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November 2015 Tube Products International 49
Fi t t ings , f langes , valves & connectors
New range of industrial and
specification valves
Conex Bänninger has launched a new
range of industrial and specification
valves that build on the company’s
already extensive fittings and valves
solutions.
The introduction of the larger industrial
product range is in line with the
company’s long-term plans to increase
its market share and product portfolio in
the commercial and industrial markets.
Adding depth to the current range of
fittings and accessories are a choice of
flow control and filter strainer solutions
for use in water systems.
The full industrial range includes
seated gate valves, combination air
release valves, industrial balancing
valves, industrial butterfly valves,
industrial check valves,
expansion joint valves and
Y strainers. Manufactured
from resilient, ductile and
cast iron materials, the
Conex Bänninger industrial
products are specifically
manufactured to withstand
heavy use, and are built to
meet appropriate industry
standards and requirements,
including the addition of
a bronze static balancing
valve, which balances
flow rates throughout the
system.
Products in the industrial
range are coated, helping
to reduce the effects of
corrosion. The valves in
the range meet the Water
Regulations Advisory
Scheme (WRAS) approval
– the standard that water
fittings must meet in order
to carry or receive water
from the public mains water
supply in the UK.
Bill Barlow, UK business
unit director, commented on
the launch, “The industrial
valves market is a key growth
area for Conex Bänninger,
and one that we now have
the right product in place to
target. Our industrial valves
range is highly accurate and durable,
offering solutions in flow regulation,
flow restriction, filtering debris removal,
air pressure release and high pressure
movement absorption.”
Conex Bänninger also offers a full range
of products within the specification
range, including gate, globe, check,
strainer and quarter turn ball valve
products designed for use with drinking
water, low temperature hot and chilled
water, gas, heating, ventilation and air
conditioning systems. The specification
valve ranges are WRAS-approved and
Kite-marked, where stated, to ensure
compliance with industry standards.
The company’s valves aremanufactured
using high quality brass, DZR brass
and bronze material, which is resistant
to corrosion. The gate and quarter turn
ball valves are full bore valves, ensuring
low friction losses and full flow through
the systems.
The gate valve range is designed with
a non-rising stem, with hand wheel and
lock shield variants.
Quarter turn ball valves are suitable
for system isolation, as the valves are
quick to operate. Variants are also
available for gas and water applications,
and all are backed by a five-year
warranty.
Conex Bänninger – UK
Specification and industrial valves