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VRC Protx Receives National Board VR Stamp

  • Posted On November 17, 2015
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VRC Protx, an industrial valve company specializing in repair, re-manufacturing, and field services, announced today that its Monroe Facility, has received its three year Certificate of Authorization (VR Stamp) from the National Board of Boiler & Pressure Vessel Inspectors. VRC Protx provides pre-test, repair, and set-pressure services for all types of pressure relief valves. The VR Stamp authorizes VRC Protx to provide relief valve services in the field at customers’ locations.

The VRC Protx service team combines the expertise of our Engineers, Quality Control Foremen and Technicians who are dedicated in maintaining industry leading process safety with both shop and on-site technical service. Our core technologies are pressure relief valves, control valves and valve automation. Additional technical service technologies include instrumentation, in-line valve repair and electric motor operated valves; providing services for the power, petrochemical, refining, gas transmission & production, mining and all other process industries.

VRC Protx has also received the UV and NB authorization from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers for the assembly of the Pentair Anderson Greenwood Crosby direct spring valve line. This authorization allows VRC Protx to assemble, sell and warranty new valves at the Monroe facility.

More about VRC Protx – Monroe:
– 20,000 sq. ft. product and service facility
– Custom design Valve Automation packages with full, in-house machining and fabrication equipment
– Automation test and repair of electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic actuation equipment
– Pressure relief valve shop and field service. Steam (1700 PSI) Air (1500 PSI) Liquid (5000 PSI) Nitrogen (6000 PSI)

Monroe Final
455 Detroit Avenue
Monroe, MI. 48162
Phone 734-682-3870

Join Us for Our Open House – June 19

  • Posted On June 4, 2015
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The VRC Protx service team combines the expertise of our Engineers, Quality Control Foremen and Technicians who are dedicated in maintaining industry leading process safety with both shop and on-site technical service. Our core technologies are pressure relief valves, control valves and valve automation. Additional technical service technologies include instrumentation, in-line valve repair and electric motor operated valves; providing services for the power, petrochemical, refining, gas transmission & production, mining and all other process industries. Come see these capabilities as well as key products from our channel partners!

View our new location, see our equipment and discuss our capabilities with our local experts.

Areas of interest
Biffi electrics actuator on gate valves
Morin pneumatic actuator on ball valve with westlock and asco solenoid
Morin with PMV positioner on a KTM control valve
Morin electo-hydraulic (fail safe electric)
Vanessa Valve (actuated demo)
PSVs

See our machine shop and assembly capabilities, boiler room, test stands and clean room… all will be open for you to see

Kunkle Valves

  • Posted On February 6, 2015
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As a Local Representative for Kunkle safety and relief valve products, VRC Protx promises to be your full-service flow and process safety management partner that keeps equipment and processes operating and safe. VRC Protx has a ready supply of Kunkle product on hand at factory direct pricing.

Kunkle Valves is a leading manufacturer of quality safety and relief valve products for industrial and commercial applications, including steam, air, liquid (including cryogenics) and non-hazardous gases. Their products are available for ASME Section I, Section IV and Section VIII services with relief capacities certified by the National Board. In addition, they offer a range of non-code products and each valve, both code and non-code is set, tested, and retested to the customer’s specifications and then sealed to prevent tampering.

Kunkle safety and relief valve products range in size from 1/4-inch NPT through 6-inch flange and are suitable for services ranging from cryogenic to 850°F at set pressures ranging from vacuum to 6,500 psig. They are available in a wide range of materials including Brass, Bronze, Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Cast Iron, and Aluminum.

Riley Valve Services becomes VRC

  • Posted On November 24, 2014
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As we head out of the “Great Recession” into a New Year, I would like to thank you for your business and announce our new name. Effective January 1st, Riley Valve Services becomes VRC Protx.

In 1997, the Dale Prentice Company, a privately held family business since 1926, purchased the D.E. Riley and Riley Valve Services companies from Don Riley. The business has continued to grow and our new name reflects a transformation to a higher level of performance and a combination of four technical product and service businesses serving the Great Lakes Region.

Riley Valve Services, Engineered Resources, Valve Repair Consultants and Industrial Instruments will be combined to form VRC Protx and will be represented in the Great Lakes by the Dale Prentice Company. The new service team combines the local support of the Sales Consultants and Customer Service contacts that you work with today and the expertise of all our Engineers, Quality Control Foremen and Technicians who are dedicated in maintaining industry leading process safety with shop and on-site technical service.

Our promise is to be your full-service flow and process safety management partner that keeps equipment and processes operating and safe. VRC Protx works to understand and anticipate your needs reducing downtime. As critical service application experts, we solve problems safety and effectively, advocating for our customers at global manufacturing leaders. Through knowledgeable people, quality products and innovative solutions, VRC Protx responds quickly to challenges, making your life easier. If you have any questions or comments, please contact your sales representative or click on the “Contact Us” link in the Quick Links section of this email.

Thank you for your support and business.

Have a Happy and Safe New Year!

Larry Prentice, VRC Protx