Brass Ball Valves withstand extreme temperature changes.April 16, 2009 -
Suited for oil and gas, LP gas, and chemical manufacturing, brass ball valves feature preloaded seat that keeps ball seals pressed against ball as seals wear. TeflonŽ packing type valves come with adjustment nut to seal stem packing. Available in vented and non-vented models with optional locking handles, valves come in full port and conventional port, and are UL listed and CSA certified.
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Original Press release
Wabtec Corporation
1001 Air Brake Avenue
Wilmerding, PA, 15148
USA
Wabtec Introduces New Brass Ball Valve Products to Serve Industrial Markets
WILMERDING, Pa., March 30 -- Wabtec Corporation (NYSE:WAB) has introduced two new lines of brass ball valve products to serve a variety of industrial markets, including Oil and Gas, LP Gas and Chemical Manufacturing.
"Wabtec has been a long-time supplier of quality, robust ball valves for the railroad industry, and our new industrial line exhibits those same performance characteristics," said Mike Veltri, Manager-Business Development.
For industrial markets, Wabtec now offers a robust valve that can withstand extreme temperature changes. The valve features a preloaded seat to extend valve life by keeping the ball seals pressed against the ball as the seals wear. These valves, which can also be refurbished with replacement kits, come in Full port, Conventional port, and UL Listed. They can be configured to fit custom applications.
In addition, Wabtec offers an economy brass ball valve line to complement the premium line. These valves, which are UL and CSA certified, are Teflon packing type valves and come with an adjustment nut to seal the stem packing as wear takes place.
All industrial valves are available in both vented and non-vented versions with optional locking handles.
For more information, contact Mike Veltri at valves@wabtec.com and visit our website at www.wabtecvalves.com.
Wabtec Corporation is a global provider of value-added, technology-based products and services for a variety of industrial markets.
Source: Wabtec Corporation
CONTACT:
Tim Wesley of Wabtec Corporation,
+1-412-825-1543,
twesley@wabtec.com
Web Site:
http://www.wabtec.com/
http://www.wabtecvalves.com/
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