Shipham Valves, a subsidiary of Wärtsilä, has completed the development plan for a new series of composite single-plate wafer check valves, which will be introduced to the market at the Valve World Exhibition in Dusseldorf at the end of November.
Single-plate wafer check valves are available in sizes of 3” – 12” / DN80 – DN300, with a rated pressure of 16 bar (230psi), which complements Shipham Valves’ existing compound valve series. The latest series is a compact, light and non-metallic valve consisting of only two parts-the valve body and the disc.
The material used to make the Shipham composite valve is thermosetting glass reinforced epoxy resin (GRE). These materials have excellent internal and external corrosion resistance, will not melt, creep or shrink, and are significantly lighter than equivalent metal valves.
Dave Bowen, Business Development Manager at Shipham Valves, said: “The single-plate wafer check valve is an exciting development for us, and it proves the skills and expertise of everyone involved in our product development program.” A recent development maintains Shipham Valves’ position at the forefront of anti-corrosion valve technology. ”
The newest member of the composite valve series further strengthened Shipham Valves’ leading position in valve manufacturing for corrosive applications and, after being acquired by Wärtsilä in January 2012, further strengthened its commitment to research and development.
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Post time: Jun-25-2021
