New K-Max Eccentric Plug Rotary Control Valve Comes with Bi-Directional Flow Capability
Press Release Summary:
The K-Max Eccentric Plug Rotary Control Valve is offered with cam-action and low-friction plug operation. The unit’s rotary plug action enables the plug to break free of the seat ring upon initial rotation of the shaft. The valve comes with rangeability of 100:1 and straight-through flow design. It is suitable for flow control applications such as high and low-pressure steam systems, erosive and abrasive slurries and corrosive liquids and gasses.
Original Press Release:
Leslie Controls Features K-Max Rotary Control Valve
Valve engineered to handle industrial process control requirements
TAMPA, FL –Leslie Controls, a CIRCOR International brand, and a worldwide manufacturer of valves for the power generation, industrial, marine and oil and gas markets for over a century, features its K-Max Eccentric Plug Rotary Control Valve, one of the most versatile and robust valves of its type, and an improvement on the performance and durability of traditional rotary control valves. The K-Max incorporates the cam-action, low-friction plug operation that provides tight shutoff over a long service life in a variety of flow control applications, including high and low-pressure steam systems; clean, dirty, and corrosive liquids and gasses; and erosive and abrasive slurries.
Featuring bi-directional flow capability, the K-Max is versatile and can handle mediums that are normally flowed to open and flowed to close. The inherent versatility of this design offers the advantage of using one valve style for many applications, allowing for plant standardization and minimal stocking requirements. In addition, the efficient straight-through flow design allows for a much lower volume cost than conventional globe-style control valves.
The K-Max’s eccentric rotary plug action allows the plug to break free of the seat ring upon initial rotation of the shaft, resulting in a longer seat ring service life and improved shutoff integrity. The valve features a rangeability of 100:1, allowing precise throttling over a wide range of flows, and also has a self-aligning orbital seat, which allows orbital movement of the seat ring to provide self-alignment with the plug at assembly. The seat ring and plug rigidly mate with every closure of the valve, enabling the valve to maintain excellent shutoff capability.
About Leslie Controls and CIRCOR International, Inc.
Leslie Controls is a CIRCOR International brand. CIRCOR International, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets differentiated technology products and sub-systems for markets including oil & gas, industrial, aerospace & defense and commercial marine. CIRCOR has a diversified flow and motion control product portfolio with recognized, market-leading brands that fulfill its customers’ mission critical needs. The company’s strategy is to grow organically and through complementary acquisitions; simplify CIRCOR’s operations; achieve world class operational excellence; and attract and retain top talent. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.circor.com.
Contact: Kristin Nugent
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