Val-Matic Valve & Mfg. Corp. has received certification by WQA (Water Quality Association) that our lead-free bronze valves are in compliance with California and Vermont’s new Drinking Water Law (effective January 1, 2010). State legislation was passed in California (AB1953) and Vermont (S152) reducing the allowable amount of lead in all products coming in contact with drinking water to contain less than 0.25% lead. All valves containing bronze shipped to California and Vermont must meet the “lead-free” requirement. Val-Matic is proud to be one of the first valve manufacturers in our industry to meet these requirements that affect the drinking water supply for our Dual Disc Check Valves and Threaded, Wafer and Globe style Silent Check Valves. In complying with these new state laws, we are now offering our Dual Disc Check Valve sizes 2”-60” and Silent Check Valves (wafer style in sizes 2”-10” and globe style in sizes 2½”-42”) with “lead-free” (less than 0.25%) bronze.
Val-Matic produces a variety of manual and power actuators that include traveling nut actuators, worm gears, cylinders and motors. The traveling nut manual actuator is designed to specifically match the torque characteristics of Val-Matic Ener•G® Ball Valves and American-BFV® Butterfly Valves. Val-Matic’s worm gear actuators provide precise quarter turn actuation in accordance with AWWA Standards and are standard on Plug Valves and optional on Ball and Butterfly Valves. Val-Matic’s traveling nut cylinder actuators provide reliable characterized closure while featuring externally adjustable closed stops to control end of valve travel. The torque requirements of their quarter turn valves are met by using Val-Matic’s motorized traveling nut and worm gear actuator package.
Val-Matic’s control systems provide reliable power and control of hydraulic actuated ball, butterfly and plug valves. Val-Matic control panels use the highest quality components and provide field adjustable operation of valves. The control equipment is mounted and piped in corrosion resistant NEMA 4X enclosures for long and reliable life in the harshest environments. Oil and water accumulator systems power hydraulic cylinder valve actuators and provide hydraulic power for valves after power failure. Electrical panels provide for remote monitoring of valve operation and alarm conditions. Val-Matic products fully comply with the "Buy American" provision of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
The Cam-Centric® Plug Valve meets the “Buy American” provision of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and is part of Val-Matic Valve & Mfg. Corp.’s entirely compliant product line. Available in sizes ½” – 48”, the Cam-Centric® Plug Valve features a 100% port full flow design which minimizes headloss and energy consumption. The Vee-Type packing is field adjustable and may be replaced without removing the actuator. The Grit Guard seals protect the packing from both wastewater and water media and the POP™ Shims prevent the packing from being over-tightened. A thick nickel seat is welded directly to the valve body and the resilient faced plug ensures a tight seal and trouble-free service. Using only quality materials, Val-Matic allows you to both protect your source water and buy American. ARRA “Buy American” provision certification available upon request. Please visit www.valmatic.com for additional information.
Val-Matic’s Tilted Disc® Check Valve has streamlined body contouring, a flow area 40% greater than nominal pipe size, and a hydrodynamic disc which combine to provide the lowest head loss of any check valve produced today. Non-slam closing is assured by both an angled seat design minimizing disc travel and an eccentrically mounted disc. Top and/or bottom mounted dash pots may be added for systems with extreme conditions such as excessively high shut-off heads or volatile reverse flows to further assure against valve slamming. Val-Matic Tilted Disc® Check Valves are an excellent choice for a wide range of applications such as raw water, cooling water and treated water/wastewater applications. Val-Matic’s Tilted Disc® Check Valves are NSF/ANSI 61 certified. Val-Matic products fully comply with the "Buy American" provision of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
Val-Matic Valve & Mfg. Corp. is pleased to announce that our products meet the requirements of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act 2009 (b) as noted by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in the published Guidance of Manufactured Goods, which are produced or manufactured in the United States. Within this Act, there are specific requirements like the “Buy American” Provision of Section 1605. Val-Matic is pleased to announce that when purchasing our products for projects funded by ARRA stimulus money you can feel confident in meeting all provisions without sacrificing price and delivery time.
Val-Matic Corporation would like to announce the certification of their 1” and 2” FloodSafe® Inflow Preventers by the American Society of Sanitary Engineers (ASSE). The FloodSafe® Inflow Preventer is a revolutionary patented system that provides vault protection by preventing the entry of contaminated water or other fluids from entering the air valve outlet and subsequently the pipeline. The FloodSafe® is a durable, reliable and critical solution to the integrity of every water system in service today and those being developed for the future.
Val-Matic’s Ener•G® AWWA Rubber Seated Ball Valve can be equipped with a pump control system which allows for drop-tight shut-off in all applications. The pump controls provide adjustable opening and closing times in excess of the system critical surge period. The control system consists of a ball valve with cylinder actuator and limit switches, a hydraulic control panel and an optional electrical control panel. The hydraulic panel operates the pump control ball valve by means of air, water or hydraulic oil. The optional electrical control panel works with the hydraulic panel in controlling and monitoring the operation of the pump control ball valve.Vigorous proof of design testing qualify the 6” – 48” product line to be in accordance with AWWA C507. In addition, all Ener•G® Ball Valves are coated inside and out with NSF 61 fusion bonded epoxy per AWWA C550. Val-Matic’s Ener•G® Ball Valve has a 100% full port design allowing minimal flow restriction. This translates into low headloss, which can be converted into energy cost savings over time. Its equal percentage flow characteristics, rugged AWWA construction and virtually zero headloss make the Ener•G® Ball Valve the ideal pump control valve for pumping systems.
Val-Matic’s AWWA Rubber Seated Ener•G® Ball Valve is equipped with a hydraulic cylinder actuator. The cylinder can be powered with pressurized water from the line or from an independent oil power system. Options include being mounted on the valve or in a floor-mounted panel with the hydraulic controls electrically wired into the pump controls. Cylinder Actuated Ener•G® Ball Valves feature externally adjustable closed stops for easy adjustment and are designed and built in accordance with AWWA C507 for Ball Valves and C540 for Power Actuators. They are available in sizes 6”-48”.
Val-Matic is pleased to announce that it is the first valve manufacturer in the US to be certified to the new ISO 9001:2008 certification after an audit from Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance. Lloyd’s Register is an accredited certification body authorized to recognize adherence to ISO standards. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) develops standards that play a role in the development, manufacturing and supply of products and serve to make the process more efficient, safer and cleaner. Customers and consumers trust that certification to the ISO standards is evidence of a manufacturer’s commitment to quality. ISO certification is a continual process of evaluation and growth. Val-Matic is pleased to be certified and is dedicated to making continual improvements in its quality management system.
Val-Matic’s Ener•G® AWWA Resilient Seated Ball Valve is the preferred selection for surge control and energy savings. The Ener•G® Ball Valve fully complies with AWWA C507. It features the advantages of a standard fusion bonded epoxy interior and exterior coating and a bi-directional resilient Tri-Loc™ seating system. The Tri-Loc™ seat retention system provides a low friction, wear resistant seat and allows easy adjustment or replacement of the seat without removing the valve from the line. Val-Matic’s Ener•G® Ball Valve when fully open provides 100% flow area equal to the pipe size and will represent a significant savings in pumping costs compared to other pump control valves. The valve’s design and performance has been verified through proof of design and independent flow testing. The valve is available in 150 lb. and 300lb. AWWA classes in sizes 6”-48” with cylinder, electric motor or manual actuation. It is Val-Matic’s claim that the Ener•G® Ball Valve is the best choice for surge control in energy efficient pumping systems.
Val-Matic Corporation, headquartered in the Chicago suburb of Elmhurst, Illinois, is a leading manufacturer of air valves, check valves, shut-off valves for the municipal water and wastewater and industrial markets. Val-Matic is an ISO 9001:2000 certified company.
Val-Matic has released an expanded brochure for their Air Valve product line. The brochure covers the features and benefits of the entire water and wastewater Air Valve product family. It offers a comprehensive overview of the proper theory and usage of Air Valves, basic applications and extensive technical data. The brochures are currently available online.
Val-Matic Corporation, headquartered in the Chicago suburb of Elmhurst, Illinois, is a leading manufacturer of air valves, check valves, shut-off valves for the municipal water and wastewater and industrial markets. Val-Matic is an ISO 9001:2000 certified company.
The City of Fresno California Water Department was experiencing valve slam at their well stations. After two failed competitor valves, they installed a Val-Matic Surgebuster® Check Valve at their pumping station. The Surgebuster works by achieving rapid closure through a short disc stroke of 35º and an adjustable Disc Accelerator. The Surgebuster provides a 100% unrestricted flow area for improved flow characteristics and lower headloss. Visit www.valmatic.com to read the article in its entirety.
Val-Matic Corporation, headquartered in the Chicago suburb of Elmhurst, Illinois, is a leading manufacturer of air valves, check valves, shut-off valves for the municipal water and wastewater and industrial markets. Val-Matic is an ISO 9001:2000 certified company.
Val-Matic Corporation’s Air Valve product line is certified to the NSF/ANSI Standard 61 for
Drinking Water System Components. Val-Matic is the first Air Valve manufacturer to have a complete line of air valves certified to NSF/ANSI 61 Standard. Many states have legislation requirements stating that if certified products are available, they must be used in drinking water systems. Underwriters Laboratories (UL) provided certification of the Val-Matic product line after completion of all testing and verification of data. Verification of certification can be located by visiting UL’s website at www.ul.com.
Val-Matic Corporation, headquartered in the Chicago suburb of Elmhurst, Illinois, is a leading manufacturer of air valves, check valves, shut-off valves for the municipal water and wastewater and industrial markets. Val-Matic is an ISO 9001:2000 certified company.
AK Steel was replacing their swing check valve every three months. Since installing the Val-Matic Swing-Flex® Check Valve with Backflow Actuator they have saved significantly on replacements and installation costs, and the valve has performed flawlessly. AK Steel was so impressed by the performance of the Swing-Flex® they purchased additional valves for their sister mills. Visit www.valmatic.com to read the article in its entirety.
Val-Matic Corporation, headquartered in the Chicago suburb of Elmhurst, Illinois, is a leading manufacturer of air valves, check valves, shut-off valves for the industrial and municipal water and wastewater markets and the market’s first and only inflow preventer, the FloodSafe™.
