gate valves are
used in the petrochemical industry. Though,
there are several thermal spray processes
such as flame and arc spray and plasma,
excellent results have been achieved using
specialised high velocity oxygen fuel systems
(HVOF) to achieve a high hardness and porefree coating. Carbides are generally used
for oxidation resistance as well as erosion–
corrosion resistance. Arc spray techniques
are used for depositing the tungsten carbide
on metals as a porous coating. The HVOF
technique is also used for coatings which are
hard and abrasion resistant.
External corrosion of the valves occurs
due to severe environment, especially
C4 and C5 and toxic vapours emitting
from chemical, petrochemical plants,
or refineries. C1, C2, C3 C4 and C5 are
the various categories of the extent
of corrosion as per ISO classifications.
Internal surface damage of the valves
occurs due to erosion and corrosion as
a result of the change in flow pattern as
well as impurities present in the fluid. In
order to avoid erosion and corrosion, one
can either choose a material with high
hardness and wear resistance or can create
coatings which provide wear and corrosion
resistance. There are a variety of coatings
available ranging from simple alkyd, acrylic
coatings for C1 and C2 environments to
high performance coatings from simple
epoxy to modified epoxy, Teflon and many
other for the protection of external surface.
For internal surface, both corrosion
resistance and hardness of the coating is
important.
References
1) Zinc plated ball-valves for water and gas,
https://www.ehp-eg.com/wp-content/
uploads/LD-Swift.pdf
2) A. S. Khanna, Functional Coatings, Valve
World –India and Middle East, Issue No.
27, May 2023.
3) https://www.indiamart.com/proddetail/
teflon-coating-of-ball-valves-1852712555.
html
Summary
4) https://www.htcvacuum.com/en-global/
vacuum-valves/teflon-coating-vacuumvalve
Valves are essential elements of a flowing
system, which deteriorate with time.
5) Belazone 1321, www.belzona.com,
Publication No. 04-04-15-01.
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D i g i ta l i s at i o n
Benefits of Industrial Internet without
the capital spending
Does your
maintenance
engineer want to
identify poorly
performing valves?
Are troublesome
loops frustrating
your process
operator? Or
perhaps your
finance manager is
insisting on raising
overall productivity?
Then harnessing the
Industrial Internet
could be the route
to improving
all-round plant
performance.
By David Sear, Valve World
Meet Mr Koti
With a background in
instrumentation and control
engineering, Mr Ramakrishna
Koti started his career in
automation as a software
development
engineer. Following
increasingly senior
positions with
Siemens and ABB,
he joined Valmet
(then Metso Flow
Control) in 2019. He is currently
Global Sales Manager, Control
Performance, Automation
Systems.
Born and raised in India, Mr
Koti is based in the south of the
country in an area well-known
as a hub for software expertise.
Outside of work he relaxes by
playing with his young children.
During holidays, Mr Koti enjoys
visiting India’s beaches and hill
stations.
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T
he Industrial Internet or sometimes
referred as Industrial Internet of Things
(IIoT) has been around for quite some
years now but – despite the benefits that
can be realized - relatively few process plants
such as oil and gas facilities, pulp and paper
mills, etc, seem to be utilizing its full potential.
Mr Koti has formed this opinion after many
years of interaction with clients far and wide. As
he states, “Perhaps one in three of all customers
I visit are planning or have indeed already
implemented digitalisation in their plants. Yet,
while companies are keen to make capital
investments allowing us to focus on providing
customizable solutions.”
The reasons for this are many and varied,
continues Mr Koti, “Sometimes companies are
interested in IIoT but simply lack know-how in
investing in the right solution. Others may be
hampered by knowledge compartmentalisation
and diversified investments. Whatever the
reason, companies are missing out on the real
benefits that IIoT can deliver. For example,
a superior process control, reduced cost of
operation, improved product quality, etc.”
Leverage existing data
Mr Koti is therefore determined to help spread
the message about the benefits of IIoT. And
the good news is this technology is more
easily achieved and at less cost that might
be thought. “The IIoT is a valuable tool for
all types of plants, including greenfields but
also existing facilities. Moreover, the capital
investment is often modest. In many cases,
plants can leverage their existing process data
via installed smart devices such as valves,
positioners and instruments. That way, they can
build a solution to identify issues, the process
controls, and operations. It is all just a matter
of understanding where and how to focus your
tools and personnel.”
Asked if he can back up this statement, Mr
Koti draws on research on process facilities
that indicates that up to a third of all valve
controllers may be in manual, a similar number
of loops can have poor tuning, whilst an equal
number of valves might be suffering from
mechanical issues. Oscillation, too, is more
widespread that might be thought. These are
issues which digital tools are valuable.
“IIoT implementation can address the plant’s
current issues. It can target the most pressing
problems and aim to fix these before turning
to priority two issues, etc. Using digital tools
you are analysing the data, identifying the
bottlenecks in the operations, and thereby
identifying the root cause of plant upsets.”
states Mr. Koti.
He continues, “It is however important to realise
that each plant is unique. In a pulp and paper
plant, for example, the manually operations
loops associated with the paper machine
process are often running efficiently but those
in the pulping process unit typically suffer more
issues.”
The question which then arises, is whether
plants can implement new digital solutions on
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their own or whether calling in third-party
experts is recommended. The answer,
states Mr Koti, “depends on the chosen
target, the plant complexity and the
internally available expertise.”
“Implementation depends on which key
performance indicators (KPIs) have been
set up. It can be energy savings for a
sustainability, reliability management, a
production increase or perhaps reduced
downtime. This often depends on who you
ask – the plant manager, the maintenance
team leader, etc. In all cases, the plant
personnel ideally need to partner with
someone who can define such KPIs and
show an achievement path. Digital tools
and services can be leveraged to reduce
waste, save energy and chemicals, and
streamline the work for plant personnel.”
Combining data streams
Whilst discussing data, Mr Koti stresses
the need to consider all data flows in a
process facility. “Typically, we distinguish
two types of data. First there’s the process
data and secondly smart data. Process data
is usually directed to the process operators,
whilst smart data is delivered via protocols
to the maintenance or reliability engineers.
This approach may sound logical but
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IIoT implementation in a nutshell
These five steps will enable plants to start implementing digital tools, states Mr Koti:
• Have your plant team identify technical and business KPIs that you wish to accomplish
with a definite timeframe
• Understand your installed base: make, model, vendor, criticality matrix for operations.
Check maintenance, communication interfaces and data availability on a digital platform
• Access performance data for these assets - failure incidence, frequency of repairs, etc
• Build a small data model with the above data. Understand the areas of improvement.
(This step may require external investment in digital tools.)
• Apply the best practices to achieve the KPIs defined and incorporate it into the routine
misses a huge opportunity, namely
leveraging the advantages of combining
both data sets.”
Summing up, Mr Koti says that a successful
IIoT strategy is based on three elements:
digital tools, expert services (from both
the customer and vendor sides) and finally
incorporating best practices. “IIoT may
sound intimidating but the steps required
are straightforward enough. If required,
my colleagues and I are on hand to offer
consulting services for each KPI that
customers may have. For example, we can
provide services such as digital tools for
process optimisation, asset management,
predictive maintenance, and prescriptive
analysis on valves. Moreover, our team can
provide long-term monitoring of data on
behalf of clients. That is especially valuable
for plants that are more complex or have
a larger installed base of valves and
actuators.”
But the first step to benefit from the IIoT
is always simple and clear, emphasizes
Mr Koti. “Whether you are a maintenance
engineer, a plant owner or a process
operator looking to implement IIoT, just call
up colleagues from various disciplines, set
up a team discussion and establish your
goals!”
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“Overcoming challenges opens doors”
With three decades
of experience in the
international valve
arena, Mr Venkatesh
is quite accustomed
to responding to
global events and
changes in customer
expectations. During
a recent interview,
Mr Venkatesh
shared thoughts
and observations on
trends in the valve
industry.
By David Sear
T
hat Mr Venkatesh has amassed a vast
experience goes without saying. Since
graduating in 1993, he has gone on to
work for Audco India Ltd, Larsen & Toubro
Ltd, A E Valves, Emerson Process Management
and since May 2022 Larsen & Toubro again, where
he is currently Global Head of Sales, L&T Valves
based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
He is, as he himself states, determined to use
all his insights to help drive L&T Valves to even
greater heights. “We are traditionally strong in
the oil and gas sector as well as power but of
course it is important to keep an eye out for new
opportunities. That is why we are actively looking
at the renewables industries. For example,
hydrogen and wind. So as we speak we are rolling
out plans and expansion activities to take our
company to the next level.”
When looking to develop new markets, Mr
Venkatesh is an advocate of slow and steady
growth as opposed to a quantum jump. “To my
mind it is better to avoid biting off more than
what you can chew. Instead, develop slowly and
steadily based on your core strengths. If you
can develop a portfolio of standard valves of
consistent quality, you will catch the eye of the
international oil and gas majors as well as the
EPCs. That is how we were able to expand into
higher applications and engineered solutions.”
Whilst discussing valve manufacture, Mr
Venkatesh indicates that investing in strong and
proactive design and engineering teams pays
dividends. “As a manufacturer you must remain
alert to emerging technologies which could be
applicable to your specific business. For example,
we were early adopters of 3D modelling which
has since become a mainstream design tool for
modern valve OEMs.”
Challenges galore
To outsiders, the valve sector might appear
fairly static. After all, designs like the gate
valve have been in use in refineries for over
a century. Mr Venkatesh, however, notes that
manufacturers like L&T Valves are constantly
looking to solve new challenges. “For example,
recent activity includes helping to address
fugitive emissions concerns as well as becoming
involved in standardisation work. And lately we
have been responding to increasing customer
calls for assistance as regards automation and
digitalisation. Progress is the name of the game
Mr Venkatesh: “We see a tremendous opportunity for growth in the Americas leveraging our high acceptance rate as
well as our facility in Houston”
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and can simplify life for customers. Take our
valve tracking software for example which
enables valve data to be easily downloaded
simply by scanning the QR Code.”
In many countries, local value addition
is emerging as a major consideration. Mr
Venkatesh: “As a manufacturer we have
therefore built a factory in Saudi Arabia. This
full-fledged facility with the latest machinery
operates on a par with our production lines
in India. We have achieved this by bringing
in experienced staff from India as well as
upskilling local employees.”
A local presence such as a factory or a
distribution warehouse can do much to
boost customer confidence, notes Mr
Venkatesh. “Our warehouse in Houston,
Texas, has also expedited organic growth
and helped us to move up the value chain
to provide advanced flow control solutions
for critical applications and severe service.”
Nevertheless, attention to the basics
remains essential, he states. “Casting quality
remains a key topic amongst end users.
Manufacturers must therefore keep a tight
grip on their supply chains to ensure they
receive quality castings. Working closely with
the foundries is the way to achieve this.”
Welcoming uniformity
The valve sector is continuously evolving,
says Mr Venkatesh. “Take the drive to zero
emissions for example. Even today sixty per
cent of emissions at process plants can be
traced back to valves. This is therefore an
area we are keen to help customers address.
We are therefore working closely with gland
packing manufacturers to improve valve
Mr Venkatesh: “it is incumbent on us all to show youngsters that the valve sector is an industry where
they can make their mark and have a positive global impact.” Image shows a 56 inch Class 300 tripleoffset butterfly valve.
performance and to reduce emission levels
as far as we can.”
Developing and manufacturing top-end
valves to achieve the highest performance
standards will not necessarily drive up
purchase prices. “We remain sensitive to
plant owner’s needs to keep a tight grip on
their capex. That is why we are constantly
reviewing and improving our manufacturing
processes, to eliminate waste and lower
costs,” says Mr Venkatesh.
Mr Venkatesh also believes significant
cost savings during the manufacturing
stage can be realised by implementing
more standardisation. “We support all
initiatives being taken by the industry
in this respect, such as via the IOGP.
Standardisation is a complex process
which brings a number of challenges
for OEMs. However, we are more than
willing to take all necessary steps as
standardisation will ultimately help us
all.”
The next generation
“We are constantly reviewing and improving our
manufacturing processes, to eliminate waste and
lower costs,” says Mr Venkatesh. Image shows a
20 inch class 3500 high pressure gate valve.
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At the end of our interview, Mr Venkatesh
addressed some of the latest challenges
facing the valve manufacturing sector.
“It has to be said that, despite recent
mergers, valve manufacturing remains a
highly fragmented industry. Going forward,
I can therefore see that consolidation will
continue. This will likely be exacerbated by
the need for advanced products as well as
the implementation of new standards. Both
factors will be expensive, making it harder
and harder for the smaller players to remain
independent. As an aside, consolidation
will also help to reduce so-called brand
labelling.”
Another major issue for valve
manufacturers is the increasing challenge
in attracting young people to the industry.
“It is incumbent on us all to show
youngsters that the valve sector is an
industry where they can make their mark
and have a positive global impact.” The
requirement to bring in the next generation
of technicians and engineers is being
heightened by the erosion of experience
throughout the valve sector. “As experts
retire there is a danger that product and
applications knowledge will be lost. At
L&T Valves, we are therefore actively
engaging with youngsters, bringing them
to our factories to show them product
development, visiting colleges, getting
active in campus recruitment, etc. We
have also set up our own valve school to
help train the next generation. In fact, we
also train our clients and customers as we
want to increase awareness about valves
to a wider range of people. With better
knowledge they can make more informed
choices about which valves are most suited
for their applications.”
Did you know…
That Mr Venkatesh relaxes by playing
badminton at weekends and also enjoys
watching movies from India and Hollywood.
That he is an advocate of stand-up desks.
That during a four-year stint in China,
Mr Venkatesh helping Larsen & Toubro to
gain approvals from Chinese oil and gas
majors ahead of local competitors.
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Aquatech Amsterdam 2023 once again a
sparkling water experience
With over 20,000
attendees at this
year’s Aquatech,
which was held
from 6-9 November,
the event was the
perfect opportunity
to meet fellow
water professionals,
network, and
listen to over 200
speakers.
By Alexandra Kist, Valve World
Aquatech is the perfect opportunity to meet and catch up with other water professionals. Image courtesy of Aquatech.
A
quatech Amsterdam is a water-focused
event that attracts professionals
active in the water industry from
across the whole world. The event
covers all aspects of water, from wastewater to
desalination to drinking water dispensers. Last
November, the event hosted 800+ exhibitors,
200+ speakers, product launches, and the World
Championships Pipefitting.
Valve World was represented at the event through
our KCI stand in Hall 3, where visitors were
treated to our magazines and where opportunities
for collaborations could be discussed.
Aquatech will return to
Amsterdam from 11-14 March
2025. Be sure to visit this
water-focused event to catch
up on what’s happening in the
water industry and to meet
fellow water professionals.
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Innovation Forum
The Aquatech Innovation Forum is an event in
which experts from across the industry give
presentations and talks about that moves the
water industry. The topics all revolve around
sustainability and are the perfect way to inform
attendees about ways which the industry aims
to revolutionise the sector.
InnovationLAB
With visitors from all over the globe and from all
sorts of segments, the water industry is always very
well-represented at Aquatech. The event attracts
professionals from the engineering, process control
& automation, transport & storage, wastewater
treatment, water treatments and point of use/point
of entry segments. Walking through the halls of the
Amsterdam Rai, attendees are treated to a full water
Aquatech once again proves to be an optimal
event for introducing innovation to the water
industry. The InnovationLAB was the place to be to
discover what exhibiting companies have in store
for the future, such as the latest developments
in fundamental research and research &
development. This feature of the event consisted
of the Aquatech Innovation Award nominees and
winners, InnovationLAB experiences, InnovationLAB
speakers’ corner, and EU Innovation Projects.
Aquatech facilitated multiple stages for water experts to give
presentations on current topics. Image courtesy of Aquatech.
Aquatech was once again bustling with visitors.
Image courtesy of Aquatech.
A broad variety of sectors
Visit Aquatech 2025!
experience and are able to get an impression of
what the water world has to offer.
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Sealing
Elastomer guideline transfer to
KTW-BWGL
Elastomer-bonded
sealing materials
that come in contact
with drinking water
need to be tested
and certified. From
March 1, 2025, a new
guideline will be
taking effect.
By Andreas Will and
Oliver Zach, ESA
F
or organic materials that come in
contact with drinking water, proof
of suitability for drinking water
hygiene must be provided. Products
that were previously subject to the German
KTW, coating, or lubricant guideline (German:
KTW-Leitlinie, Beschichtungsleitlinie oder
Schmierstoffleitlinie) have been assessed
since 21st of March 2021 according to the
assessment basis for plastics, organic
coatings and lubricants in contact with
drinking water. Silicones and TPE based on
silicones shall also come under the scope of
the application once the relevant annexes are
supplemented.
In the case of elastomers, the confirmation of
conformity in the past has been carried out
in accordance with the elastomer guideline
(German: Elastomerleitlinie). In March 2022,
elastomers and thermoplastic elastomers
have also been included in the KTW-BWGL,
with a transitional period until the 1st of
March 2025.
KTW-BWGL gradually replaces
elastomer guideline
Please note that until the 28th of February
2025, it is still possible to prove the
suitability of the elastomer-bonded sealing
materials associated with the elastomer
guideline test reports and microbiological
growth according to W270, provided that they
are not older than 10 years.
The certificates in Table 1 confirm the
suitability for the use in drinking water in the
transitional period. In the transitional period,
it is always possible to initiate new tests
according KTW-BWGL or re-assess elastomer
guideline testing if requirements from KTWBWGL are met.
The elastomer guideline for products
in contact with drinking water is to be
withdrawn on March 1, 2025. From then on,
own conformity declarations in combination
with a related third party KTW-BWGL test
report from an accredited institute replace
the so far known certificates.
The material ingredients must be
toxicologically assessed by the accredited
test institute. They are typically listed in the
actual positive list of annex “D” of the KTWBWGL. Here, the recent listing of the aramid
fibre and various cross-link substances are
specifically worth mentioning as supportive
for the sealing industry. Optionally, the
ingredients could be qualified directly
through the institute without publishing them
in the positive list. Please note that it is not
required to replace installed sealing materials
after the end of the transition period.
KTW-BWGL risk-based approach
Example water meter.
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In the KTW-BWGL, the risk of individual
components in contact with drinking water
within a plant for the production, treatment, or
distribution of drinking water is estimated based
on the assignment to various risk groups
(P1, P2, P3). The classification is based on the
fraction AB/A of the water-contacting surface of
the component AB within the overall plant or
component with surface A. Surface A is generally
the cross section of the sealing component.
Sealing materials are to be classified in the risk
groups P3 (AB/A < 1 %) and P2 (1 % < AB/A < 10 %).
The KTW-BWGL does also provide a simplified
confirmation of conformity in the form of a
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Table 1. Changes in the guideline
type test for components in risk groups P2
and P3.
KTW-BWGL sealing materials
classified as risk group P2
Required type tests for risk group P2:
• Ingredients assessment
• Migration tests
• Microbiological growth
Tests are required for all components in
contact with water.
Certifiable components in water meters:
• Metals
• Plastics
• Elastomers
• Coatings
For the confirmation of conformity,
previous test reports that were
prepared in the context of issuing can
still be used, if test certificates are
in accordance with the corresponding
guidelines. In risk group P3, there is
no ingredient assessment required by
a third party. Only compliance with
the basic requirements like odour,
cloudiness, colouring, foaming, TOC as
well as microbiological growth must
be ensured to continue using these
components.
Sealing material suppliers, do not have
any responsibility for the suitability
of all composite components or the
assembled system.
About the author
Andreas Will is a chemical
engineer with 26 years
of experience in the
gasket sector. He currently
serves as R&D Manager
of the Industry Division of
Frenzelit GmbH.
Oliver Zach is a mechanical
engineer with 28 years of
experience in the gasket
sector. He is a Director
at Teadit International
Produktions GmbH.
Both authors are members of the ESA
Flange Gaskets Division.
Ac t uat i o n
Can we combine the advantages of linear
and rotary actuators?
Detailed analysis
Actuators function by converting the power source
into mechanical energy. In the case of a design like
the butterfly valve, one or more offsets can be used
if enhanced shut-off is required. A maximum of
three offsets are possible (Fig. 1). This means that
the contact point deviates from the valve center
in all three axes. The benefit is that the transfer of
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thrust shall be minimal with high seat tightness.
In general cases air is used as the energy source for
actuator operation. The basic principle of converting
linear motion to rotational motion based on
compressed air relies on a crank and shaft. See Fig. 2.
Vice versa, a rotational motion can be converted
to a linear motion (such as used in car steering)
by using a rack and pinion principle. See Fig. 3.
In some valves the conversion of motion as well
as an offset are used to achieve specific shut off
requirements with criticality of the valves being
less. In other cases, such as where the torque
requirements might favour the use of an hydraulic
or electric actuator, the price of the actuator itself
drives up the overall cost of the valve-actuator
assembly. In such cases the above principles of
motion conversion with offset of the stem and
shaft in respective axis can be considered for an
effective alternative solution. See Fig. 3.
Conclusion
In the author’s experience, linear actuators
benefit from ease of mounting, simple operation,
accuracy, low maintenance and above all
Offset 3
By Mr V Murugappan,
Instrumentation Engineer
T
ypically, the final control element in
a process is a valve, used for either a
throttling or on-off function. These two
functions each have unique process
requirements.
In practice, throttling service is often achieved
using a globe valve type. However, in cases where
the process media has high viscosity or contains
particles then the ball valve design may be preferred.
Similarly, if the flow requirement is high then the full
pipe flow can be achieved using butterfly valves.
On-off service is normally achieved using a butterfly
valve which has full pipe flow capability whilst
the ball valve may be selected in the case of high
viscosity process media or media containing particles.
Channel flow requirements call for gate valves. The
globe valve is rarely used in on-off service.
Whatever the type, all valves require the
application of motive force, be that provided by
an actuator or via manual operation. This article
will consider the type of motion of the plug as it
closes against the valve seat. Apart from the type
of output motion – rotary and linear - actuators
can also be classified by their energy source, such
as pneumatic, hydraulic, electric, etc. And in a
further classification, actuators can be given labels
such as spring and diaphragm, piston with spring,
even hybrid actuators with dual mode utilization.
Offset 2
Linear and rotary
actuators rely on
well-established
engineering
principles to operate
both throttling and
on-off valves. In this
article, the author
looks at valve and
actuator types
that he typically
encounters in his
day-to-day work and
also puts forward
the advantages that
might be delivered
by combining both
linear and rotary
motion into a single
actuator.
Offset 1
Fig. 1: Butterfly valves can be designed with up to three
offsets
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Ac t uat i o n
Pin
Bearing block
Slider
Connecting
rod
Crank
Fig. 2: The basic principle of converting linear motion to rotational motion
based on compressed air relies on a crank and shaft
reliability. Rotary actuators offer high thrust
delivery, are compatible with multiple valve
sizes, and are low maintenance. The author
furthermore suggests that the combination/
conversion of both linear and rotary motion
in an actuator could be especially effective
in load transfer and shut-off requirement,
require less actuator space, avoid complex
actuator designs, and generally be more
economical, etc. Hence this article is a
futuristic vision in which valves could be
Fig. 3: A rotational motion can be converted to a linear motion (such as
used in car steering) by using a rack and pinion principle
easily actuated. It is hoped that these
techniques can be established and further
developed into more proven solutions for
the valve manufacturer and the valve user.
About the author
Mr V Murugappan is an Instrumentation Engineer with a total experience of
16 years. His areas of expertise include valves and power plants. The author
can be contacted on: muru17@gmail.com
Disclaimer: This article is fully and solely based on the author’s own
experiences and insights and does not necessarily represent the viewpoint of
any company and/or other author.
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COMMUNITY
A flying start to unlock long-term growth
potential in Southeast Asia
1ST Valve World Southeast Asia Expo & Conference a great success!
After being held in
countries including
Germany, China,
America and Mexico
for over 30 years,
in 2023, Valve
World travelled to
Singapore! With
strong attendance
from many countries
in the ASEAN region,
the first Valve World
Southeast Asia Expo
& Conference, held
on October 26-27
at Singapore Expo,
made a successful
debut in this
flourishing market.
2023
By Laura Wang, Valve World
SOUTHEAST ASIA
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Expo: professional, international
The expo floor, which featured almost 140 top
companies, was a hive of activity. Sponsored
by Neway Valve, Bray International, FR Valve,
Imperial Royal Group, L&T Valves, Rotork,
Viza Valves, and YDF Valves, the first edition
of this event brought together an audience
of over 2,000 flow control and valve subject
matter experts, distributors, manufacturers,
EPCs and end users from around 40 countries.
Visitors travelled from as far away as the
United Kingdom, Sri Lanka, South Africa,
Argentina, France, Spain, the United Arab
Emirates, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark,
Algeria, China, Chile, Australia, the US, South
Korea, Japan, Mongolia, Saudi Arabia, India,
Italy, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, as well as
neighbouring countries such as Singapore,
Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam,
Brunei Darussalam and the Philippines.
The event offered a unique platform where
companies and individuals could present the
latest developments and best practices and
connect with experts and peers to gain and
improve knowledge. It was an opportunity for
attendees to further develop an understanding
of specialist equipment and working
conditions and to introduce new and potential
clients, products and projects in the valve and
flow control industries!
Technical conference
The strong steering committee team made up
of experts from PETRONAS, ExxonMobil, Dow
Chemical, McDermott International, PT Pertamina
Hulu Mahakam, Dorf Ketal Chemical, JGC
Corporation, Fluor, Saudi Aramco, Chemours, etc.
laid a solid foundation for the success of the first
Valve World Southeast Asia Conference. Four major
discussion panels were held on the topics of IOGP
updates, meeting and mitigating challenges of
fugitive emissions, challenges faced in cryogenic
valves for LNG applications, and maintenance &
repair -- end users’ paint points.
Four themed workshops tackled topics
including valve selection & application, sealing
technology, materials, and digitalisation, while
an Open Session on ‘Golden Opportunities and
Investments in the Promising Indonesian Market’
all received highly positive feedback from
attendees.
Around 200 delegates participated in the discussions
over the two days of the conference. Many
representatives of end user companies shared with
us that they came with a mission - looking for new
solutions. The trip proved worthwhile!
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The Bray team preparing for a busy first day.
Mr Guohong Zhang from FR Valve spoke on ‘Escape technology applied in
high-pressure gas testing’ in the Valve Selection & Application session.
The exhibition was a valuable opportunity to showcase the latest flow
control technologies.
The eye-catching stand of event sponsor Imperial Royal Group.
Asrul Hazimin B Mohamad, from Petronas speaking during the panel
discussion ‘IOGP Updates,’ which included panellists from Neway, IOGP, JGC
Corporation and PT Pertamina Hulu Mahakam.
The L&T Valves team from India enjoyed lots of activity on their stand.
Mr Gim-Choon Goh of Shell Eastern Petroleum, taking questions from the
audience in the session he moderated on the topic of sealing technology.
Event sponsor Neway brought a substantial team from several countries to
Valve World Southeast Asia.
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The team from event sponsor Rotork were kept busy demonstrating the
company’s flow control and instrumentation solutions.
Boris Volavicius from Valmet Flow Control answers questions after his
presentation on valve digitalisation.
Viza Valves were proud to demonstrate their range of industrial valves.
The expo brought together visitors and delegates from across the globe.
The Networking Dinner at the exclusive Tanglin Club was a highlight of the
event.
Mr Achmad Arifin from PT Pertamina Hulu Mahakam spoke on casting valves:
challenges and solutions in an emerging nation.
Valve World events in 2024-2025
Hailed as a resounding success, the Valve World Southeast Asia show is set to expand further in 2025. The organisers have
already announced that the next event will be hosted in a larger venue. In addition, there is more to be expected for Valve
World events around the world in the coming time. So mark your diaries now for more opportunities in the coming two years:
• Valve World Asia Conference & Expo 2024: July 3-4 2024, Shanghai, China
• Valve World Düsseldorf Conference & Expo 2024: December 3-5 2024, Düsseldorf, Germany
• Valve World Americas Conference & Expo 2025: June 4-5 2025, Houston, USA
• Valve World Southeast Asia Conference & Expo 2025: September 24-25 2025, Singapore
For information, visit valve-world.net/valve-world-events/
The Valve World Southeast Asia team thanks our sponsors for their support:
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C o n t r o l Va lv e s
Control Valve Primer: A User’s Guide, Fifth Edition
Flow control expert
and prolific author
Dr Hans Baumann
has updated and
expanded his Control
Valve Primer, which
contains a wealth
of practical advice
on applying control
valves safely and
efficiently.
By David Sear, Valve World
I
About the Control Valve
Primer
Published by
the International
Society of
Automation, the
225-page Control
Valve Primer
is available in
paperback, ePub
and Kindle formats.
To view sample pages and order,
please visit: https://www.isa.org/
products/control-valve-primer-auser-s-guide-fifth-edition
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n this new edition, Dr Baumann—holder of
more than 150 patents and author of more
than 200 publications on control valves, fluid
mechanics, and acoustics—shares his expertise
in designing control loops and selecting final
control elements. The easy-to-read text provides
shortcuts through complex sizing and noise
calculation formulas and gives practical advice on
how to apply control valves for safety, reduced
energy costs, loop stability, and easy maintenance.
This edition expands on the following:
• The accurate, scientific-based, ABC sound-level
prediction method that can be applied to all types
and sizes of control valves in gas or liquid systems
• A method of predicting pipe vibration levels based
on acoustic sound power that enables technicians
to spot dangerous acceleration levels which could
damage pipes or attached instruments
• Advances in aerodynamic noise suppression
• Distributed control systems (DCSs) and smart
positioners
• The environmental impact of seat and stem
packing leakage
• Scientific insights on cavitation, super-sonic
gas velocities, and turbulence
• Selecting fail-safe valve open or close
positions to meet cybersecurity demands.
Designing a control loop
Discussing the intended audience, Dr Baumann
states that his Control Valve Primer has been
written primarily for novice instrument engineers.
“Even though such engineers have been educated
in feedback theory in college control courses
and consider themselves experts in computer
programming, they may suddenly be faced with the
challenge of designing a control loop in a process
plant. There, they discover that, in addition to all
the vaguely familiar electronic hardware such as
controllers and transmitters, they also need a final
control element. This element turns out to be a
cross between a piece of plumbing hardware and
a pneumatic logic system. Because their training
did not cover final control elements—valves—
these engineers are not equipped to answer the
30-plus entry questions on a typical control valve
specification sheet without much research.”
Dr Baumann has therefore crafted his reference
book to provide practical advice to make the
job of sizing and applying control valves easier
and help engineers determine what is relevant
when bombarded with conflicting claims from
competing control valve vendors. “At the very
least, it may keep them from wasting valuable
time wading through hundreds of pages of
scientifically worded books. This book also
familiarizes the seasoned engineer with the latest
technical information relating to control valves.
It is a must-read for any student of automatic
control systems,” emphasizes Dr Baumann.
Asked about updated sections, Dr Baumann
indicates that the book also discusses fluid
mechanical and acoustical phenomena such as
cavitation, super-sonic gas velocities, and the
causes of turbulence inside a valve. He continues:
“Other topics include advances in electric actuators,
the causes of dynamic instability, suppression of
aerodynamic and hydrodynamic noise, a discussion
on the environmental impact of seat and stem
packing leakage, and selecting fail-safe valve
open or close positions to meet cybersecurity
demands. Finally, there are useful tables on US and
international standards, pipe dimensions, preferred
materials, and steam tables.”
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Ac t uat i o n & n e t w o r k s
Benefits of ‘springless’ vane actuators
The challenge with
fail-safe processes
within air reservoirs
can be boiled
down to the lack
of standardization
that results in
complicated and
costly assemblies.
Standardizing these
processes can make
all the difference
and be immensely
beneficial.
By Bob Donnelly
Lack of standardization in fail-safes within air reservoirs.
The challenge
Due to the complication and cost of
integrating a fail-safe in an air reservoir, the
decision to use air reservoirs over springs
is determined based on the projected return
on time and investment (ROI). Historically,
the ROI for air reservoirs has only been
worthwhile on large actuators or on vane
actuators. Setting up air reservoirs for failsafe is equally as complicated on a large
actuator as on a small actuator. The difference
in cost of a large spring return more than
absorbs the necessary fixed cost to set up an
air reservoir system. For vane actuators, the
clock spring adds significant weight, cost, and
complexity of manufacturing.
Main air
supply
However, the basic premise of how fail-safe
within air reservoirs work is as simple as
understanding how double-acting actuators
work. When the main air supply is normal, the
open and close motion of the double-acting
actuator is powered by the main air supply,
see Figure 1. When the main air supply is
abnormal, the open or close motion to drive
the actuator to the fail position is powered
by a secondary air supply. The secondary
air supply could be thought of as a separate
supply airline, or an air reservoir separated
from the main air supply with a check valve,
see Figure 2.
While simple in concept, the historical market
failure of fail-safes within air reservoirs has been in
Trip system
integrated with pilot valve,
solenoid, or positioner
DA
actuator
Trip system
integrated with pilot valve,
solenoid, or positioner
DA
actuator
Secondary air supply
(Air reservoir)
Figure 1. Normal main air supply.
Main air
supply
Secondary air supply
(Air reservoir)
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Figure 2. Abnormal main air supply.
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Ac t uat i o n & n e t w o r k s
Trip system
integrated with pilot valve,
solenoid, or positioner
Main air
supply
DA
actuator
Secondary air supply
(Air reservoir)
Figure 3a and 3b. Using individual components drives up the cost of a fail-safe within air reservoirs system. NB: Each colour on the flow diagram and the actual photo
represents a unique component.
the complexity of integrating all the various
components (main air supply, secondary
air supply, trip system with pilot valve,
solenoid, or positioner with the actuator).
Each individual component and connection
between the components are custom,
making it a high-costing and time-consuming
expenditure. See Figures 3a and 3b.
Air reservoir
DA actuator
DA
actuator
Secondary air supply
(Air reservoir)
The solution
A solution to the complexity and cost
of fail-safes within air reservoirs is to
unify and standardize the components.
Rather than treating the actuator and
the secondary air supply as independent
components, it is recommended that the
two pressure vessels be unified under
one body. See Figures 4a and 4b.
In addition, it is suggested that the user
unify the trip system and check valve with
either a solenoid valve, pilot valve, or
positioner into one control system.
See Figure 5.
When the actuator and the control
system (trip system and check valve
with either a pilot valve, solenoid, or
positioner) are unified, integrating the
actuator becomes far simpler, much like
integrating two standardized components
or assembling a solenoid valve on
an actuator (two bolts). The cost of
integrating a fail-safe air reservoir
approaches zero. Figures 6a and 6b show
how a fail-safe with an air reservoir
package would look.
The airflow is the same as traditional
fail-safe within air reservoirs. When the
main air supply is normal, the open
and close motion of the double-acting
actuator is powered by the main air
supply, see Figure 7. When the main air
supply is abnormal, the failure to open
or failure to close motion is powered by
a secondary air supply, see Figure 8.
Figure 4a and 4b. Example of an actuator and secondary air supply unified in a single body
Trip system integrated
with solenoid and
check valve
Trip system integrated
with pilot valve and
check valve
Trip system
+
5/2
Solenoid valve
+
Check valve
Trip system
+
5/2
Pilot valve
+
Check valve
Trip system integrated
with positioner and
check valve
Trip system
+
Check valve
+
Easy
connection
to DA
positioner
Figure 5. Integrated trip system options
Main air
supply
Trip system
integrated with pilot valve,
solenoid, or positioner with
check valve
DA actuator
Secondary air supply
(Air reservoir)
Result and savings
By unifying and standardizing disparate
components, the cost of utilizing an air
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Figure 6a and 6b. Fail-safe setup with solenoid valve, pilot valve, positioner.
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Trip system
integrated with pilot valve,
solenoid, or positioner with
check valve
Main air
supply
DA actuator
Secondary air supply
(Air reservoir)
Figure 7. Normal air supply.
Trip system
integrated with pilot valve,
solenoid, or positioner with
check valve
Main air
supply
DA actuator
Secondary air supply
(Air reservoir)
Figure 8. Abnormal air supply.
Reservoir fail-safe
Spring fail-safe
Double-acting
5/2 double-acting
solenoid valve
5/2 double-acting
solenoid valve
Fail-safe
3/2 single-acting
solenoid valve
5/2 double-acting solenoid
valve with check valve
New moving parts needed to make double-acting into fail-safe
Figure 9. Actuator conversion options
Construction simplicity
Converting a double-acting actuator
into a spring-return actuator system
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Indirect cost
A smart air-reservoir fail-safe system
not only allows the quick and easy
conversion between double-acting and
fail-safe (can be as easy as incorporating
a check valve or not) but converting an
actuator between fail-close and failopen is as easy as reversing the air
supply to the actuator. This is as easy
as mounting the control system, such
as the solenoid valve, upside down. See
Figure 10. With spring-return actuators,
everything inside the actuator has to be
reinstalled in reverse. The simplicity of
converting between double-acting, failclose or fail-open reduces the necessary
inventory required to cover all actuation
requirements and drastically reduces the
labor time necessary for such conversion
(less than two minutes).
Direct cost
Figure 10. Fail-close versus fail-open installation.
reservoir for fail-safe approaches zero.
As a result, the operational and financial
calculus between using air reservoirs
versus springs for fail-safe fundamentally
changes across both small and large
actuators. The implication is improved
safety, as well as more solutions and
benefits for the end-user.
springs into actuators to only adding
a singular check valve. From a failure
mode and effects analysis, this greatly
reduces the potential failure points in a
system. Furthermore, springs in springreturn actuators will see environmental
air that could be corrosive, the check
valve will only see instrument air.
See Figure 9.
requires many new components.
Specifically, adding many springs in the
actuator and changing double-acting
5/2 solenoid valve to a single-acting 3/2
solenoid valve. On the other hand, with
a comprehensive smart air-reservoir failsafe system, converting between doubleacting to fail-safe can be as simple as
deciding whether or not to incorporate
a check valve inside the same solenoid
valve. In effect, it exchanges the
complexity of adding multiple moving
Air reservoirs have generally been used as
an economical solution over large springreturn actuators for the simple reason that
actuators do not have to be an extra-large
size to generate the torque to overcome
the spring and the valve. Springs eat up
more than half (typically 65%) the torque
of what actuators can generate, meaning
the actuator has less than half (usually
35%) of the torque available to the valve.
Air reservoirs do not have to contend with
springs, so only a smaller size upgrade
(less costly) is necessary. With the cost of
incorporating air reservoirs approaching
zero, this highly economical solution is
now available to both small and large
actuators. Most noticeably, this benefit
is evident in the vane actuator market
where the cost of spring-return actuators
is already high in both small and large
model sizes.
About the author
Bob Donnelly is Vice
President of Business
Development for FloTite
Valves & Controls. He has
over 30 years of process
control automation
experience.
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Resolving valve challenges in polymer discharge systems
For over three
decades, Bernard
Horsfield has been
advising plant
owners on how
to improve valve
performance in PE
facilities throughout
Europe and the
Middle East. For Valve
World, he kindly gave
a personal outline of
many of the ‘lessons
learned’ as regards
valves in critical
service in polymer
discharge systems
(PDS).
By Bernard Horsfield
I
n this article I will discuss the valves used
in polymer discharge systems (PDS) found
in gas phase fluidised-bed polymerization
plants. Gas phase polymerization is a flexible
way to manufacture high quality grades of
polyethylene (PE).
In fact, gas phase process technologies represent
the largest PE footprint in the world. PE is
used to produce a wide array of commodity
and premium resins that are used in everyday
products including food packaging, plastic
bottles, recreational equipment, pipe, and larger
commercial goods.
An advantage of the gas-phase processes is the
relative ease with which the reacted polymer can
be separated from the unreacted monomer. This
process also enables the production of different
types and grades of polymers from a single reactor.
In a reactor, gaseous monomer, comonomers
and proprietary catalysts combine to produce
a dry, polymer resin. This resin – along with
hydrocarbon vapour, unspent catalyst, and
possibly polymer sheets and chunks – flows
from the reactor to the PDS where unreacted
gas is separated from the product and returned
to the reactor. The resin product is then fed
downstream where it is purged with nitrogen to
neutralise any remaining absorbed hydrocarbons.
Finally, the granular polymer is pelletized.
The PDS usually consists of a number of vessels,
as well as a range of valves and piping. Valves
provide control for the PDS, isolation, gas venting
and recycling. All these valves are classified as
critical control elements.
Valve design problems
Very early in my career, I quickly gained experience
with gas phase polymer reactors in my role as
technical support for a leading valve manufacturer.
End user companies were making significant
investments at the time, so I travelled widely to visit
plants throughout Europe and also the Middle East.
These were exciting times for equipment suppliers,
thanks to technology developments, the introduction
of new catalysts and increases in production capacity.
However, such changes were putting larger loads
on equipment like valves, causing problems. I
therefore worked with our factory to address
issues of erosion and impaction.
It was the valves installed in the PDS that quickly
had our particular attention. Looking to identify
unexpected failures, we realised that the polymer
powder was getting under the soft seated ball
valve being used at the time. This led to a dramatic
increase in the torque required to cycle the valve.
If not addressed, the valve would seize up.
I have to explain at this point that the main
problem of impaction is not just the powder,
which for want of a better description resembles
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A typical gas phase reactor.
washing powder. As this powder leaves the
reactor it may still be in the process of changing
from a monomer into a polymer thanks to the
presence of catalyst. It is the growth of this
media once it gets into a cavity that causes the
real problem. If trapped polymer continues to
‘grow,’ it can exert huge loads on components.
In my early years, I personally witnessed multiple
instances where polymer discharge valves had
seriously eroded internals as well as cavities
which were completely filled with catalyst.
At the time the seats were made of carbon-filled
PTFE, which in hindsight were always going to be
a problem. Fortunately, a solution from the USA
was found that would hold the seats more firmly
in place during valve operation.
Later, industry moved to the use of trunnion-mounted,
metal-seated ball valves with PEEK inserts for bubble
tightness. Equipped with high-cycle actuators, these
constitute the valve of choice for many polymer
producers. The polymer-proof metal seat prevents
valve seizure and the anti-abrasive feature that
withstands the hard polymers and abrasive catalysts
found in polymer production plants today.
Back to the 90’s, Tungsten carbide coatings were
another step forward. The technology was still in its
infancy back then, with many coated balls having
to be rejected immediately after production due to
cracking, glazing or peeling. With perseverance we
managed to eliminate all the problems, but this took
quite some time working closely with suppliers.
Stem leakage
Like most engineered equipment, once you
modify and improve one part you move the load
to the next weakest point. In this case it was
the packing and stem leakage. We had achieved
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Requirements for PDS valves
Based on his decades of experience, Mr Horsfield recommends that the following list should
be considered when selecting valves for use in PDS applications:
• Full-bore ball valves
• Tungsten carbide clad balls
• Metal seats with Class VI shutoff
• 316 stainless steel bodies
• Stems typically made from high-strength steel to resist torque inertia
• Splined stems eliminate backlash
• High cycling rate: 300,000 to 500,000 cycles per year
• Fast cycle times: 2 to 3 seconds
• Withstand abrasive media
• Prevent growth/impaction of polymer in cavities and grooves
• Withstand physical forces
• Withstand vibration (extra support sometimes required to standards ASME bodies)
• Live-loaded packings limits hydrocarbon emissions
• Firesafe design (and not ‘fire-tested design’)
• Canopies for actuators exposed to direct sunshine
Valves are usually serviced every two years.
up my own test cell and trial a number of
designs I had put together.
As the stem and packing on the PDS valve
was a cartridge design I did not have to
use a complete valve for the tests. Valve
pressure did not play a role in this failure
which was purely due to packing load,
temperature and duty cycle.
My background in other industries paid off
and a solution was developed using seals
specifically designed for static/dynamic loads
in combination with a standard packing set.
I personally delivered the first stem cartridge,
which weighed in at 12 kilograms. Incidentally, I
took it on a plane as hand luggage; something I
very much doubt would be allowed today.
Fortunately, the assembly was extremely
successful, and the facility hit a high in
production output.
a higher cycle capacity and the packing
couldn’t cope.
Die-formed graphite packing rings formed the
company standard at the time. However, when
these proved ineffective in polymer discharge
valves, a PTFE chevron packing set was adopted.
At the time we were using both floating and
semi-floating balls, the latter being trunnionmounted. Both designs had independent
stem/packing cartridge.
Why am I telling you this? Because it is
important to explain how fire safety was
achieved even though we used a complete
set of PTFE chevron packing.
The principle of our design was that as the
packing degraded or became ineffective in a fire,
the stem would move up slightly under pressure
(for reference, the movement would only be a
few millimeters even on a product as large as
a 10” floating ball valve). The stem would then
create a metal-to-metal contact with the valve
body, effectively stopping the potential escape of
media.
When I was working with a plant in Europe, I
personally witnessed numerous packing sets
that had become solid PTFE blocks due to
cold flow under compression.
To understand how this happened, we need
to consider the static and dynamic loading
experienced by packings used in valves with
rotating stems. The outer diameter seals against
a static valve body whilst the inner diameter is
expected to seal against a rotating surface.
Needless to say, the chevrons wore out
very quickly on the inner diameter in this
application. The continual tightening of
the gland ring together with the process
temperature meant that ‘cold flow’ of the virgin
PTFE also played a factor in producing a solid
block of PTFE.
By now, the customer was under a great deal of
pressure to eliminate ethylene leakage into the
environment by the local authority in France.
So, we needed to find a solution quickly.
As both a design engineer and technical
support for a key end user, I was able to set
Left trunnion-mounted ball valve with traces of
polymer evident; peek bearings and inserts are
common.
Cross tie valves work very hard, vane actuators perform well.
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Extending service intervals
As technical support, I worked closely with a
client that had five separate plants in Saudi
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and Kuwait, I supervised both service and
replacement of actuators and switchboxes.
At the time, customers in these countries
were replacing scotch yoke designs with
vane actuators, to try and extend outages
from two years to three years.
The vane actuator more than met the
customers’ expectations in performance but
the weak link continued to be the valves.
In my honest opinion, valves that are
properly specified and manufactured can
achieve longer service intervals even in
demanding applications like polymer
discharge systems. The crux, however, is
whether the customer is willing to invest in
the technology that is required.
About the author
Packing set material has to be chosed carefully.
Arabia. In those days there was very little
security, with both movement and entry
almost unimpeded. I was therefore a frequent
visitor, moving regularly from site to site.
I recall supervising the valve outage
from a facility that wanted to benefit
from the various valve upgrades we
had designed. The valves were then
moved to a local sub-contract service
workshop for stripping and cleaning,
followed by insertion of the new seat
supports. Of course, all the necessary
checks were in place, such as an on-site
inspector to check the welding procedure
specifications.
That particular refit took up two whole
weeks. Nowadays, the same work is often
accomplished in just three days.
The experiences gained during these early
years were most helpful in my further career,
which saw me work with industry-leading
companies and products. For example,
when providing both commercial and
technical support for plants in Saudi Arabia
Bernard Horsfield has
been in the valve
industry since 1990.
With extensive work
experience in the Middle
East and Asia, he is
highly skilled in cryogenic
design, applications and
Gas Phase Polymer Discharge reactors.
Starting out with Neles Jamesbury, career
highlights include designing the first LNG
valve train assemblies for Shell Brunei and
later upgrades for UCC’s gas phase polymer
reactors in Europe and the Middle East. He
later became Engineering Manager for Metso
Automation’s ‘Jamesbury’ Product line,
focusing largely on the Middle East and India.
Bernard is currently a Director at Rodefish Ltd,
which was initially set up in 2005 to project
manage the DBB safety valves for Shell Oil’s
Corrib Project. Rodefish provides a suite of
services to the broader valve sector, including
design, quality, customer support, etc. Based in
both the UK and Abu Dhabi, UAE, the company
also provides ‘In country’ technical/sales support
for UK and US companies not in country.
p o w e r g e n e r at i o n
Focus on geothermal
Geothermal energy
is, in some areas
at least, being seen
as an important
building block in
the transformation
of the energy
sector as it is baseload capable and
can deliver large
amounts of thermal
energy. Valve World
approached
Mr Maurice Walter
(Head of Sales
with Hartmann
Valves GmbH) for
his considered
opinions on market
developments and
valve technology
issues.
By David Sear, Valve World
About Maurice Walter
Maurice Walter, the
Head of Sales at
Hartmann Valves
GmbH, can be reached
by email: sales@
hartmann-valves.com
Mr Walter, what are your thoughts on
the future of geothermal energy?
It is difficult to make a general statement,
because geothermal energy depends on local
geological potential and is therefore not
economically viable everywhere. Expansion
analyses continue to depend on other
framework conditions such as political support,
social acceptance, etc. Compared to other
renewable energy sources, however, geothermal
energy has the advantage of being more or
less continuously available and thus capable of
providing a baseload. Where there is very good
geological potential, it can be used not only to
generate heat but also electricity.
How would you describe current project
activity?
Here, too, there are large regional differences.
From our point of view, there was a surge in the
development of projects in Germany about 5-10
years ago, which is now picking up speed again.
The same applies to Austria and Switzerland.
Furthermore, we are observing a developing
market in Eastern Europe and hope to be
involved in projects there in the near future.
Geothermal energy is already very widespread,
at least for the heating sector, also in the
Netherlands, and there are extensive expansion
plans. Traditionally, there is extensive use in
Iceland. In some areas of Africa, geothermal
potential has also been successfully developed
on various scales for several years.
What are the challenges in setting up a
new geothermal power plant?
In general, as with all infrastructure projects,
approval procedures are always an obstacle
and sometimes also a project impediment.
Furthermore, public acceptance also plays a
role in geothermal energy, as there have been
negative project examples in the past not so
much due to technological problems but rather
due to planning errors. The biggest challenge in
geothermal projects, however, is dealing with the
exploration risk. Since, compared to oil and gas
production, the projects usually consist of only
a few wells, high investment costs are lost if a
well is not successful. This risk is often difficult
to hedge in advance or can only be hedged at
high cost. Furthermore, occurrence of scaling can
be difficult-to-predict, leading increased costs
and downtime later in operation.
Does the sector use standard items or
perhaps require engineered items?
At least for the area of drilling, i.e. what takes
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Hartmann Valves’ products installed at the Dürrnhaar
geothermal facility in Germany. Source: SWM
place subsurface, it can be said that many
things, such as pipes, are standard products
from oil and gas production and storage. Some
minor adjustments are necessary, but often no
special challenges.
What about valves? Any special
requirements there?
When we started supporting geothermal projects
with our wellhead equipment about 20 years
ago, we had a long experience from the oil and
gas sector and the basic technology is the same.
However, there are application-specific features
to consider, such as the fact that the majority
of projects use an underground electric pump,
which requires a cable gland to be provided at
the wellhead.
In addition, there are often other projectspecific features that sometimes require creative
solutions.
Any final advice as regards valve
selection?
Customers should be aware that, especially
in comparison to gate valves, ball valves are
usually associated with higher investment
costs, but with lower life cycle costs due to
the significantly lower maintenance effort.
Furthermore, purely metal-seated ball valves
offer advantages when scaling occurs, as this
can be sheared off the surface when actuated
and does not accumulate in the seat area, thus
making the valve inoperable or damaging it in
the long term.
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Ac t uat i o n & n e t w o r k s
Pneumatic actuator offers accurate valve handling
Actuators come in
many shapes and
sizes. They find their
application across all
sorts of industries:
from oil and gas and
water treatment to
power generation,
chemical processing,
and more. bar
pneumatische
Steuerungssysteme
GmbH has released
their bar-agturn®; a
pneumatic quarterturn actuator.
By Alexandra Kist, Valve World
V
alve actuators are integral components
in various industries, enabling the
automated control of valves to regulate
fluid flow and maintain the efficiency and
safety of processes. They come in various types, each
suitable for different applications, and are crucial for
achieving precise control and automation in industrial
systems. One such example is the bar-agturn® from
bar pneumatische Steuerungssysteme GmbH.
Pneumatic quarter-turn actuators for
extended end position settings
The squaring of the circle does not have to be limited
to the opening angle of 90° for shut-off valves, but
other rotating angles can be individually set.
The bar-agturn actuator series with angle extension
up to 180° can be used for valves that have an
operating range beyond the opening angle of 90°,
such as 3-way valves, pipe diverters or flap boxes in
industrial applications, in bulk material handling and
water treatment at:
• System and valve manufacturers
• Pump and blower manufacturers
• Plant manufacturers
A typical process is the use of a butterfly valve
for throttling, which must never close completely,
but must remain open by at least 10° to 15° to
maintain the pump function.
Extended end position adjustment is also necessary
for 3-way Y-type valves. Despite different switch
shapes, the same actuator model can be set up and
individually adjusted to the outlet angles.
Patented system for absolute accuracy
Optimum adjustment of the fitting is achieved on
the bar-agturn with the aid of a newly developed,
patented adjustment cam as well as one adjustment
screw each for the end position adjustment.
With this cam, the adjustment range has been
considerably extended. The setting angle of the
drive can now be limited up to 20° before the
respective nominal end position. In addition, the
bar-agturn® on 2-way valve with flap seal. Image
courtesy of bar pneumatische Steuerungssysteme GmbH.
special shape of the setting cam ensures that the
optimum pressure point is exerted on the setting
screw at every set angle. Transverse forces that
could damage the screw are thus excluded.
Economical and safe
This interaction enables precise adjustment to the
production process, thus avoiding downtimes.
Without constant readjustment and checking during
adjustment, there is a considerable saving of time.
The valves are protected, as caking of the medium
is prevented and opening against the process flow is
not necessary. Another positive aspect is the reduced
loss in the batches due to continuous processes.
Any desired rotating angle between 90° and 180°
can be precisely adjusted to individual fittings with
the variable adjustment options and increases
availability in the application. The reduced number
of variants reduces stock-keeping.
The SIL 3 certified pneumatic actuators baragturn® guarantee increased reliability of
industrial plants.
Valve actuators are responsible for automating the operation of valves. They can either open, close, or
modulate the position of the valve to regulate the flow rate, pressure, or level of a fluid within a system.
Various types of actuators are available for the valve market. These include:
• Electric actuators: these use electrical power and are commonly used in industries where precise
control and automation are required.
• Pneumatic actuators: these use compressed air to move the valve. They are often chosen for their
simplicity and reliability.
• Hydraulic actuators: these use pressurised fluid, typically oil, to control valve movement. They are
known for their high force output.
• Manual actuators: these require human intervention to operate. They are often used in smallscale or emergency situations.
• Solenoid actuators: these use electromagnetically generated force to control valve positions,
making them suitable for quick and precise actions.
Valve actuators are often crucial for safety-critical applications. Fail-safe mechanisms are often
incorporated to ensure that valves return to a safe position in case of power or control system failures.
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INNOVATIONS & SOLUTIONS
DNV supports B.F.E. Bonney Forge
DNV has released to B.F.E. Bonney
Forge the CE marking for a
pressure vessel (3D printed gate
valve 1 ∞” class 150 in ASTM F3184
S31603) printed with additive
manufacturing technology by a
team from Shell at the qualified
3DP facility of the Energy
Transition Campus Amsterdam.
The destination of this gate valve
is the Shell Energy and Chemicals
Park Rotterdam, where it will be
installed. This pioneering work is
poised to showcase the myriad
benefits and, more importantly,
the safety associated with
valves manufactured using AM
technology. It sets the stage for
the commercial production of prequalified pressure components
with AM technology, assuring
adherence to rigorous quality
standards. These components
will play a pivotal role in ensuring
the safe operation of equipment
within the energy sector.
Saf-T-Matic ESD valve achieves API 6D
certification
Kings Energy Services Ltd.,
the exclusive holder of all
manufacturing,
distribution,
and trademark rights to the
Saf-T-Matic Valve, is proud to
announce that the Saf-T-Matic
has successfully achieved API
6D Certification. This certification
further solidifies the valve's
position as an industry-leading
solution for flow control.
For decades, the Saf-T-Matic
has been recognised as an
established,
reliable,
and
effective tool in the oil & gas
sector. Its superior design
ensures a safe and convenient
method for controlling the
shutdown of flow lines when
pressures deviate from predetermined limits. Whether
it's oil well flow lines, gas
lines, hydraulic lines, or any
application requiring stringent
high- and low-pressure controls,
the Saf-T-Matic performs well.
Emerson announces valve health application
Emerson has announced the
Plantweb
Insight™
Valve
Health Application, a powerful
software tool that combines
Fisher control valve expertise
with
advanced
analytic
algorithms. The new app makes
it possible for users to visualize
an entire connected fleet of
valves while prioritising actions
based on the health index of
each valve. This helps plant
personnel optimise valve repair
activities, resulting in faster and
better maintenance decisions,
leading to reduced downtime.
The Plantweb Insight Valve
Health
Application
speeds
provides
a
user-friendly
interface,
with
easy-tounderstand
and
intuitive
graphics. The app includes
Emerson’s Valve Health Index,
produced by a proprietary
algorithm, which shows plant
personnel the level of health
for each valve. The Valve Health
Index allows users to enter
information regarding their
plant's processes, including the
criticality of the valve and the
financial impact if the valve
were to fail, making the index
more informative.
AMPO POYAM VALVES & CLARKE VALVE sign agreement
AMPO POYAM VALVES, a worldwide
leader in highly engineered valves
for the most severe services,
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and CLARKE VALVE, developer
and intellectual property owner
of the Dilating Disk Valve,
industry-leading control valve
technology for reducing fugitive
industrial methane emissions,
announced an exclusive worldwide
licensing
agreement.
The Dilating Disk Valve, a
plug-and-play
alternative
to traditional globe control
valves, has been field-proven
with stellar results over the
last several years, through
the allocation of substantial
financial
and
technical
resources in partnership with
Clarke Valve investors, Saudi
Aramco
Energy
Ventures,
Chevron Technology Ventures,
and Climate Investment, a
specialist
decarbonisation
investor founded by a number
of the world’s leading energy
companies.
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Danfoss introduces EKE 100
Danfoss is extending the
expansion ecosystem. With stable
performance, superior operating
conditions, and six models to
choose from, the EKE 100 range
of superheat controllers and valve
drivers supports highly reliable
system functioning encapsulating
20+ years of experience in
superheat
management.
This new solution for superheat
and valve drive control is easily
integrated with other Danfoss
products ensuring a simplified
system design and implementation
process. In addition to combining
superheat management and
valve driver modes in the same
device, it features the possible
management of 1 or 2 valves
independently plus variants with
IP00, IP20, or IP20 with display.
CLA-VAL introduces CLA-VAL D35
Swiss company CLA-VAL, a
manufacturer
of
automatic
control
valves,
serving
waterworks,
industrial,
fire
protection, aviation fueling, and
marine customers throughout
the world, introduces the CLAVAL D35, a versatile autonomous
controller
designed
for
energy-efficient fluid control.
It excels at switching solenoids
based on time, pressure, and flow
conditions, optimizing pressure in
water networks, and facilitating
valve flushing. With six acquisition
channels,
ample
memory,
and advanced communication
technologies,
it
ensures
seamless data management.
Its intuitive WiFi interface
simplifies commissioning and
remote configuration, eliminating
the
need
for
additional
equipment.
Directly operated solenoid valves series
KL-KLE
The Series KL and KLE miniaturised
10 mm solenoid valves have been
designed for industrial applications
and medical devices that require
high flow rates and pressures
within compact dimensions. Its
compact design, reduced weight,
and low energy consumption
make the KL version the ideal
solution for applications within
confined spaces and limited power
supply, such as portable oxygen
concentrators or emergency lung
ventilators. For applications that
demand more robust levels of
performance, the KLE version has
been designed to control higher
pressures and flow rates compared
to traditional solenoid valves.
The body is designed in such a
way it can be mounted both on
manifold and on subbase and the
valve is available in 2-way normally
closed and in 3-way normally
closed, open, and universal
versions. The use of a longer coil
allowed to increase the pressure
values the valves can withstand.
M&J Valve offers 4-way diverter valve
The M&J Valve 4-way diverter
valve system from Celeros
Flow Technology is specifically
designed to meet the rigid
requirements of bi-directional
meter
proving,
including
frequent cycling, zero leakage,
and reliable, repeatable sealing.
Its
unique
design
and
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operating characteristics mean
that the 4-Way Valve System
can be cycled hundreds of
times per day, completing
each cycle in a matter of
seconds.
Field
adjustable
mechanical stops between
the body and plug virtually
eliminate operator failure, seal
misalignment, and leakage
common in other valves.
Large, heavy-duty stems and
bearings plus field replaceable
mechanically retained resilient
seals (Viton standard) make
this valve highly robust
and low in maintenance.
The Differential Pressure Gauge
Seating Method is simple,
automatic, and does not use
solenoids, making it simple
and reliable in the harshest
operating conditions.
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Aker Carbon Capture awarded feasibility
study in France
Aker Carbon Capture has
been awarded a feasibility
study to implement carbon
capture
at
a
waste-toenergy facility in France. The
planned capture capacity will
be approx. 200,000 tonnes
of CO2 per year and will be
based on two Just Catch 100
carbon capture units. Yearto-date, Aker Carbon Capture
has now contracted studies,
Mobile Test Unit campaigns,
and pre-FEEDs for a combined
capture capacity of 8.7 million
tonnes of CO2 per year.
The
study
will
assess
the optimal CO2 capture,
conditioning, and compression
solution for a waste-to-energy
facility. For this project,
Aker Carbon Capture aims
to deliver its standardized
Just Catch modular product,
incorporating the company’s
Energy Saver technology.
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QatarEnergy, Shell sign 27-year LNG supply
agreements
Affiliates of QatarEnergy and
Shell signed two long-term LNG
sale and purchase agreements
for the supply of up to 3.5
million tons per annum of LNG
from Qatar to the Netherlands.
Pursuant to the SPAs, the LNG
will be delivered to the Gate
LNG terminal located in the
port of Rotterdam starting in
2026 for a term of 27 years.
The LNG volumes will be sourced
from the two joint ventures
between QatarEnergy and Shell
that hold interests in Qatar’s North
Field East (NFE) and North Field
South (NFS) expansion projects.
Shell’s partnership in the North
Field LNG Expansion Projects is
made up of a 6.25% share in the
32 MTPA NFE project and a 9.375%
share in the 16 MTPA NFS project.
MRC Global provides valves to biofuel refinery project
MRC Global Inc. has announced that
it served as a key valve supplier for
the Preem Lysekil Refinery biofuel
project, located in Lysekil, Sweden.
This project will make the Lysekil Refinery
the largest producer of renewable fuels
in Scandinavia and aid Preem in its goal
of creating a more sustainable future.
Preem, working with Wood, one of
the world’s leading consulting and
engineering companies, collaborated
to modify the Synsat unit at Preem’s
Lysekil Refinery. This unit will produce
clean renewable diesel based on
various renewable feedstocks, including
rapeseed oil. As part of the upgrade,
the unit will be prepared to process
various renewable feedstocks. The unit
is scheduled to be operational in 2024.
MRC Global supplied over 2,200 valves,
including gate, globe, and check valves,
∞” through 24”, in various alloys, such
as carbon steel, stainless steel, chrome
molybdenum, and other high alloys within
a compressed timeline meeting a critical
deadline.
James Mannebach appointed as interim CEO of Velan
Velan
Inc.
announces
that its board of directors
has appointed Mr James
Mannebach, Chair of the Board
of Directors of Velan, as interim
CEO of Velan. This appointment
follows the decision from Mr
Bruno Carbonaro to resign
from his positions of President,
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CEO, and director of Velan.
“I am honoured to be
appointed as the interim CEO
of Velan and by the support
of the Velan Board and the
Velan family. I am confident
that there will be a seamless
transition. I have been working
with Velan since 2018 and, over
the last years, as the Chair of
its Board of Directors, I have
met regularly with Velan’s
management team and its
employees. I have confidence
in our team and I am looking
forward to contributing to the
next chapter of Velan’s story.”
said Mr James Mannebach.
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AVK Group acquires Bayard and Belgicast
The AVK Group has acquired 100%
interest in the Bayard and Belgicast
Groups of companies with businesses in
Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, and China.
The acquisition includes the companies:
Bayard S.A.S, Belgicast International
S.L., and Talis Flow Control (Shanghai)
Co. Ltd. as well as the sales companies
in Italy (Belgicast Italia S.r.l.) and
Portugal (Industra – Comercio de
Equipamentos
Industriais
S.A.).
Going forward, the business will continue
to trade as Bayard and Belgicast and
continue to operate out of its head
Monitoring district energy networks in Kotka
Kotkan Energia is a local energy
supplier specialising in versatile
energy production in the Kotka
area. They mainly produce district
energy, industrial steam, electricity,
and waste utilisation. Vexve’s
valves and iSENSE monitoring
solutions are part of the effective
and reliable district energy
distribution of Kotkan Energia.
Two monitoring systems were
connected to the district energy
lines during the renovation
of Ratakatu and Kotkankatu:
iSENSE
Opti
for
real-time
network optimization and iSENSE
Pulse for leakage detection
While using Vexve iSENSE products,
Kotkan Energia can feed real
measuring data into their district
energy simulation models, such
as information about pressure
and temperature. This ensures
that the simulation models are
accurate. The devices also enable
optimizing network operation.
offices and manufacturing sites in
Meyzieu near Lyon, France, Mungia and
Toledo, Spain, and Shanghai, China.
Bayard and Belgicast are strong and wellestablished brands with a strong portfolio
of leading water industry products with
significant market positions on hydrants,
gate valves, butterfly valves, pressure
control and regulation valves, and other
accessories, primarily for the water
industry.
Unico Mechanical awarded a contract
Unico Mechanical Corp., a
provider of turnkey overhaul
and repair services for the
hydroelectric power generation
industry, has announced that
the US Army Corps of Engineers
awarded
the
company
a
contract for the refurbishment
of
two
216-in.
diameter
butterfly valves and associated
components at the Fort Peck
Dam located in Fort Peck, Mont.
Included in the refurbishment is
the supply of new disk seals, upper
and lower trunnion housings and
bushings, the design build of new
HPUs, hydraulic actuators, new
actuator linkage with integral
locking mechanisms, new bypass
piping and associated valves,
new working platforms, penstock
inspection,
and
coatings.
Unico will perform all activities
associated with the project inhouse including manufacturing
of new and replacement
components for the valves, site
refurbishment of the valves,
installation of new equipment,
and plant commissioning.
ANDRITZ acquires NAF valve business
International
technology
group ANDRITZ has signed an
agreement
with
Flowserve
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Corporation based in Texas, USA,
to take over its NAF AB business.
NAF AB engineers, designs, and
builds Flowserve’s NAF control
valve portfolio. It is a leading
supplier with long-standing
experience in providing process
control valves for pulp and paper
and other related industries.
With this acquisition, Andritz
is adding control valves to its
portfolio of process actuators,
analysers, and measurement
equipment for the pulp and
paper making process. For many
years, Andritz has successfully
equipped its production plant
and
equipment
deliveries
with NAF control valves.
This acquisition complements
Andritz’s capabilities to provide
instrumentation,
advanced
process controls, online process
simulation, and digital twins
through its IDEAS digitalisation
platform. In addition, the NAF
control valves will be seamlessly
integrated into Andritz’s Metris
Asset Management suite, which
provides automated monitoring
of control valves to maximise
plant uptime and process
stability.
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Heap & Partners manufactures valves for
major platform
HEAP & PARTNERS, a leading
manufacturer
in
precision
and
valve
engineering,
has
announced
a
major
manufacturing
project
for
Serica Energy’s 2023 planned
maintenance Turnaround on its
Bruce facilities in the North Sea.
Serica is the UK’s leading
mid-tier
independent
oil
and gas companies and
operates the Bruce platform,
which is responsible for
processing about 5% of
the UK’s gas production.
The introduction of the 16inch Serica Valve marks
a
significant
milestone
standing as the largest
Phase valve produced by
Heaps to date, weighing
just under four tonnes.
In a highly competitive
landscape, Heaps secured the
contract and designed and
manufactured twelve Phase
Trunnion Ball valves, several
being actuated packages for
emergency shutdown duty,
tailored for deployment on
the Bruce platform located
340km northeast of Aberdeen,
Scotland;
showcasing
its
prowess in delivering highperformance solutions while
meeting demanding lead times
for offshore applications.
Asahi/America Expands Series 19 Actuation
Line
Asahi/America, Inc., has recently
expanded its Series 19 electric
actuation line to include a
multiturn unit capable of operating
on diaphragm and gate valves
up to 4”. The Series 19 MAV
MultiPack® multiturn actuator
features accelerated cycle times
ranging from 13 to 100 seconds
and a smart feature that tracks
the number of completed cycles.
Controlled by firmware, the
Series 19 MAV MultiPack® is
available in two packages as on/
off or modulating unit. The MAV
MultiPack® mounts on Asahi/
America Type-14 diaphragm valves
and gate valves up to 4”. It includes
a heater, one set of dry contacts for
PLC confirmation and one for alarm
reporting, OLED screen with push
buttons, local controls and a QR
code for easy and instant access
to user manuals.
Limitorque for mains replacement project
Acrodyne Pty Ltd-built Limitorque actuators
were recently specified with AVFI DN750
plug valves complete with 2-meter
extensions also supplied by AVFI Pty Ltd.
The complete assemblies were coupled
together where gearbox end-stops were
adjusted, actuators set and cycled
ensuring a smooth site installation.
This project is a Melbourne Water initiative
replacing 80 to 100 year old mains forming
part of the Olinda to Mitcham pipeline, three
existing mains were replaced by two 1350mm
pipelines to transport and distribute water
between the Olinda and Mitcham Reservoirs.
Babcock Valves passed the inspection of gate valve
Spanish valve manufacturer
Babcock
Valves
passed
an
inspection
with
Iberdrola and SGS teams.
The bench performing an
hydrotest of a 3” 150#
nuclear-qualified gate valve.
The valve was designed in
accordance with ASME Section
III and actuated through an
SMB Limitorque actuator, that
offers excellent strength and
durability, being a veteran of
the nuclear power industry.
Inspection
passed.
After
painting it will go directly
to Cofrentes Nuclear Power
Plant.
Proman, Mitsubishi sign MoU
Proman has signed an MoU with Mitsubishi
Corporation to explore building a worldscale ultra low-carbon ammonia facility
in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The proposed
plant would produce approximately 1.2
million tonnes per year of clean ammonia
by incorporating state-of-the-art carbon
capture and sequestration technology.
The proposed ultra low-carbon ammonia
facility will be located on Proman’s
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existing site in Lake Charles, adjacent
to Proman’s natural gas to methanol
plant which is also under development.
Ammonia produced at the facility will be
primarily exported to Japan as a clean
fuel to reduce emissions from coalfired power plants, in line with Japan’s
national strategy to grow domestic
ammonia consumption to help achieve its
decarbonisation goals.
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CIRCOR announces acquisition by KKR
CIRCOR
International,
Inc. has announced the
successful completion of its
acquisition by investment
affiliates of KKR for USD
56.00 per share. As a result
of the completion of the
transaction, CIRCOR common
stock has ceased trading and
will no longer be listed on
the New York Stock Exchange.
KKR will also support CIRCOR
in implementing a broadbased employee ownership
program to allow all of
its employees to have the
opportunity to participate in
the benefits of ownership of
the company. This strategy
is based on the belief that
employee
engagement
and a strong ownership
culture are key drivers in
building stronger companies.
Since 2011, KKR portfolio
companies have awarded
billions of dollars of total
equity value to over 60,000
non-senior
management
employees across more than
35 portfolio companies.
Emerson’s new digital valve controller
Emerson has announced the
Fisher™ FIELDVUE™ DVC7K
Digital Valve Controller, a
new design improving upon
30 years of field-proven
innovation.
The
DVC7K
features Advice at the Device™
technology with embedded
computing
and
analytics
that convert raw data into
actionable information locally
with Bluetooth ® capability,
within the device. This means
maintenance personnel can
receive the data via their
phone, tablet, or computer
wirelessly without having
to be in a control room at
the plant location. The new
valve controller technology
improves the performance,
reliability, and uptime of both
on-off and control valves—
and by extension, an entire
process plant or facility—in
a wide variety of process
industry applications, and
provides
the
information
required to create streamlined
work processes.
Syveco launches a brand-new website
Syveco, a master stockist in the industrial
valve sector, is thrilled to unveil its brand-
new website which aims to enhance its
customers’ experience.
The website presents an extensive source of
corporate knowledge, providing users with
an in-depth understanding of Syveco’s values
and high transparency about their operations,
teams, and partners.
A highlight of the new website is its display of
stock availability. Users can instantly identify
which products are in stock. This transparency
allows Syveco’s customers to save time and
get access freely to this information.
PetrolValves completes major overhaul
project in Norway
PetrolValves’ Services Team
smoothly handled a major
overhaul on the island of Oøy,
in the municipality of Øygarden,
Norway. The high complexity
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of the job and difficult valve
accessibility required several
tasks which were completed
successfully, by means of
specific equipment to allow valve
disassembly and local reassembly.
During the 2023 planned
shutdown,
PetrolValves
performed the replacement of
a valve trim at the site of a 30”
600 through conduit slab gate
valve with a hydraulic actuator.
“We were able to execute this
major overhaul project in 31
days, despite task complexity
and the large scope of activities,”
stated Sandro Malquori, CEO of
PetrolValves. “I’m proud of our
Services team that flawlessly
executed this refurbishment
operation.”
Dive into the world of products with ease
thanks to downloadable documentation.
Technical specifications, installation guides,
certifications, and so on, are now easily
accessible.
This is the first step in the transformation
of the Syveco website. A second phase is
currently under development, which will
enable customers to create accounts and
access e-commerce functionalities, further
enhancing their experience in terms of the
fluidity of exchanges.
W&O Supply & BROEN Clorius Controls
partner
W&O Supply will add low-leakage
valves to its portfolio of marine
valves, actuated valves, pipes,
and
engineered
solutions.
The new product is an ultra-low
leak three-way valve especially
designed for HT-systems on
2-stroke main engines. It increases
system efficiency, helping save
fuel and reduce CO2 emissions.
Compared to most valves, which
have a typical leakage of 2% or
more, the new valve offered by
W&O Supply has a leakage rate
of less than 0.01%. The valve
controls the temperature in the
HT-system of the main engine,
which must be kept warm when
not sailing and needs to be kept
cool during normal operations.
The valve can be used on vessels
to replace larger-sized, existing
valves. Retrofit and replacement
can be done without the need to
modify existing pipe work. Valve
replacements can also be done
in locations at ports, without the
need to dry-dock vessels.
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GAIN supports SFEG in its acquisition of Climax
Gladstone
Investment
Corporation (GAIN) continued
its
support
of
portfolio
company
Specialized
Fabrication Equipment Group
LLC (SFEG) with additional
debt and equity capital to
support its acquisition of
CPMT Holdings Corp., and
subsidiaries, including Climax
Portable Machine Tools, Inc.
Headquartered in Newberg,
Oregon, Climax is a designer
and manufacturer of portable
machine tools, welding systems,
and valve testing and repair
systems. The products are
used for non-discretionary, onsite, high-precision machining
of
critical
infrastructure
assets
and
equipment.
SFEG designs and sells a suite
InflowControl optimises oil production
InflowControl,
a
provider
of
advanced
production
optimisation solutions, has
successfully completed its
first installations in Malaysia
of the Autonomous Inflow
Control Valve (AICV®) with
an
independent
operator.
InflowControl’s
AICV®
technology remains ‘open’ to
flow for oil-saturated zones
and autonomously restricts
unwanted water and gas
without any downhole power
or control lines to the surface.
By tailoring the AICVs for
each reservoir’s needs based
on the fluids’ viscosity and
density contrasts, the AICV®
enables operators to optimise
zonal production rates based
on the composition of the
fluids. This enables enhanced
ultimate
oil
recovery,
reduced well intervention,
and reduced CO2 intensity
per BOPD for operators.
This achievement highlights
InflowControl’s
commitment
to driving innovation and
its ability to penetrate new
markets.
GF Piping Systems & Xi’an Sunresin announce cooperation
To foster innovation and drive advancements
in the salt lake lithium extraction industry
and beyond, GF Piping Systems, a leading flow
solutions provider, strengthens its seven-year
relationship with Xi’an Sunresin New Materials
Co., Ltd., an innovation-oriented high-tech
enterprise that specializes in supplying Ion
exchange resins, adsorption and separation
resins, complete systems, integrated overall
solutions and relevant technical services, with
a strategic cooperation partnership in China.
GF Piping Systems and Sunresin are delighted to
announce a strategic cooperation that combines
Sunresin’s expertise in ion exchange adsorption
technology and GF Piping Systems’ extensive
capabilities in piping systems and related solutions.
Sunresin’s expertise, coupled with GF Piping
Systems’ comprehensive range of high-quality
solutions, including UPVC and CPVC pipeline
systems, automatic valves, and instrument
products, positions this partnership as a force for
innovation and progress.
Shipham Valves purpose-built valve testing area
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journey is still evolving with
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the development of a new,
purpose-built, and dedicated
valve testing area. Since its
high-quality valve solutions are
used in numerous corrosive and
severe service environments,
they
are
subjected
to
rigorous testing procedures.
This dedicated testing area
is located close to the valve
assembly areas, which helps
maintain a smooth workflow.
With up to six separate testing
rigs, this self-contained facility
allows for simultaneous air and
water testing of valves at any
given time. These test rigs
currently have the capability
to test pressure classes 150600, with other testing areas
having the capability to test
up to pressure class 1500.
A screen has been erected
around the actual test area.
Each testing rig has been
fitted with safety screens
and is equipped with a crane
that allows safe lifting of up
to 500 kilos for enhanced
safety.
of branded, specialty equipment
for the fabrication and welding
industry. Chief Executive Officer
of SFEG, Vinay Varma, said, “The
company is excited to add the
Climax portfolio to the group of
products we offer our customers
and partners, and to join with
such a strong management
team at Climax to continue
the growth of the combined
company.”
SPM™ EdgeX Valve
and EdgeX Carbide
Seat
The SPM™ EdgeX Valve and
EdgeX Carbide Seat are
setting new standards for
valve and seat life. The EdgeX
Carbide Seat is field proven
to last six times longer than
conventional seats, pushing
the lifespan to more than
500 hours. It features a
patented tungsten carbide
insert and is engineered to
withstand wear, cracking,
and washout even under the
harshest pumping conditions.
It also addresses another
challenge – compatibility.
The EdgeX Carbide Seat has
a 30° strike angle, enabling
easy
interchangeability.
Designed
to
maximise
the EdgeX Carbide Seat’s
performance, EdgeX Valve’s
proprietary,
industryfirst urethane heads wear
deeper and last twice as
long as conventional valves.
Obtaining over 120 hours
of life from a valve further
reduces operating expenses,
maintenance time, and safety
risks.
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Pennsylvania American Water to build WTP
Utility company Pennsylvania American
Water and local officials have broken
ground on a new water treatment plant in
East Vincent Township, Chester County, US.
The
Lock
57
Water
Treatment
Plant
will
supply
water
for
the
township’s
water
system.
The project will see an investment
of EUR 115M and will cover a range
of
treatment
improvements
and
key infrastructure best practices.
It includes the installation of an
ultraviolet light disinfection system for
an additional protection layer against
viruses and bacteria, primary plate
settlers for pretreatment, and granular
activated carbon filters, among others.
The current Shady Lane Water Treatment
Plant is situated near the new facility
and was built in 1918 and has undergone
several expansion projects since.
Due to site constraints at this plant, the
company acquired a new greenfield site
from the Commonwealth in 2019 for the
upcoming Lock 57 facility.
China-Brunei to move on to Phase 2
Hengyi Industries, the largest
joint
venture
between
Brunei and China, signed an
Implementation Agreement for
the Pulau Muara Besar (PMB)
Phase 2 Development, marking
another milestone for the
flagship petrochemical project.
Hengyi Industries is a joint
venture
between
China’s
Zhejiang Hengyi Group and
Damai Holdings, a whollyowned subsidiary under the
Brunei government’s Strategic
Development Capital Fund,
owning 70 percent and 30 percent
of the shares, respectively.
The first phase of Hengyi PMB
petrochemical project was put
into operation in November
2019. The completion of phase
2 will increase the crude oil
refining capacity by an additional
2 million tons per year, Qiu
Jianlin, Chairman of Zhejiang
Hengyi Group, told Xinhua.
The minister said the agreement
for the Phase 2 project marked
another important milestone
in the partnership between
Brunei and China, expecting
Hengyi to continue upholding
high standards to implement
the Phase 2 project and make
greater contributions to Brunei’s
socio-economic development.
F.W. Webb opens newest wholesale location
F.W. Webb Company, a wholesale
distributor of plumbing, heating,
HVAC, LP gas, refrigeration,
pipe, valves and fittings in
the Northeast, announced the
opening of its newest wholesale
location in Maspeth, Queens.
Like all F.W. Webb wholesale
locations serving customers
in the residential, commercial
and industrial trades, Maspeth
is a one-stop source for
an extensive inventory of
high-quality
products,
instore
expert
assistance
and
unrivaled
customer
service for planned projects,
emergency jobs and ongoing
maintenance and repairs,”
www.valve-world.net
said Bob Mucciarone, F.W.
Webb’s Chief Operating Officer.
“Residential and commercial
contractors
and
industrial
professionals rely on F.W. Webb
for everything from a single
replacement product to the
complex components, design
and technical expertise required
to build and maintain large-
scale facilities,” said General
Manager James Turbide. “Our
newest location will continue
this longstanding tradition
in the Maspeth, Queens
community and underscore
our unwavering, 150+ year
commitment to supporting
customers before, during and
after every job.”
BEL Valves
completes critical
choke bridge module
project
BEL Valves has completed a
critical project alongside a
leading energy technology
company,
to
repair
a
number of valves for a set
of choke bridge modules
located offshore in Norway.
Two 2, 1/16” and two 3/4”
valves underwent a full
overhaul in Stavanger, Norway,
as well as an upgrade to
the
open
compensator
which
was
reconfigured
to a closed compensator
to solidify the manifold.
Bespoke
tooling
was
manufactured and supplied
to the project showcasing the
BEL Valves team’s extensive
expertise and knowledge in
valve repair and maintenance.
Following the upgrade and
repair, the modules were
pressure tested to ensure the
manifolds were capable of
working efficiently offshore with
no integrity or leaking issues.
A total of eight valves have now
been refurbished across the last
three years with more modules
expected in the coming years.
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Aero Actuator Co., LTD.
NO.31-2 Zhongxing
Road, Yangshe Town,
Zhangjiagang City,
Jiangsu Province, China
CHINA
tel: +86-0512-582025888109
fax: +86-512-58916891
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www.aerotork.com
Electric-Hydraulic
Actuator SIL IP66/68
BT4 CT4 Leader in
Chinese standard draft
150-250000Nm
Dynamic Corporation
Limited (DCL)
6th Liufangyuanheng
Road,
Donghu High Tech District,
Wuhan, Hubei
People’s Republic of
China
tel:+86-27-86573977
ext.833
fax:+86-27-86573933
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www.whdcl.com
Electric Actuators
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EMME TECHNOLOGY
S.r.l.
Via Socrate 10,
20864 Agrate Brianza (MB)
Italy
tel: +39 039 9020000
fax: +39 039 9020001
sales@emmetech.com
www.emmetech.com
The best way to automate
your process providing
innovative solutions
Imtex Controls Limited
Unit 4, Tenth Avenue,
Deeside, CH5 2UA
United Kingdom
tel: +44 0870 0340002
sales@imtex-controls.com
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Imtex Controls Limited
www.imtex-controls.com
Leading independent
producer of high integrity
valve / damper actuation
and valve monitoring
equipment. Specialising
in valve position monitors,
valve monitoring systems
and valve positioners for
automated valves. Market
leading pneumatic,
hydraulic, and electric
actuator technology
ensuring constant
operational safety and
reliability. Valvescan™
Diagnostic System the
solution that captures
data from every valve
operation, analyses it and
provides targeted alerts
on the valve health
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MRC Global
Global Headquarters
tel: +1-877-294-7574
info@mrcglobal.com
mrcglobal.com
Rotork
Brassmill Lane,
Bath BA1 3JQ,
United Kingdom
tel: +44 1225 733200
mail@rotork.com
https://www.rotork.com/
Taizhou Juhang
Automation Equipment
Technology Co., Ltd
Puqing Industrial Park,
Damaiyu Subdistrict,
Yuhuan, Zhejiang,
China
tel: +86-0576-87208157
fax: +86-057687208537
jackie@juihangkj.com.cn
www.tzjhkj.com
Professional achievements
JUHANG, technology
is creating the future.
Theoborn Auto-Control
Valves Co.,Ltd
No.119,4th road,
3rd avenue,
Binhai Industrial Zone,
Economic and Technical,
Wenzhou,
China.
tel: +86-0577-86830000
fax:+86-0577-86887882
juen@theoborn.com
www.theoborn.com
Actuators &
Control Systems
AUMA Riester GmbH &
Co KG
Aumastraße 1
D-79379 Müllheim
Germany
tel: +49-7631-8090
fax:+49-7631-8091250
riester@auma.com
www.auma.com
Bray Controls, A Division
of Bray International, Inc.
USA:
tel: +1-281-894-5454
Argentina:
tel: +54-11-4362-06666
Benelux:
tel: +31-72-572-1410
Brazil:
tel: +55-19-3517-6161
Canada:
tel: +1-514-344-2729
Chile:
tel: +56-2739-2966
China:
tel: +86-571-8285-2200
Germany:
tel: +49-2151-5336-0
Hong Kong:
tel: +852-2690-0388
India:
tel: +91-265-263-3868
Mexico:
tel: +52-33-3836-4460
Middle East:
tel: +971-4-887-6979
Pacific:
tel: +61-3-9580-9755
Peru:
tel: +511-251-0251
Poland:
tel: +48-33-842-1968
Shanghai:
tel: +86-2163365656
United Kingdom:
tel: +44-141-812-5199
Vietnam:
tel: +84-837-423-428
Valve Actuators? - Us! sales@cteno.net
Emerson Actuation
Technologies
19200 Northwest
Houston, TX 77065
USA
www.Emerson.com
info.crossridge@
emerson.com
OMAL SPA
Headquarters:
Via Ponte Nuovo, 11
25050 - Rodengo
Saiano (BS)
Production Site:
Via Brognolo, 12 –
25050 Passirano (BS)
Italy
tel: +39-030-89-00-145
fax:+39-030-89-00-423
info@omal.it
www.omal.com
Rotork
Brassmill Lane,
Bath BA1 3JQ,
United Kingdom
tel: +44 1225 733200
mail@rotork.com
https://www.rotork.com/
SMS-TORK Endustriyel
Otomasyon Urunleri
San. Tic. Ltd. Şti.
Y.Dudullu, BostanciYolu,
Kuru Sokak, No:16,
Umraniye,
İstanbul
Turkey
tel: +90 216 364 34 05
fax:+90 216 364 37 57
tork@smstork.com
www.smstork.com
Wuxi Force & Torque
Technology co., Ltd.
No.26 Xinhua Road,
Xinwu District,
Wuxi City, Jiangsu,
Wuxi, China
tel: +86-0510-88550590
fax:+86-0510-88550590812
sales@force-torque.cn
www.force-torque.cn
Scotch Yoke Actuator /
Rack & Pinion Actuator /
Declutchable Gear Box
SIL,ATEX,CE,PED
Certified 20 Years
Experience OEM & ODM
Service Reliable Quality,
Expertise Solution,
Competitive Price
Rotork
Brassmill Lane,
Bath BA1 3JQ,
United Kingdom
tel: +44 1225 733200
mail@rotork.com
https://www.rotork.com/
ACTUATOR SCOTCH
YOKE
Rotork
Brassmill Lane,
Bath BA1 3JQ,
United Kingdom
tel: +44 1225 733200
mail@rotork.com
https://www.rotork.com/
Ball Valves
Australian Pipeline
Valve
admin@australianpipeline
valve.com.au
www.australianpipeline
valve.com.au
www.globalsupplyline.
com.au
API6D & API608
Firesafe & F.E. Certified,
Short lead time
manufacturer.
Also keep $60 million
stock 150 to 2500LB
APV, JC, Sferova &
Starline. Also stock Bettis,
Biffi, AirTorque & Torqturn
pneumatic actuators.
View stock list at our
website
Cangzhou Heli
Machinery Co., Ltd.
Jiuhe East Road 11,
Cangzhou Economical
Development Zone
Hebei 061000
China
tel: +86-317-3092360
fax:+86-317-3092360
helisales@czheliltd.com
www.czheliltd.com
FBV Inc.
2121 Brittmoore Rd
Suite 4000
Houston, TX 77043
USA
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FBV Inc.
tel: +1-832-203-5459
fax:+1-832-203-5461
sales@fbvalve.com
www.fbvalve.com
Manufacturer of ball,
gate, globe, & check
valves in carbon and
stainless materials.
Inventory available.
Flow-Tek - USA
A Subsidiary of Bray
International, Inc.
8323 N. Eldrindge
Pkwy, #100, Houston,
TX 77041
USA
tel: +1-832-912-2300
fax:+1-832-912-2301
INDRA S.r.l
via Novara 10/B-C
I-20013 Magenta (MI)
Italy
tel: +39-029729-8663
fax:+39-029729-1855
indra@indra.it
www.indra.it
Made in Italy Taylor made
production ISO 9001,
14001 & 45001 certified
4-K sqm headquarters
3-K sqm production area
INOX-TEK IND. CO., LTD.
15F.-2, No.631, Sec. 1,
Chongde Rd., North
Dist., Taichung City 404,
Taiwan (R.O.C.)
TAIWAN
tel: +886-4-2233-6668
fax: +886-4-2231-2778
inoxtek@ms14.hinet.net
http://www.inox-tek.com.tw
Custom Valve Solutions
Taiwan Manufacturer
ISO 9001 Certified
High Quality Valves
Full Service Offer
Kingdom Flow Control
Co., Ltd.
14F-4, 120, Jhongjheng
1st Road,
Kaohsiung 80284,
Taiwan, ROC
tel: +886-7-771-3121
fax:+886-7-723-5165
sales@kifc.com
www.kifc.com
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Kingdom Flow Control
Co., Ltd.
Professional valve
manufacturer with
fully vertical integrated
production system
KITZ Corporation
1-10-1 Nakase,
Mihama-ku
Chiba 261-8577
Japan
tel: +81-43-299-1732
fax:+81-43-299-0121
kitzheadquarters@
kitz.co.jp
www.kitz.co.jp
www.grmindustrial.es
Kong Jih Valve
Industrial Co. Ltd.
No. 13 Gong 6th Rd.
Dajia Youth,
Industrial Park
Dajia Township,
Taichung County 437
Taiwan, ROC
tel: +886-4-26815268
Ext. 216
fax:+886-4-26815788
marketing@ksvalve.com
www.ksvalve.com
MRC Global
Global Headquarters
tel: +1-877-294-7574
info@mrcglobal.com
mrcglobal.com
NINGBO SIO FLUID
EQUIPMENT CO., LTD
Room 12-12, Building 045,
No.163 Ruiqing Road,
Yinzhou District, Ningbo
City, Zhejiang Province
China
tel:+86 574 87651302
fax:+86 574 87651301
info@siovalve.com
www.siovalve.com
Trunnion Ball Valves
Floating Ball Valves
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NINGBO SIO FLUID
EQUIPMENT CO., LTD
Automation Valves
Reliable Quality
Inventory Available
Ouming Valve Group
Co.,Ltd.
No.1555,Tianzhong Road,
Yongzhong Industry
Park,Wenzhou City,
Zhejiang Province
China
tel: 86-0577-85989598
fax: 86-0577-85989858
sales@omvalve.com
www.omvalve.com
Since 1983,Ball
Valves,Control Valve,
Investment Castings,
CE, PED, UKCA, SIL, TALUFT, ISO15848-1, ATEX
SAPAG Valves
Rue du Marais 2 – 80400
Ham
France
tel:+33 (0) 3 23 81 43 00
info@sapag-valves.com
www.sapag-valves.com
French Valve
Manufacturer High Quality
Valves Full Service offer
Company founded in
1929 Large size Valves
SESTO VALVES S.r.l
Via Socrate 10,
20864 Agrate Brianza (MB)
Italy
tel: +39 039 9020888
fax: +39 039 9020889
sales@sestovalves.com
www.sestovalves.com
100% Italian made BV
1/4” to 36”
Class 150 to 2500
Fast Track Production
Compliant to Int. Std.
Suzhou Viza Valve
Co Ltd
25th Floor,
Gold River Center
88 Shishan Road
Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215011
China
tel: +86-512-6818-7578,
+86-512-6808-1929
fax:+86-512-6808-1920
sales@vizavalve.com
www.vizavalve.com
https://valve-world.net/buyersguide
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Syveco
107 rue du Ruisseau
F-38070 Saint-QuentinFallavier
France
tel: +33-474-94-86-50
fax: +33-474-94-86-59
info@syveco.com
www.syveco.com
Syveco is a French
master stockist in valves
and fittings for industry,
HVAC & water works,
offering a wide range
of products to the
European and African
markets.
Terofox Valves
Integrated Corp.
No. 789 Zhongming S
Rd, South Dist.,
Taichung City 402,
Taiwan, ROC
tel: +886-4-22655306
fax: +886-4-22650723
info@terofox.com
www.terofox.com
Ball Valves, Butterfly
valves, WRAS
API641
API6FA
ISO15848-1
Velan Inc
7007 Côte de Liesse
Montreal,
Que H4T 1G2
Canada
tel: +1-514-748-7743
fax:+1-514-748-8635
sales@velan.com
www.velan.com
http://www.johnvalve.com.tw
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CONTROL
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Kong Jih Valve
fax:+886-4-26815788
marketing@ksvalve.com
www.ksvalve.com
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Zhejiang Xiongtai Valve
Manufacturing Co.,Ltd.
Jiaoxia West Road,
Dongou Industrial Park,
Oubei Town, Yongjia County,
Wenzhou City Zhejiang
Province
CHINA
tel:+86-0577-67960208
fax:+86-0577-67960108
admin@xt-valves.com
www.xt-valves.com
Ball valve series, Forged
steel gate valve, globe
valve, check valve, Bellow
seal globe valve, Y-Strainer
BALLS & VALVE
COMPONENTS
Hebei Matson Metal
Tech Co., Ltd
FangDa Industrial Park,
Shijiazhuang, Hebei
050035, China.
China
tel: +86-311-8311 1910
fax:+86-311-6657 6090
sales@matsonmetal.com
www.matsonmetal.com
Matson Metal is specialized
and experienced in valve
parts like body, ball, stem,
seat, fastener and etc.
Kong Jih Valve
Industrial Co. Ltd.
No. 13 Gong 6th Rd.
Dajia Youth,
Industrial Park
Dajia Township,
Taichung County 437
Taiwan, ROC
tel: +886-4-26815268
Ext. 216
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ZHEJIANG FUTURE
VALVE BALL.,LTD
Dongou Industrial Zone,
Oubei Street, Yongjia
County,
Wenzhou City,
Zhejiang Province,China
China
tel: +86-577-67389903
fax: +86-577-67389993
Info@future-ballvalve.com
www.future-ballvalve.com
Produce valve components
20 years’ experience
Fair price & good quality
Ball & seat ring Located
in the valve town
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Bray Controls, A Division
of Bray International, Inc.
Poland:
tel: +48-33-842-1968
Shanghai:
tel: +86-2163365656
United Kingdom:
tel: +44-141-812-5199
Vietnam:
tel: +84-837-423-428
Kong Jih Valve
Industrial Co. Ltd.
No. 13 Gong 6th Rd.
Dajia Youth, Industrial Park,
Dajia Township,
Taichung County 437
Taiwan, ROC
tel: +886-4-26815268
Ext. 216
fax:+886-4-26815788
marketing@ksvalve.com
www.ksvalve.com
Bellows Sealed
Valves
MRC Global
Global Headquarters
tel: +1-877-294-7574
info@mrcglobal.com
mrcglobal.com
Butterfly Valves
Bray Controls, A Division
of Bray International, Inc.
USA:
tel: +1-281-894-5454
Argentina:
tel: +54-11-4362-06666
Benelux:
tel: +31-72-572-1410
Brazil:
tel: +55-19-3517-6161
Canada:
tel: +1-514-344-2729
Chile:
tel: +56-2739-2966
tel: +86-571-8285-2200
Germany:
tel: +49-2151-5336-0
Hong Kong:
tel: +852-2690-0388
India:
tel: +91-265-263-3868
Mexico:
tel: +52-33-3836-4460
Middle East:
tel: +971-4-887-6979
Pacific:
tel: +61-3-9580-9755
Peru:
tel: +511-251-0251
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http://www.btq-valve.com
KITZ Corporation
1-10-1 Nakase,
Mihama-ku
Chiba 261-8577
Japan
tel: +81-43-299-1732
fax:+81-43-299-0121
kitzheadquarters@
kitz.co.jp
www.kitz.co.jp
MRC Global
Global Headquarters
tel: +1-877-294-7574
info@mrcglobal.com
mrcglobal.com
SAPAG Valves
Rue du Marais 2 – 80400
Ham
France
tel:+33 (0) 3 23 81 43 00
info@sapag-valves.com
www.sapag-valves.com
French Valve
Manufacturer High Quality
Valves Full Service offer
Company founded in
1929 Large size Valves
Ultraflo - USA
A Subsidiary of Bray
International, Inc.
#8 Trautman Industrial
Drive, Ste. Genevieve,
MO 63670
USA
tel: +1-800-950-1762
fax:+1-573-883-8882
www.ultraflovalve.com
Velan Inc
7007 Côte de Liesse
Montreal, Que H4T 1G2
Canada
tel: +1-514-748-7743
fax:+1-514-748-8635
sales@velan.com
www.velan.com
Castings
Hebei Matson Metal
Tech Co., Ltd
FangDa Industrial Park,
Shijiazhuang, Hebei
050035, China.
China
tel: +86-311-8311 1910
fax:+86-311-6657 6090
sales@matsonmetal.com
www.matsonmetal.com
Matson Metal is specialized
and experienced in valve
parts like body, ball, stem,
seat, fastener and etc.
Kong Jih Valve
industrial Co. Ltd.
No. 13 Gong 6th Rd.
Dajia Youth, Industrial Park,
Dajia Township,
Taichung County 437
Taiwan,
ROC
tel: +886-4-26815268
Ext. 216
fax:+886-4-26815788
marketing@ksvalve.com
www.ksvalve.com
Utmost Alloy
(Shandong) Co., Ltd.
#1, Futang Road, Beisu,
Zoucheng,
Jining, Shandong, P.R.C.
China
tel: +86-537-526-3899
enquiry@utmost-alloy.com
A high-end precision metal
+ metallurgy technology
enterprise integrating
R&D, production, sales
and service.
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Castings –
ALUMINIUM BRONZE
INOXYDA
4 - 8, Rue Etienne
DOLET
FR-76140 Le Petit
Quevilly Cedex
France
tel: +33-2-35-63-78-50
fax:+33-2-35-72-99-99
contact@inoxyda.fr
https://www.
inoxydafoundries.com/
Aluminium Bronze
Castings for Valve
Components / Large
size Sand castings up
to 30 to / Centrifugal
castings up to 6 m / Body
/ Disc / Retainer / Bonnet
Shipbuilding approvals:
BV,DNVGL,Rina,RMRS
Quanzhou EHO New
Material Technology
Co., Ltd.
Hengban Valve Base,
Yingdu Town, Nan’an City,
Quanzhou City, Fujian,
China.
tel: +86 0595 86102626/
18101948588
fax:+86 0595 86502929
ehomo@qzeho.com
www.ehocasting.com
Specialized in investment
casting of copper alloy
for valve and pump
components.
CHAINWHEELS
Rotork
Brassmill Lane,
Bath BA1 3JQ,
United Kingdom
tel: +44 1225 733200
mail@rotork.com
https://www.rotork.com/
Check Valves
Crane ChemPharma &
Energy A BUSINESS
OF CRANE CO.
4526 Research Forest
Dr, Suite 400
The Woodlands,
TX, 77381
USA
tel: +1-936-271-6500
fax:+1-936-271-6510
www.cranecpe.com
SAPAG Valves
Rue du Marais 2 –
80400 Ham
France
tel:+33 (0) 3 23 81 43 00
info@sapag-valves.com
www.sapag-valves.com
French Valve
Manufacturer High
Quality Valves Full
Service offer Company
founded in 1929 Large
size Valves
CONTROL &
INSTRUMENTATION
Azbil Corporation
1-12-2 Kawana,
Fujisawa-shi,
Kanagawa-ken,
251-8522
Japan
tel: +81-466-52-7027
fax:+81-466-20-2365
controlvalve@azbil.com
www.azbil.com
Rotork
Brassmill Lane,
Bath BA1 3JQ,
United Kingdom
tel: +44 1225 733200
mail@rotork.com
https://www.rotork.com/
Control Valves
Azbil Corporation
1-12-2 Kawana,
Fujisawa-shi,
Kanagawa-ken,
251-8522
Japan
tel: +81-466-52-7027
fax:+81-466-20-2365
controlvalve@azbil.com
www.azbil.com
Baker Hughes
17619 Aldine
Westfield Rd,
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Baker Hughes
Houston,
TX 77073
USA
www.Valves.
bakerhughes.com
Baker Hughes offers
customized highperformance valve
solutions for the industry
MRC Global
Global Headquarters
tel: +1-877-294-7574
info@mrcglobal.com
mrcglobal.com
Nihon Koso Co., Ltd.
1-16-7 Nihombashi,
Chuo-ku
Tokyo 103-0027
Japan
tel: +81-3-5202-4100
fax:+81-3-5202-2291
info@koso.com
www.koso.co.jp
www.koso.co.jp/en
SAPAG Valves
Rue du Marais 2 –
80400 Ham
France
tel:+33 (0) 3 23 81 43 00
info@sapag-valves.com
www.sapag-valves.com
French Valve
Manufacturer High
Quality Valves Full
Service offer Company
founded in 1929 Large
size Valves
Suzhou Delan
Energy Science &
Technology Co., Ltd.
No 566 Fangqiao Road,
Caohu Industrial Park,
Xiangcheng Economic
Development Zone,
Suzhou 215143,
China
tel: +86-18012776086
fax:+86-0512-65786208
sales@delan-valve.com
www.delanvalve.cn
Focus on Control Valve
Steam desuperheater
Steam Control Valve
Boiler Control Valve
Power Generation Valve
Valmet
Vanha Porvoontie 229,
PO Box 304,
FIN-01301 Vantaa,
Finland
tel: +358-20-483-150
www.valmet.com/
flowcontrol
Zhejiang Pariworld
Automation Meter
Co., Ltd
Dongouindustrypark,
Yongjia, Zhejiang
325105 Wenzhou City
China
tel: +86-577-67987671
fax:+86-577-67373567
sales@pwvalve.com
www.pwvalve.com
https://www.azbil.com
Cryogenic Valves
Hubei Taihe
Petrochemical
Equipment Co. LTD
NO.183, Jiandong Road,
Zigui Country, Hubei
Province P.R China
China
tel: + 86 0717-2822168
fax:+ 86 0717-2866298
sales@taihevalve.com
www.taihevalve.com
Cryogenic valve used
in petrochemical
processes, LNG, air
separation, space
fuel storage, ethylene
cracking and etc
INDRA S.r.l
via Novara 10/B-C
I-20013 Magenta (MI)
Italy
tel: +39-029729-8663
fax:+39-029729-1855
indra@indra.it
www.indra.it
Made in Italy Taylor made
production ISO 9001,
14001 & 45001 certified
4-K sqm headquarters
3-K sqm production area
KITZ Corporation
1-10-1 Nakase,
Mihama-ku,
Chiba 261-8577
Japan
tel: +81-43-299-1732
fax:+81-43-299-0121
kitzheadquarters@kitz.
co.jp
www.kitz.co.jp
Kingdom Flow Control
Co., Ltd.
14F-4, 120,
Jhongjheng 1st Road
Kaohsiung 80284,
Taiwan, ROC
tel: +886-7-771-3121
fax:+886-7-723-5165
sales@kifc.com
www.kifc.com
Professional valve
manufacturer with
fully vertical integrated
production system
DESALINATION
Castflow Valves
Dalia 17,
Humanes de Madrid
28970
Spain
tel: +34916043045
fax:+34916043045
export@castflow.com
http://www.castflow.com
Diaphragm Valves
Crane ChemPharma &
Energy, Saunders A
BUSINESS OF
CRANE CO.
Grange Road,
Cwmbran
Gwent NP44 3XX
United Kingdom
tel: +44-1633-486666
fax:+44-1633-486777
technical.sales@
craneflow.com
www.saundersvalves.com
DIVERTER VALVES
Franklin Valve, LP
500 Northpark Central,
Dr., Suite 100
Houston, TX 77073
USA
tel: +1-713-812-7100
fax:+1-713-686-5158
sales@franklinvalve.com
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Franklin Valve, LP
www.franklinvalve.com
Info Lines:
API 6D DBB & DIB
Expanding Plug Valves,
Symmetrical Expanding
Gate Valves, & 4-Way
Diverters Built in
Houston TX
Double Block &
Bleed Valves
Franklin Valve, LP
500 Northpark Central,
Dr., Suite 100
Houston, TX 77073
USA
tel: +1-713-812-7100
fax:+1-713-686-5158
sales@franklinvalve.com
www.franklinvalve.com
Info Lines:
API 6D DBB & DIB
Expanding Plug Valves,
Symmetrical Expanding
Gate Valves, & 4-Way
Diverters Built in
Houston TX
INDRA S.r.l.
via Novara 10/B-C
I-20013 Magenta (MI)
Italy
tel: +39-029729-8663
fax:+39-029729-1855
indra@indra.it
www.indra.it
Made in Italy Taylor
made production
ISO 9001, 14001 &
45001 certified 4-K
sqm headquarters 3-K
sqm production area
www.castflow.com
VALVE WORLD BUYERS’GUIDE+ONLINE • december 2023
Ritepro - Canada
A Subsidiary of Bray
International, Inc.
12200 Albert Hudon
Blvd. Montreal
Quebec H1G 3K7
Canada
tel: +1-514-324-8900
fax:+1-514-324-9525
Valve World Southeast Asia Expo
Visit STAND L21-18
www.valvulasnacional.com/
MRC Global
Global Headquarters
tel: +1-877-294-7574
info@mrcglobal.com
mrcglobal.com
VALVE WORLD BUYERS’GUIDE+ONLINE • december 2023
Electric Actuators
AUMA Riester GmbH &
Co KG
Aumastraße 1
D-79379 Müllheim
Germany
tel: +49-7631-8090
fax:+49-7631-809-1250
riester@auma.com
www.auma.com
Emerson Actuation
Technologies
19200 Northwest
Freeway Houston, TX
77065
USA
www.Emerson.com
info.crossridge@
emerson.com
Rotork
Brassmill Lane,
Bath BA1 3JQ,
United Kingdom
tel: +44 1225 733200
mail@rotork.com
https://www.rotork.com/
Esd Valves
Rotork
Brassmill Lane,
Bath BA1 3JQ,
United Kingdom
tel: +44 1225 733200
mail@rotork.com
https://www.rotork.com/
www.globalsupplyline.com.au
Valmet
Vanha Porvoontie 229,
PO Box 304,
FIN-01301 Vantaa,
Finland
tel: +358-20-483-150
www.valmet.com/
flowcontrol
ESD Valves/
Actuators
Australian Pipeline Valve
70-78 Stanbel Road,
Salisbury Plain, SA 5109
Australia
tel: +61 8 8285 0033
admin@australianpipe
linevalve.com.au
www.australianpipeline
valve.com.au
www.globalsupplyline.
com.au
Complete ESDV
packages fast!
APV-Torqturn Scotch
Yoke Heavy Duty SIL 2/3
Pneumatic Actuators Short
lead time manufacturer.
Large range in stock to
30,000NM. Also stocking
Bettis, Morin, Biffi and
AirTorque
Valve World Americas
Expo & Conference
https://valveworld
expoamericas.com/
For Exhibition information
please contact:
KCI Publishing
Corporation
Mr. Andre Davanzo
Valve World Americas
a.davanzo@kci-world.com
Phone: +1 416 361 7030
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Valve World Conference
Conference Manager
Tel: +31 575 789 264
k.ichikawa@kci-world.com
Venue
Messe Düsseldorf
Eingang SÜD
Stockumer Kirchstr
40474 Düsseldorf,
Germany
Messe Düsseldorf
North America
Mr. Alexander Duering
aduering@mdna.com
Direct: +1 312 621-5808 |
Main: +1 312 781-5180
For Conference or
Course Inquiries
please contact:
KCI Publishing
Corporation
Miss Sarah Bradley
s.bradley@kci-world.com
Phone: +1 416 361 7030
C.M.D. s.r.l.
Via Ponte Fabbro,
104/106, 25033
Cologne BS, Italy
+39 030 746 05 45
+39 030 746 05 52
cmd@cmd.it
https://www.cmd.it/
Quanzhou EHO New Material
Technology Co., Ltd.
Events
Hydrogen Tech World
Expo & Conference
May 14th - 15th, 2024
The Hydrogen Tech
World Exhibition and
Conference in 2024
will deliver a platform for all
participants in the global
hydrogen production
supply chain, thereby
facilitating knowledge
transfer, networking, and
the development of a safe,
efficient and sustainable
energy supply for future
generations.
Contact Us
Simon Neffelt
Project Manager
Phone: +49 2821 71145 44
s.neffelt@kci-world.com
Lars van Pomp
Project Manager
Phone: +31 262 051 515
l.v.pomp@kci-world.com
Matjaž Matošec
Content & Conference
Manager
Phone: +31 262 051 519
m.matosec@kci-world.com
www.ehovalve.com
Valve World Conference
3 – 5 December 2024
Messe Düsseldorf, Germany
The Valve World
Conference in Düsseldorf
is the premier event for
the international valve
and actuation community,
reaching out to end users
and suppliers across all
continents. The Valve
World Conference knows
no borders and welcomes
participants from around
the globe.
Organised By
Valve World
KCI GmbH
Tiergartenstrasse 64
D-47533, Kleve
Germany
Tel: +49 2821 711 45 0
E-Mail:
info.kleve@kci-world.com
Contact Conference
Mrs. Kiyo Ichikawa
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Gaskets
Gas-over
oil-actuators
Emerson Actuation
Technologies
19200 Northwest
Freeway Houston,
TX 77065
USA
www.Emerson.com
info.crossridge@
emerson.com
Rotork
Brassmill Lane,
Bath BA1 3JQ,
United Kingdom
tel: +44 1225 733200
mail@rotork.com
https://www.rotork.com/
GATE Valves
FBV Inc.
2121 Brittmoore Rd
Suite 4000
Houston, TX 77043
USA
tel: +1-832-203-5459
fax:+1-832-203-5461
sales@fbvalve.com
www.fbvalve.com
Manufacturer of ball, gate,
globe, & check valves
in carbon and stainless
materials. Inventory
available.
Franklin Valve, LP
500 Northpark Central,
Dr., Suite 100
Houston, TX 77073
USA
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(Continued)
Franklin Valve, LP
tel: +1-713-812-7100
fax:+1-713-686-5158
sales@franklinvalve.com
www.franklinvalve.com
Info Lines:
API 6D DBB & DIB
Expanding Plug Valves,
Symmetrical Expanding
Gate Valves, & 4-Way
Diverters Built in Houston TX
KITZ Corporation
1-10-1 Nakase,
Mihamaku
Chiba 261-8577
Japan
tel: +81-43-299-1732
fax:+81-43-299-0121
kitzheadquarters@
kitz.co.jp
www.kitz.co.jp
MRC Global
Global Headquarters
tel: +1-877-294-7574
info@mrcglobal.com
mrcglobal.com
Suzhou Viza Valve Co Ltd
25th Floor,
Gold River Center,
88 Shishan Road
Suzhou, Jiangsu,
215011
China
tel: +86-512-6818-7578
+86-512-6808-1929
fax:+86-512-6808-1920
sales@vizavalve.com
www.vizavalve.com
Velan Inc
7007 Côte de Liesse
Montreal,
Que H4T 1G2
Canada
tel: +1-514-748-7743
fax:+1-514-748-8635
sales@velan.com
www.velan.com
GEAR BOX
Zhejiang XBURS
Measurement &
Control Technology
Co.,Ltd.
No 6. Qingfeng Road,
Zhangbao Industrial Zone,
Yongjia County,
Zhejiang, China
tel:+86-577-57765687
sales@xburs.com
http://www.xburs.com
KITZ Corporation
1-10-1 Nakase,
Mihama-ku,
Chiba 261-8577
Japan
tel: +81-43-299-1732
fax:+81-43-299-0121
kitzheadquarters@kitz.
co.jp
www.kitz.co.jp
MRC Global
Global Headquarters
tel: +1-877-294-7574
info@mrcglobal.com
mrcglobal.com
Suzhou Delan Energy
Science & Technology
Co., Ltd.
No 566 Fangqiao Road,
Caohu Industrial Park,
Xiangcheng Economic
Development Zone,
Suzhou 215143,
China
tel: +86-18012776086
fax:+86-0512-65786208
sales@delan-valve.com
www.delanvalve.cn
Focus on Control Valve
Steam desuperheater
Steam Control Valve
Boiler Control Valve
Power Generation Valve
Valmet
Vanha Porvoontie 229,
PO Box 304,
FIN-01301 Vantaa,
Finland
tel: +358-20-483-150
www.valmet.com/
flowcontrol
Velan Inc
7007 Côte de Liesse
Montreal, Que H4T 1G2
Canada
tel: +1-514-748-7743
fax:+1-514-748-8635
sales@velan.com
www.velan.com
HIPPS Valves/
Actuators
Rotork
Brassmill Lane,
Bath BA1 3JQ,
United Kingdom
tel: +44 1225 733200
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Rotork
mail@rotork.com
https://www.rotork.com/
Hydraulic Actuators
Emerson Actuation
Technologies
19200 Northwest
Freeway
Houston, TX 77065
USA
www.Emerson.com
info.crossridge@
emerson.com
Rotork
Brassmill Lane,
Bath BA1 3JQ,
United Kingdom
tel: +44 1225 733200
mail@rotork.com
https://www.rotork.com/
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INDRA S.r.l
indra@indra.it
www.indra.it
Made in Italy Taylor made
production ISO 9001,
14001 & 45001 certified
4-K sqm headquarters
3-K sqm production area
MARKET RESEARCH
Resolute Research B.V.
Leeuwenbrug 95
7411 TH
Deventer
The Netherlands
tel: +31-26-205-1515
info@resoluteresearch.com
www.resoluteresearch.com
Valve market Report
Valve Supplier
Database Valve Product
Database Custommade Research
HYDROGEN VALVES
Valmet
Vanha Porvoontie 229,
PO Box 304,
FIN-01301 Vantaa,
Finland
tel: +358-20-483-150
www.valmet.com/
flowcontrol
Instrument valves
& Manifolds
Rotork
Brassmill Lane,
Bath BA1 3JQ,
United Kingdom
tel: +44 1225 733200
mail@rotork.com
https://www.rotork.com/
KNIFE GATE VALVES
Valmet
Vanha Porvoontie 229,
PO Box 304,
FIN-01301 Vantaa,
Finland
tel: +358-20-483-150
www.valmet.com/
flowcontrol
LNG VALVES
INDRA S.r.l
via Novara 10/B-C
I-20013 Magenta (MI)
Italy
tel: +39-029729-8663
fax:+39-029729-1855
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Kingdom Flow Control
Co., Ltd.
Professional valve
manufacturer with
fully vertical integrated
production system
Penta S.r.l. a company
of Bonomi Group
Via Boccaccio 23
MAZZANO (ITALY)
tel: +39.030.2629175
fax: +39.030.2629176
info@pentavalves.it
www.pentavalves.it
Valmet
Vanha Porvoontie 229,
PO Box 304,
FIN-01301 Vantaa,
Finland
tel: +358-20-483-150
www.valmet.com/
flowcontrol
NEEDLE VALVES
www.delanvalve.cn
Metal Seated
Ball Valves
INDRA S.r.l
via Novara 10/B-C
I-20013 Magenta (MI)
Italy
tel: +39-029729-8663
fax:+39-029729-1855
indra@indra.it
www.indra.it
Made in Italy Taylor
made production ISO
9001, 14001 & 45001
certified 4-K sqm
headquarters 3-K sqm
production area
Kingdom Flow
Control Co., Ltd.
14F-4, 120,
Jhongjheng 1st Road
Kaohsiung 80284,
Taiwan, ROC
tel: +886-7-771-3121
fax:+886-7-723-5165
sales@kifc.com
www.kifc.com
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Kong Jih Valve
Industrial Co. Ltd.
No. 13 Gong 6th Rd.
Dajia Youth,
Industrial Park
Dajia Township,
Taichung County 437
Taiwan, ROC
tel: +886-4-26815268
Ext. 216
fax:+886-4-26815788
marketing@ksvalve.com
www.ksvalve.com
Plug Valves
Australian Pipeline
Valve
70-78 Stanbel Road,
Salisbury Plain, SA 5109
Australia
tel: +61 8 8285 0033
admin@australianpipeline
valve.com.au
www.australianpipeline
valve.com.au
www.globalsupplyline.
com.au
Pressure Balanced
Lubricated Firesafe
Certified Plug Valves Short
lead time manufacturer.
Also keep large stock
range 150 to 2500LB.
Also Galli & Cassina &
Valvitalia in stock
https://valve-world.net/buyersguide
https://www.cdbengineering.com/
CDB Engineering S.p.A.
Via L. Maggi 19; 26841
Casalpusterlengo (LO)
Italy
tel:+39 0377 912268
fax: +39 0377 041075
info@cdbengineering.com
https://www.
cdbengineering.com/
Lubricated Plug
Double Expanding
PTFE Sleeve Lined
Valves Jacketed
Valves
Crane ChemPharma &
Energy, Xomox®
A BUSINESS OF
CRANE CO.
Von-Behring-Str. 15
D-88131, Lindau
Germany
tel: +49-8382-7020
fax:+49-8382-702144
info@xomox.de
www.cranecpe.com
Franklin Valve, LP
500 Northpark Central,
Dr., Suite 100
Houston, TX 77073
USA
tel: +1-713-812-7100
fax:+1-713-686-5158
sales@franklinvalve.com
www.franklinvalve.com
Info Lines:
API 6D DBB & DIB
Expanding Plug Valves,
Symmetrical Expanding
Gate Valves, & 4-Way
Diverters Built in
Houston TX
YOUR LOGO
HERE?
Contact us:
bg @kci-world.com
VALVE WORLD BUYERS’GUIDE+ONLINE • december 2023
Globe Valves
www.arflu.com
MRC Global
Global Headquarters
tel: +1-877-294-7574
info@mrcglobal.com
mrcglobal.com
VALVE WORLD BUYERS’GUIDE+ONLINE • december 2023
Pneumatic Actuators
Emerson Actuation
Technologies
19200 Northwest
Houston, TX 77065
USA
www.Emerson.com
info.crossridge@
emerson.com
Rotork
Brassmill Lane,
Bath BA1 3JQ,
United Kingdom
tel: +44 1225 733200
mail@rotork.com
https://www.rotork.com/
Valmet
Vanha Porvoontie 229,
PO Box 304,
FIN-01301 Vantaa,
Finland
tel: +358-20-483-150
www.valmet.com/
flowcontrol
Zhejiang Bangye
Automation
Technology Co.,Ltd
No.689,1ST Jingxing Road
Caoqiao Street Pinghu City
314214 Jiaxing
China
tel: +86-573-85966868
ext: 5878
fax: +86-573-85963366
info@bangye-auto.com
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http://www.czheliltd.com
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Zhejiang Bangye
Automation
Technology Co.,Ltd
www.bangye-auto.com
Mold manufacture,
Die casting, Precision
machining, Surface
treatment, Pneumatic
Actuators
PRESSURE SAFETY
VALVES
Baker Hughes
17619 Aldine Westfield Rd,
Houston, TX 77073
USA
www.Valves.
bakerhughes.com
Baker Hughes offers
customized highperformance valve
solutions for the industry
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CROSS
MANUFACTURING
COMPANY
www.crossmanufacturing.
com
Precision metal alloy
stem & seat seals for
isolating & control valves
for high temp & pressure
applications.
STAINLESS STEEL
VALVES
MRC Global
Global Headquarters
tel: +1-877-294-7574
info@mrcglobal.com
mrcglobal.com
RIPLE OFFSET VALVES
Valmet
Vanha Porvoontie 229,
PO Box 304,
FIN-01301 Vantaa,
Finland
tel: +358-20-483-150
www.valmet.com/
flowcontrol
SEALING SYSTEMS
AIGI Environmental
Incorporated
309 Hanzhongmen Ave.
Nanjing
Jiangsu 210036
China
tel: +86 25 5278 8148
fax: +86 25 5278 8149
ivy@aigienvironmental.com
www.aigienvironmental.com
As the Fishbone gasket
inventor and a leading
manufaturer, AIGI offers
an ultimate sealing
solution for valves
SEALS
CROSS
MANUFACTURING
COMPANY
Head Office:
Midford Road, Bath BA2
5RR, UK
tel: +44 (0)3301 224 400
contact@
crossmanufacturing.com
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www.whdcl.com
Steam Traps
MRC Global
Global Headquarters
tel: +1-877-294-7574
info@mrcglobal.com
mrcglobal.com
TRIPLE OFFSET VALVE
Adqvalve Flow Control
Industry Group Limited
1201 South Orange Street,
Wilmington, New Castle
County,
Delaware 19801,
USA
tel: +1 917 6282132
international@adqvalve.
com
http://www.adqvalve.org
4 Offset Butterfly Valves
Double-scotch Yoke
Pneumatic Actuators
Triple Eccentric Butterfly
Valves Ball Valves
VALVE COMPONENTS
Steel Valves
Manufacturer
Chaoda Valves Co Ltd
Jiangbei Street,
Oubei Town,
Yongjia County,
Zhejiang Province,
325105 Wenzhou
China
tel: +86-577-67319952
fax:+86-577-67982118
wan@chinavalve.com
www.chinavalve.com
The professional
manufacturer of
industrial gate valve,
check valve, globe valve
and ball valve.
International Standard
Valve, Inc.
13124 Trinity Drive,
Stafford, TX 77477
USA
tel: +1-713-983-7600
fax:+1-713-983-7602
sales@isvalve.com
www.isvalve.com
One-Stop-Shop for
Gate, Globe, Check
and Butterfly Valves.
Inventory Available.
Superior Service.
Yancheng ACE Valves
Co. Ltd
Xituan Town, Dafeng,
Yancheng, Jiangsu, China
tel: +86 15722580267
penny@ucvvalves.com
www.ucvvalves.com/
Ace valve is a professional
valve components
manufacturer, major
Products are valve body,
closures, bonnet, seat
rings, stems, flange,
Trunnion plates, etc.
Valve Diagnostics
Baker Hughes
17619 Aldine Westfield Rd,
Houston,
TX 77073
USA
www.Valves.
bakerhughes.com
Baker Hughes offers
customized highperformance valve
solutions for the industry
Rotork
Brassmill Lane,
Bath BA1 3JQ,
United Kingdom
tel: +44 1225 733200
mail@rotork.com
https://www.rotork.com/
https://valve-world.net/buyersguide
Valmet
Vanha Porvoontie 229,
PO Box 304,
FIN-01301 Vantaa,
Finland
tel: +358-20-483-150
www.valmet.com/
flowcontrol
Valve Gear Boxes &
Accessories
AUMA Riester
GmbH & Co KG
Aumastraße 1
D-79379 Müllheim
Germany
tel: +49-7631-890-0
fax:+49-7631-809-1250
riester@auma.com
www.auma.com
Rotork
Brassmill Lane,
Bath BA1 3JQ,
United Kingdom
tel: +44 1225 733200
mail@rotork.com
https://www.rotork.com/
Valve Maintenance
Rotork
Brassmill Lane,
Bath BA1 3JQ,
United Kingdom
tel: +44 1225 733200
mail@rotork.com
https://www.rotork.com/
Valve
Manufacturers
Baker Hughes
17619 Aldine Westfield Rd,
Houston,
TX 77073
USA
www.Valves.
bakerhughes.com
Baker Hughes offers
customized highperformance valve
solutions for the industry
Bonney Forge
Corporation
14496 Croghan Pike,
Mount Union,
PA 17066,
USA
tel: +1- 800-345-7546
fax:+1- 814-542-9977
bfsales@bonneyforge.com
www.bonneyforge.com/
Argentina:
tel: +54-11-4362-06666
Benelux:
tel: +31-72-572-1410
Brazil:
tel: +55-19-3517-6161
Canada:
tel: +1-514-344-2729
Chile:
tel: +56-2739-2966
China:
tel: +86-571-8285-2200
tel: +49-2151-5336-0
Hong Kong:
tel: +852-2690-0388
India:
tel: +91-265-263-3868
Middle East:
tel: +52-33-3836-4460
Mexico:
tel: +971-4-887-6979
Pacific:
tel: +61-3-9580-9755
Peru:
tel: +511-251-0251
Poland:
tel: +48-33-842-1968
Shanghai:
tel: +86-2163365656
United Kingdom:
tel: +44-141-812-5199
Vietnam:
tel: +84-837-423-428
Changzhou Chenyon
Valve Technology., Ltd
No.2 Chishui Road,
New North District,
Changzhou,
Jiangsu
China
tel: +8613775645766
fax:+86-519-85262022
info@cz-valve.com
www.cg-valve.com
Skype: stonestone810
Whatsapp: 13775645766
Crane ChemPharma
& Energy A BUSINESS
OF CRANE CO.
Von-Behring-Str. 15
D-88131 Lindau
Germany
tel: +49-8382-7020
fax:+49-8382-702144
www.cranecpe.com
Control Seal B.V.
Farsumerweg 43,
9902BL,
Appingedam,
The Netherlands
tel: +31-596-652-222
fax:+31-596-629-405
info@controlseal.nl
www.controlseal.nl
Helixstem® RSBV
Helixtrunnion® DBBV
Net 0 valves Big size
valves Axial flow valves
Eayuan Metal Industrial
Co Ltd (EMICO)
16F-8, No.386,
Shizheng Rd., Xitun Dist.
Taichung City 407
Taiwan, ROC
tel: +886-4-22591616
fax:+886-4-22591616-7
emico@ms4.hinet.net
www.emico.com.tw
Superior Valves Low
Emission Valves Cryogenic
Valves Sanitary Ball Valve
Metal Seat Ball Valve
FBV Inc.
2121 Brittmoore Rd
Suite 4000
Houston, TX 77043
USA
tel: +1-832-203-5459
fax:+1-832-203-5461
sales@fbvalve.com
www.fbvalve.com
Manufacturer of ball, gate,
globe, & check valves
in carbon and stainless
materials. Inventory
available.
GENEBRE, S.A.
Avenida Joan Carles I,
46-48, E-08908
L’Hospitalet de LLobregat,
Barcelona,
Spain
tel:+34-93-298-8000
comunicacion@genebre.es
http://www.genebre.es
INDRA S.r.l
via Novara 10/B-C
I-20013 Magenta (MI)
Italy
tel: +39-029729-8663
fax:+39-029729-1855
indra@indra.it
www.indra.it
Made in Italy Taylor made
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INDRA S.r.l
production ISO 9001,
14001 & 45001 certified
4-K sqm headquarters
3-K sqm production area
International Standard
Valve, Inc.
13124 Trinity Drive,
Stafford, TX 77477
USA
tel: +1-713-983-7600
fax:+1-713-983-7602
sales@isvalve.com
www.isvalve.com
One-Stop-Shop for Gate,
Globe, Check and Butterfly
Valves. Inventory Available.
Superior Service.
JOHN-VALVE MFG.
FACTORY CO., LTD
17F-3, No.270,
Zhongming South Rd.,
West Dist.,
Taichung City
Taiwan
tel: +886-4-2378-0078
fax:+886-4-2375-4978
sales@johnvalve.com.tw
www.johnvalve.com.tw
www.pwvalve.com
KITZ Corporation
1-10-1 Nakase,
Mihama-ku
Chiba 261-8577
Japan
tel: +81-43-299-1732
fax:+81-43-299-0121
kitzheadquarters@kitz.co.jp
www.kitz.co.jp
Kong Jih Valve
Industrial Co. Ltd.
No. 13 Gong 6th Rd.
Dajia Youth, Industrial Park,
Dajia Township,
Taichung County 437
Taiwan, ROC
tel: +886-4-26815268
Ext. 216
fax:+886-4-26815788
marketing@ksvalve.com
www.ksvalve.com
Oliver Valves Ltd
Parkgate Industrial Estate,
Knutsford, Cheshire
WA16 8DX,
England
United Kingdom
tel: +44(0)1565 632 636
fax: +44(0)1565 654 089
sales@valves.co.uk
www.valves.co.uk
Custom Valve Solutions
Manufactured
For Topside, Subsea
Hydrogen & CCUS and
Distributed Worldwide
OMAL SPA
Headquarters:
Via Ponte Nuovo, 11
25050 - Rodengo
Saiano (BS)
Production Site:
Via Brognolo, 12 –
25050 Passirano (BS)
Italy
tel: +39-030-89-00-145
fax:+39-030-89-00-423
info@omal.it
www.omal.com
OMC S.p.A.
Via Galileo Galilei, 18
Italy
tel: +39 029528468
fax: +39 029521495
d.pollastri@omcvalves.com
www.omcvalves.com
Ritepro - Canada
A Subsidiary of
Bray International, Inc.
12200 Albert Hudon
Blvd. Montreal,
Quebec H1G 3K7
Canada
tel: +1-514-324-8900
fax:+1-514-324-9525
www.ritepro.com
Shanghai Royal
Engineering
Equipment Co.,Ltd.
No.530, Huixian Road,
Jiading,Shanghai,
201806 China.
China
tel:13918665314,
13801808273
fax: 021-69577410
leyao@Royal-valve.com
www.Royal-valve.com
Valves matching to pump.
Professional Manufacturer
Quality is the key
https://valve-world.net/buyersguide
Valve World Southeast Asia Expo
Visit STAND L21-18
https://www.pekos.es/
Valmet
Vanha Porvoontie 229,
PO Box 304,
FIN-01301 Vantaa,
Finland
tel: +358-20-483-150
www.valmet.com/
flowcontrol
Valtec Ind. Co., Ltd.
No.14,Gongye 14th Rd.,
Dali Dist.,
Taichung City 412
Taiwan (R.O.C)
Taiwan
tel: +886-4-22312299
fax: +886-4-22313399
valtec@valtec.com.tw
www.valtec.com.tw
Industrial Flow Control
ISO 9001, TA-Luft, API 607
Ball Valves & Control
Valves
Inhouse Casting &
Machining Shop
Value Valves CO., LTD.
No. 9, Chung-Shan Rd.
Tu-Cheng Industrial
District,
New Taipei City, 236
Taiwan.
tel: +886-2-2269-8000
fax: +886-2-2268-6600
sales@valuevalves.com.tw
www.valuevalves.com/
The customers
come from over 45+
country Experience 40
years Maximum Size
3600mm.
Products Approved
Certificates 136+
Quality Certification
10+ Countries!
www.chinavalve.com
VALVE WORLD BUYERS’GUIDE+ONLINE • december 2023
Bray Controls, A Division
of Bray International, Inc.
USA:
tel: +1-281-894-5454
www.syveco.com
VALVE WORLD BUYERS’GUIDE+ONLINE • december 2023
Velan Inc
7007 Côte de Liesse
Montreal, Que H4T 1G2
Canada
tel: +1-514-748-7743
fax:+1-514-748-8635
sales@velan.com
www.velan.com
Victory Valve Co., Ltd
651 Dingxiang Road,
Binhai Industrial Park,
Wenzhou City, 325025,
Zhejiang,
China
tel:+86-577-86916666
fax:+86-577-86935680
victory@victoryvalve.cn
www.victoryvalve.cn
Since 1987, Victory is
a valve manufacturer
with its own foundry to
provide high level quality
valves on time
Zhejiang Cotech Valve
Co.,Ltd
No.9 Chiyan Industrial Park
Qingtian Chuanliao
Town Lishui city
323911 Zhejiang Pr,
China
tel: +86 577 67989935
fax:+86 577 67989837
engineering@
wafercheck.cn
www.wafercheck.cn
Check Valve Specialist
Brings you total solution
of industrial check valves
mainly in all types of
wafer check and nozzle
check Manufacture
Worldwide offer service
Valve Stockists
Valve Suppliers
AVA Armaturen Vertrieb
Alms GmbH Germany,
Netherlands, UK
Headoffice, Holterkamp 1
D-40880 Ratingen
Germany
tel: +49-2102-4390-0
fax: +49-2102-4390-99
Mailbox@ava-alms.de
www.ava-alms.com
International Standard
Valve, Inc.
13124 Trinity Drive,
Stafford, TX 77477
USA
tel: +1-713-983-7600
fax:+1-713-983-7602
sales@isvalve.com
www.isvalve.com
One-Stop-Shop for Gate,
Globe, Check and Butterfly
Valves. Inventory Available.
Superior Service.
Global Supply Line Australia
1-19 Barndioota Road,
Salisbury Plain, SA 5109
Australia
tel: +61 8 8285 0000
sales@globalsupplyline.
com.au
www.globalsupplyline.
com.au
View full stock list $60
million inventory at
our website.
Actuator, Ball, Check,
Wafer check, Gate,
Globe, Needle,
Lubricated Plug.
Supplying special
oil & gas
valves world wide.
World’s largest stock
range, APV, JC,
Starline, Air Torque,
Bonney Forge, Sferova,
Supercheck, Biffi,
Bettis, and FZV, Galli &
Cassina
MRC Global
Global Headquarters
tel: +1-877-294-7574
info@mrcglobal.com
mrcglobal.com
Syveco
107 rue du Ruisseau
F-38070 Saint-QuentinFallavier
France
tel: +33-474-94-86-50
fax: +33-474-94-86-59
info@syveco.com
www.syveco.com
Syveco is a French
master stockist in valves
and fittings for industry,
HVAC & water works,
offering a wide range of
products to the European
and African markets.
MRC Global
Global Headquarters
tel: +1-877-294-7574
info@mrcglobal.com
mrcglobal.com
www.wegman.eu
Utmost Alloy
(Shandong) Co., Ltd.
#1, Futang Road,
Beisu, Zoucheng,
Jining, Shandong, P.R.C.
China
tel: +86-537-526-3899
enquiry@utmost-alloy.com
A high-end precision
metal + metallurgy
technology enterprise
integrating R&D,
production, sales and
service.
Válvulas e
Instrumentación S.L.
GRM
Rubi-Sabadell road km 13
Barcelona Rubí
Spain
Phone: +34935872222
Email: grm@
grmindustrial.es
www.grm.com.es/en/
Wegman BV
Boeing Avenue
309B
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Wegman BV
The Netherlands
tel: +31 30 263 40 00
sales@wegman.nl
www.wegman.eu
Valves
INDRA S.r.l
via Novara 10/B-C
I-20013 Magenta (MI)
Italy
tel: +39-029729-8663
fax:+39-029729-1855
indra@indra.it
www.indra.it
Made in Italy Taylor
made production
ISO 9001, 14001 &
45001 certified 4-K sqm
headquarters 3-K sqm
production area
International
Standard Valve, Inc.
13124 Trinity Drive,
Stafford, TX 77477
USA
tel: +1-713-983-7600
fax:+1-713-983-7602
sales@isvalve.com
www.isvalve.com
One-Stop-Shop for
Gate, Globe, Check
and Butterfly Valves.
Inventory Available.
Superior Service.
Newmans Valve LLC
4655 Wright Road,
Suite 250
USA
tel: +1 832-944-5930
fax: +1 832-944-5929
sales@newmansvalves.
com
www.newmansvalves.
com
Process Control
Equipment Ltd.
45 Dukesway, Teesside
Industrial Estate,
Thornaby,
Stockton-on-Tees,
TS17 9LT
England
tel: +44-16-42-768-250
sales@pce-ltd.co.uk
www.processcontrol
equipment.co.uk
SAPAG Valves
Rue du Marais 2 – 80400
Ham
France
tel:+33 (0) 3 23 81 43 00
info@sapag-valves.com
www.sapag-valves.com
French Valve
Manufacturer High
Quality Valves Full
Service offer Company
founded in 1929 Large
size Valves
VALVES &
AUTOMATION
Emerson
53 rue de la Beauce, Lucé,
Lucé, 28110
France
www.Emerson.com
anf@serviceclients@
emerson.com
Our Products:
Actuator Monitoring
& Control, Actuators,
Anti-Corrosion Valves,
Check Valves, HIPPS
Valves/Actuators,
Stainless Steel Valves,
Valves
Process Control
Equipment Ltd.
45 Dukesway, Teesside
Industrial Estate,
Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees,
TS17 9LT
England
tel: +44-16-42-768-250
sales@pce-ltd.co.uk
www.processcontrol
equipment.co.uk
Rotork
Brassmill Lane,
Bath BA1 3JQ,
United Kingdom
tel: +44 1225 733200
mail@rotork.com
https://www.rotork.com/
Valmet
Vanha Porvoontie 229,
PO Box 304,
FIN-01301 Vantaa,
Finland
tel: +358-20-483-150
www.valmet.com/
flowcontrol
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