January 2014 Tube Products International
55
Refr igerat ion & HVAC
Non-return valve introduced
BSS Industrial, a distributor of heating
and pipeline solutions, has launched a
new range of non-return valves under
its Boss brand.
The Boss 11XS range features both
single and double non-return valves
that can be used on chilled water,
heating, potable water, and hot and cold
water services in both commercial and
industrial applications. Both models are
spring-loaded and axially guided with a
resilient sealing mechanism.
The Boss 11XS single and double non-
return valve range is available in eight
different sizes up to 250mm. It has
WRAS approval and promises durability
through its UK-manufactured cast iron
body. The valves can operate at a
maximum pressure of 16 bar and a
maximum temperature of 95°C.
Dave Broughton, national sales
manager of Boss valves, commented,
“Non-return valves form a crucial part
of many pumped water systems in a
variety of applications. Given the costly
consequences of a non-return valve
failure, we thought it was important
to offer the market a robust and
highly durable option to significantly
improve the reliability in these types of
applications.”
BSS Industrial
– UK
High purity pipework range expands
ventilation solutions portfolio
Hargreaves, a provider of air movement
and ventilation ductwork solutions,
has launched a high purity pipework
range.
The core product range consists of
high purity stainless steel pipe, and is
also available in PVDF and copper. It is
manufactured in a class 100 (IOS 4/5)
cleanroom facility near Darlington, UK,
to strict quality assurance standards,
incorporating separate access and exits
for PVDF, copper and stainless steel,
dedicated areas for preparation and
welding, and storage for completed
spools within the clean room.
Hargreaves also offers a range of
additional components, including
isolation valves, instrumentation, sight
glasses, safety valves and filters.
Welding of the pipework is carried out
in accordance with ASME BPE 2002
and B31.3 standards. Orbital welders
at the facility operate in ranges from ¼"
to 6" for stainless steel pipe, and 20 to
315mm for PVDF.
According to Hargreaves, the launch of
the product range is a logical extension
to its existing high integrity ventilation
solutions portfolio.
Managing director Tim Hopkinson
commented, “The Hargreaves name
is synonymous with ventilation, and
we have earned a reputation for
delivering high quality air movement
and ventilation solutions in the most
demanding conditions. In particular we
have extensive experience of working
in carefully controlled environments
where exceptional air purity is required,
such as the nuclear sector and the
pharmaceuticals industry. The addition
of high purity pipework will enable us to
broaden our offer to existing clients and
prospects in these sectors, and in other
industries where the same exceptional
quality and purity is paramount.”
Hargreaves has experience working
in market sectors such as LGN, life
sciences, manufacturing, mechanical
engineering, micro-electrical, nuclear,
petrochemical, pharmaceutical, power
generation, refinery, research labs,
semiconductors and waste water
treatment.
Hargreaves
– UK
Boss 11XS non-return valve
