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Strainers and Steam traps
In our diverse portfolio of offerings, we extend our expertise beyond the conventional to include the fabrication and...
Remote valve testing
In the world of industrial valve testing, getting everyone on the same page can be a real puzzle. You've got the...
Parallel Slide Gate valve during the assembly process
Detail of a 16" 4500# A182 F92 Parallel Slide Gate valve during the assembly process. Here we can see the single wedge...
Pressure seal bonnet: Swing Check valve at our medium test bench
We are going to welcome the new year with the image of this DN350 (14") ANSI Class 2500# Swing Check valve, with...
Dimensional control of a valve
At Babcock Valves we learned from our experience that any small detail on any part of a valve is critical to ensure...
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Quality from the inside out
Several ago, we made a post talking about the dimensional inspection of a valve, which involves a process of verification of physical dimensions, tolerances, and many other critical measurements of a valve, and it implies its “guts” too. Valve internals, seat rings,...
Dimensional inspection of a valve
Dimensional inspection of a valve involves verifying and assessing the physical dimensions, tolerances, and other critical measurements of the valve components
Valve reconditioning
We do not only design and manufacture valves. We also recondition and repair valves damaged in severe processes. The use of high-temperature molten salts is essential in energy production, where they are used to replace heated oils as transfer fluid for solar thermal...
Punching above its weight
This small valve has several rather special technical features: Despite its small size, 2", it has a Parallel Slide design. Despite its rating, of 600#, it has a Pressure Seal design. Its working range is from Full vacuum to maximum pressure rating. Its...
Veery special valves and very special clients
Sometimes we manufacture very special valves, but most of the time, we supply standard valves for very special clients, but always meeting the highest quality standards. (Sorry for the tongue twister :P) Here we have a pretty group of wedge gate valves waiting to be...
Welcome to our testing area
Again a large package of motorized valves is to be shipped in the next days. Here we have all of them waiting for their turn to be tested (MOV performance and Hydrotest). Babcock valves has three different testing benches, and the one in the picture is considered one...
Small but very special…
Here we have just verified the casting process of the body of a critical swing check valve 2 1/2" 2500# in high alloy A217 C12A. HP DSH Spray Water Check valve with 560 Celsius and 220 bar design conditions. The final destination of this small beauty will be Vietnam....
Target Achieved!
In record time, as we were asked to. These two valves will be installed in Almaraz Nuclear Power Plant. They were needed on record time and we have met our client's target again. We are proud of supporting the Spanish Nuclear Industry since the 1970's. Safe and clean....
Original Spare Parts guaranteed
Here we have a 24" 300# Double Disc Double Wedge Gate Valve ready for dispatch. This unit has been manufactured with the special painting procedure for Petronas. It is a spare valve that is supplied ready to take the original actuator. At Babcock, we guarantee...
Manufacturing a Steam Extraction Check Valve
Here we can see the final stages of the manufacturing process of a Steam Extraction Check Valve 18" (DN450) and ANSI Class 600# in Alloy Steel A217 WC6. This unit will be assembled with a linear actuator. On the bolted bonnet, the marked numbers indicate the right...
Lapping procedures
Here we are lapping a 24" Gate Valve with Parallel Seats, in our facilities. In every metal-to-metal seal in our valves, we must ensure a perfect closure. The quality of the finish of the machining between the seat rings and the discs must be perfect (mirror shape). ...
Double Disc Gate Valve assembly process
After the end of the lapping process, we begin with the valve assembly. In this video, you can find a better view of what a Double Wedge Double Disc valve, with parallel seats, is. It is a really smart and reliable design, but not too many manufacturers have the...
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