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Pentair Valves & Controls – Pressure / Vacuum Relieving Equipment Technical Seminars in Stafford, Texas
APRIL 4-6, 2017
OCTOBER 3 – 25, 2017

Pentair Valves & Controls is the world-wide leading provider of precision pressure relief devices represented by brands like Anderson Greenwood, Crosby and Varec.

We are committed to providing the technical assistance necessary for designers and engineers to meet pressure vessel code requirements and attain optimum pressure relief valve performance.

Seminars have been conducted since 1970 and contain information required to design, install and operate effective pressure relief systems. They also serve as an excellent refresher course for experienced personnel, and offer unique forums for the interchange of information, applications and solutions. Click here to register or to learn more.

Continuous and intermittent blow-down (or blow-off) valves aid in the removal of dirt, sediment and scale from your boiler and are critical for the safe and efficient operation of your boiler plant.

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)

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

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

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.