March 2004 Product Spotlight

Severe service control valve

The Multi-Z from Flowserve is a boiler feed-pump recirculation control valve for entrained solids flow control. Designed specifically to handle high pressure-drop applications for which entrained solids and cavitation are a problem, it is ideal for system startup and boiler feed-water recirculation. The Multi-Z features a multistage trim design that eliminates cavitation and provides extended trim life.

Flowserve Corporation
Irving, Texas
(801) 489-2393
www.flowserve.com
eProduct Number 403

George has the ball valve rolling

George Fischer Inc. has added the Type 546 ball valve to its extensive line of manual and actuated valves. The new valve features a short overall length, buttress thread design and universal multi-function module. These features combine to provide the true union ball valve with added safety and functionality for a diverse range of applications.

George Fischer Inc.
Tustin, Calif.
(800) 854-4090
www.us.piping.georgefischer.com
eProduct Number 404

Someone ask for larger pipe?

Hobas Pipe USA has added a 110-inch diameter, centrifugally cast, fiberglass reinforced, polymer mortar, or CCFRPM, pipe to its product line in response to the company's customers' request for a lighter pump at this diameter. Its thin wall construction gives the pipe an O.D. of only 114 inches, while the pipe is suitable for direct bury, slip lining, microtunneling and above ground installation for new construction and rehab.

Hobas Pipe USA
Houston, Texas
(800) 856-7473
www.hobaspipe.com
eProduct Number 405

Thermoplastic diaphragm check valve

Plast-O-Matic Valves manufactures a patented diaphragm check valve that maintains a bubble-tight seal in any position. Completely independent of gravity, mounting position or reverse flow, the valves feature a special diaphragm that automatically positions itself against the valve seat in an identical location each time. Also, the valves operate silently, as there are no internal sliding or loose parts to slam or vibrate.

Plast-O-Matic Valves Inc.
Cedar Grove, N.J.
(973) 256-3000
www.plastomatic.com
eProduct Number 406

Swing-Flex now standard in ductile iron

The Val-Matic Swing-Flex® check valve is now provided standard in ductile iron construction with cold working pressures up to 250 psi, making it ideal for systems for which traditional 125 lb. valves were unsuitable and for those in which surges may be a concern. The valve's short, 35-degree stroke provides fast closing to minimize slamming and slam related surges.

Val-Matic Valve and Manufacturing Corp.
Elmhurst, Ill.
(630) 941-4672
www.valmatic.com
eProduct Number 407

Victaulic is a pipe saver

Victaulic Depend-O-Lok offers a bolted, split-sleeve, two-segment encapsulating coupling to enclose failing pipeline joints without removing the failed joint, moving the pipe or taking the system off-line. Designed to encapsulate and seal leaking bell and spigot push joints, coupling joints, and most other failed and leaking joints, the Depend-O-Lok meets or exceeds the guidelines set forth in AWWA C219 for design, materials and manufacture requirements.

Victaulic Depend-O-Lok Inc.
Easton, Pa.
(610) 559-3300
www.victaulic.com
eProduct Number 408