Val-Matic
Rugged valves are designed
for hydroelectricity operations
This company’s valves (photo; p. 24) are designed for use in the hydroelectric power industry, where the power of moving water is used to generate electricity. Its Quarter-Turn family of valves includes the QuadroSphere ball valves, EnerG ball valves and American-BFV butterfly valves. All are available in a wide range of sizes and pressures. The QuadroSphere was designed with additional flow paths and seat-contact minimized for reduced wear and operating torques. The company’s Surgebuster check valve, Tilted Disc check valve, and Swing check valve are designed to prevent slamming, reduce head loss and provide significant savings in pumping costs, says the company. — Val-Matic Valve & Manufacturing Corp., Elmhurst, Ill.