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Maintenance guide for the BIFFI GIG Actuator

VRC Protx would like to provide you with a quick actuator basics and maintenance guide for the BIFFI GIG Actuator. Click Here to download your guide.*

BIFFI’s manifold mounted high pressure controls packages have been providing the market and its customers with safe, reliable, and dependable control of high-pressure direct gas and gas over oil actuators for many years. This flyer offers a comprehensive overview of the basics and maintenance tips for the BIFFI GIG Actuator.

Please download the guide for your reference. Click Here

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sales@vrcprotx.com

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(800) 941-4331

The VRC Protx Team is a dedicated group of engineers, quality control foremen, and technicians who specialize in providing top-tier process safety services. Our team is committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety in both shop and on-site technical service. We specialize in core technologies such as pressure relief valves, control valves, and valve automation.

* For Reference Only – please consult actuator maintenance manual for detailed instructions. Always follow safety procedures. For actuators set up as clockwise to CLOSE. For assistance or parts, please contact VRC Protx.

Exciting Announcement with LESER LLC

  • Posted On October 28, 2024
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VRC Protx now proudly operates as a certified LESER Authorized Repair Center (LARC), in concert with our long standing “VR” Valve Repair program. We are recognized as a critical local partner of LESER—an industry leading manufacturer of safety/relief valves—and we are fully equipped to perform the comprehensive test, repair, maintenance and recertification of their premium pressure relief products in support of your operation’s continued reliability and safety.

  • If you are experiencing possible issues with a valve or installation, we will assist.
  • If a replacement valve may be needed, VRC Protx and LESER will provide you a quick solution.
  • Click here to download the VRC Protx LARC flyer.

Our “VR” (Valve Repair) National Board accreditation includes certification of highly trained experienced technicians, capable and qualified for the inspection, evaluation, troubleshooting and service of all pressure relief devices of any manufacturer, make or model, ensuring every repair we perform adheres to and meets original manufacturer’s specifications.

As we partner with LESER in pressure relief valve service and support, paired with our decades long history of “VR” repair for all brands and types of valves, we are now even more equipped to partner with you.  Please contact us for more information or for any of your valve service needs.

Phone: 800-941-4331

Email: Sales@Vrcprotx.com

LESER Website Pressure relief valves for all industrial applications | LESER

VRC Protx

The VRC Protx service team combines the expertise of Engineers, Quality Control Foremen and Technicians, dedicated in maintaining industry leading process safety with both shop and on-site technical service. Core technologies include pressure relief valves, control valves and valve automation. VRC Protx LARC Flyer

Exciting Announcement with Kunkle Relief Valves

VRC Protx is proud to announce our certification as an assembler of Kunkle Relief Valves, renowned for ensuring safety across various critical sectors, including oil and gas, chemical processing, and HVAC systems. Our collaboration with Kunkle reflects our unwavering commitment to providing the highest safety standards in industrial operations. Click here for the VRC Protx – Kunkle Relief Valve Flyer

In addition to the inherent reliability of Kunkle Relief Valves, VRC Protx’s technical expertise positions us to deliver tailored solutions that meet the specific needs of our customers. We understand that each industry faces unique challenges, and our customer-centric approach ensures that we provide innovative solutions that enhance operational safety.

Kunkle relief valves are known for their durability and reliability in a wide range of industries, and are available in various models, materials, and sizes to suit specific application requirements. Kunkle valves meet industry standards such as ASME and API codes. Some popular models include:

  • Model 6010: Section I boiler service, Section XIII/VIII steam & air/gas.
  • Model 6252: Larger size valves for boiler/steam services & air/gas.
  • Model 910-919: Versatile valve series in bronze, steel & SST used for air/gas, steam and liquid services.
  • Model 537: A high-capacity safety relief valve for hot water boiler service.
  • Click here for the VRC Protx – Kunkle Relief Valve Flyer

Please contact us for more information or for any of your valve service needs.

Phone: 800-941-4331

Email: Sales@Vrcprotx.com

VRC Protx

The VRC Protx service team combines the expertise of Engineers, Quality Control Foremen and Technicians, dedicated in maintaining industry leading process safety with both shop and on-site technical service. Core technologies include pressure relief valves, control valves and valve automation.

2019 Energy Generation Conference – Bismarck, North Dakota

  • Posted On February 1, 2019
  • Categorized In Blog
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It’s cold outside! Temperatures at the 2019 Energy Generation Conference in Bismarck, North Dakota reached a balmy -36⁰F in the morning but our VRC Protx associates were on hand to educate attendees on our products and professional services.

VRC Protx is an Emerson Actuation Technologies Authorized Local Service Provider supporting their valve actuation products including Shafer, Bettis, BIFFI and Morin throughout their life cycle. In addition, we are also Emerson’s BIFFI ICON Master Distributor for North America.

VRC Protx has multiple facilities in both the Great Lakes and Rocky Mountain regions. Our 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.

Sales Engineer/Consultant – Wisconsin & Minnesota

VRC Protx’s sales representative for the Great Lakes region, the Dale Prentice Company. is pleased to present the opportunity to join their team as an Industrial Sales Engineer. The Dale Prentice Company has been providing Application Engineering Solutions to their Midwest customers for over 90 years. At the Dale Prentice Company, they believe that people are their most important asset. This position presents an exciting opportunity for an entrepreneurial individual looking for a challenging and lively career in problem solving and sales.

This position will report to the Sales Team Manager. Qualified individuals will join their business development team in the Wisconsin and Minnesota area with an emphasis on process safety and process automation products and services.

Qualifications

  • Preferred Degree or experience in one of the following: Business Development, Project Management, Technical Sales, Customer Service, Engineering, Equipment Repair, Valve Automation, Valve Actuators, Electronics, Field Service.
  • Preferred 3+ years of experience in related field.
  • Preferred previous sales experience.
  • Preferred knowledge of process automation and related equipment.
  • Mandatory Driver License
  • Mandatory background check

Ideal Candidate Attributes

  • Comfortable presenting to large groups
  • Ability to communicate technical topics
  • Excellent written and oral communications
  • Knack for problem solving
  • Knack for identifying new ideas
  • Outgoing
  • Organized
  • Self-Starter
  • Willing to travel
  • Willing to work with a team and work alone

The Dale Prentice Company offers a unique opportunity to join growing company where your contributions will make a difference every day. They offer a competitive salary with the opportunity to earn performance bonuses paired with medical benefits, 401k savings plan, training, phone, tuition reimbursement, automobile reimbursement, competitive vacation plan, and a flexible work environment.

Please send resumes and questions to bkusterer@prenticeco.com

Emerson Actuation Technologies has designated VRC Protx as a Local Service Provider

  • Posted On May 30, 2018
  • Categorized In Blog
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Emerson Actuation Technologies has designated VRC Protx as a Local Service Provider, within their territory. VRC Protx’s extensive knowledge, experience and training on all types of valve actuators, amongst other technical services, is an ideal fit with Emerson and their commitment to supporting their actuation technology brands including Bettis, BIFFI, Morin and Shafer throughout their life cycle.

  • VRC Protx will provide factory trained and authorized services for Shafer, Bettis, Biffi, and Morin actuators with OEM parts.
  • VRC Protx will survey, inspect, and evaluate actuators on site and put together a preventative maintenance plan and schedules.
    • Upgrade installed actuators with current OEM parts and safety modifications
    • Repair or replace actuators – whichever is most cost efficient
    • Preventative maintenance service and programs
    • Retro fit projects
    • Check oil tank levels and replace hydraulic fluids
    • Inspection and evaluation VRC Protx Capabilities
What capabilities can VRC Protx provide to support your staff?
Would you like to discuss your current maintenance programs with VRC Protx?
Contact us today at sales@vrcprotx.com

 

Farris Engineering, Curtiss Wright Industrial Division, has appointed VRC Protx, a Technical Service Partner of Beabout Brock Easley, as a FAST Center

  • Posted On January 23, 2018
  • Categorized In Blog
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Farris Engineering, Curtiss Wright Industrial Division, has appointed VRC Protx, a Technical Service Partner of Beabout Brock Easley, as a FAST Center 

VRC Protx is very pleased to announce they have signed as the sales, support and service representative for Farris Pressure Relief and Safety Valves across the Rocky Mountain Region. VRC Protx brings almost 65 years of industry leading expertise and solutions to all your pressure management needs from application engineering, sizing, selection, testing and repair.

“This  is a significant partnership.  Farris is a North American based manufacturer with quality products and engineering. Paired with the VRC Protx service support team, we can ensure timely delivery of product and FAST professional services for all of our customers.”

– Darren Cameron, Rocky Mountain Regional Manager, VRC Protx

Read the full announcement here

(Seated left to right) Darren Cameron, Regional Manager, VRC Protx & Trefor Powell, Vice President Valve Group Global Sales – Process, Curtiss Wright
(Standing left to right) Gabe Salwan, Regional Manager, Farris Engineering, Curtiss-Wright, Bill Hunter, Regional Manager, VRC Protx, Andrew Masullo, General Manager, Farris Engineering, Curtiss-Wright, Bill Johnson, Customer Service, VRC Protx, Brian Kelly, Regional Sales Manager, Farris Engineering, Curtiss-Wright, Doug Jablonski, Product Manager, VRC Protx & Pat Ewaska, Global Aftermarket Manager, Farris Engineering, Curtiss-Wright

Farris Engineering, Curtiss Wright Industrial Division, has appointed VRC Protx, a Dale Prentice Company, as a FAST Center in the Great Lakes Region

  • Posted On January 23, 2018
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Farris Engineering, Curtiss Wright Industrial Division, has appointed VRC Protx, a Dale Prentice Company, as a FAST Center in the Great Lakes Region 

VRC Protx is very pleased to announce they have signed as the sales, support and service representative for Farris Pressure Relief and Safety Valves across the Great Lakes Region. VRC Protx brings almost 65 years of industry leading expertise and solutions to all your pressure management needs from application engineering, sizing, selection, testing and repair.

“This  is a significant partnership.  Farris is a North American based manufacturer with quality products and engineering. Paired with our service support team, we can ensure timely delivery of product and FAST professional service.  VRC Protx will serve as the Technical Service Partner for all of our customers.”

– William Hunter, Great Lakes Regional Manager, VRC Protx

Read the full announcement here

 
(Seated left to right) Darren Cameron, Regional Manager, VRC Protx & Trefor Powell, Vice President Valve Group Global Sales – Process, Curtiss Wright
(Standing left to right) Gabe Salwan, Regional Manager, Farris Engineering, Curtiss-Wright, Bill Hunter, Regional Manager, VRC Protx, Andrew Masullo, General Manager, Farris Engineering, Curtiss-Wright, Bill Johnson, Customer Service, VRC Protx, Brian Kelly, Regional Sales Manager, Farris Engineering, Curtiss-Wright, Doug Jablonski, Product Manager, VRC Protx & Pat Ewaska, Global Aftermarket Manager, Farris Engineering, Curtiss-Wright

Free Valve Actuation and Process Safety Seminar – Michigan – June 13, 2017

  • Posted On April 28, 2017
  • Categorized In Blog
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Free Valve Actuation and Process Safety Seminar

  • SIS EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN SOLUTIONS – IEC 61508, SIS/SIL / HAZOP TrainingVannessa 2
  • Reducing risk: reliability, speed, fire safety, fail safe, emergency shut down devices
  • Assemblies, packages, engineered solutions
  • Q & A, demos, and more!

Biffi GIG

June 13, 2017   9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Engineering Society of Detroit bldg.
in the Oakland Common Conference Center
20700 Civic Center Drive,  Southfield, MI

Click here for more information or to register, please email sales@vrcprotx.com

 

VRC Protx is committed to a continuous improvement process to help mitigate our customer’s risk, while providing consistent value and innovation through leading manufacturers and application engineering solutions. We recognize and appreciate the privilege and responsibility of keeping our customers safe, competitive and profitable.

Sales Engineer/Consultant – Ohio

  • Posted On March 10, 2017
  • Categorized In Blog
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VRC Protx’s Strategic Partner, The Dale Prentice Company, is pleased to present the opportunity to join their team as a Sales Engineer in the geographic region of Ohio. The Dale Prentice Company has been providing Application Engineering Solutions to customers of the Midwest for over 90 years. Through professionalism, integrity, and application expertise, Prentice is growing into the Ohio region. At the Dale Prentice Company, they believe that people are their most important asset. This position presents an exciting opportunity for an entrepreneurial individual looking for a challenging and lively career in problem solving and sales.

Qualifications

  • Degree or experience in one of the following: Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or qualified industrial experience in process piping systems and mechanical systems.
  • Minimum of one 3+ month Internship or Co-op in a related field
  • Preferred 3+ years of experience in related field
  • Preferred previous sales experience
  • Preferred knowledge of instrumentation, valves, piping systems, boilers, pressure vessels and heat exchangers
  • Mandatory Driver License
  • Mandatory background check
  • Geographically based in Ohio (Position will support offices based in Monroe, MI and Oak Park, MI)

Ideal Candidate Attributes

  • Ability to present to a large group
  • Ability to self-manage and self-schedule
  • Ability to teach technical topics to a large group
  • Excellent written and oral communications
  • Knack for problem solving
  • Knack for identifying new ideas
  • Outgoing
  • Organized
  • Self-Starter
  • Willing to travel
  • Willing to work with a team and work alone

The Dale Prentice Company offers a unique opportunity to join a growing company where your contributions will make a difference every day. They offer a competitive salary with the opportunity to earn performance bonuses paired with medical benefits, 401k savings plan, training, phone, tuition reimbursement, automobile reimbursement, competitive vacation plan, and a flexible work environment.

Please send resumes and questions to bkusterer@prenticeco.com or submit them through the Careers section of this site.