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THE TRUE COST OF A VALVE ISN'T ITS PRICE. IT'S THE COST OF FAILURE.

In the water and wastewater industry, "good enough" is a liability. We deliver valves engineered for a lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) through superior materials, smarter design, and guaranteed long-term reliability.

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THE HIDDEN COSTS OF 'GOOD ENOUGH' VALVES

An under-specified valve seems like a saving upfront, but it creates a cycle of compounding expenses that impact your bottom line and operational stability.

UNPLANNED DOWNTIME

A single failure can halt plant operations, leading to service disruptions and emergency repair costs that dwarf the initial valve price.

SPIRALING MAINTENANCE

Frequent repairs, seal replacements, and manual interventions for hard-to-operate valves consume valuable labor hours and spare parts budgets.

ENERGY & PRODUCT LOSS

Poorly designed valves create high torque and pressure drops, increasing pumping costs. Leaking seals mean wasted energy and lost product, 24/7.

SAFETY & COMPLIANCE

Leaks of treatment chemicals pose significant safety hazards and can lead to costly environmental compliance violations.

VALVE QUICK SELECTION GUIDE

Quickly identify the optimal valve solution for every stage of your water or wastewater treatment process. Click any recommendation to see detailed product tiers.

Application Stage Key Challenges Recommended Solution Tier Typical Materials / Liners
Sludge & Biosolids Handling High solids content, extreme abrasion, potential for clogging, high viscosity. Severe Service Tier Ductile Iron (DI) Body / SS 316 Gate / Metal or Resilient Seat
Chemical Dosing & Disinfection Aggressive chemical corrosion (chlorine, ozone, acids, alkalis), zero-leakage essential. Severe Service Tier PTFE Lined / Duplex SS / FEP Coated Disc
Raw Water / Sewage Intake & Screening Debris, grit abrasion, high flow, need for robust and reliable isolation. Process-Duty Tier Fusion Bonded Epoxy (FBE) Coated DI / SS 316 Disc / EPDM or NBR Liner
Secondary (Biological) Treatment Continuous operation (aeration), moderate solids, long-term reliability for process control. Process-Duty Tier FBE Coated DI / Duplex SS Disc / EPDM Liner
Tertiary Filtration & Backwash Frequent, high-velocity cycling, requires fast actuation and durable sealing. Process-Duty Tier SS 316 Body & Disc / RPTFE Seat
Potable Water Distribution Must meet strict drinking water standards, long-term leak-tight performance. General Service & Utility Tier NSF-61 Certified FBE Coated DI / NSF-61 EPDM Liner
Plant Utilities (Service Water, Drains) General purpose isolation, cost-effectiveness, and dependable shutoff. General Service & Utility Tier Cast Iron (CI) or DI / SS 304 Disc / NBR Liner

Application-Specific Valve Solutions

Find the right valve architecture engineered to solve your specific challenge within the water and wastewater treatment process.

Heavy-duty valve in a sludge processing facility

SEVERE SERVICE TIER: ABRASION & CORROSION

For the most demanding applications like sludge lines, biosolids, and aggressive chemical dosing, where extreme abrasion and chemical attack cause standard valves to fail rapidly.

RECOMMENDED: KNIFE GATE & PTFE LINED VALVES

For high solids, our heavy-duty Knife Gate Valves with hardened SS 316 gates slice through media without clogging. For corrosive chemicals, our PTFE Lined valves provide a complete, non-reactive barrier, ensuring zero leakage and ultimate process safety.

Valves controlling flow in a water treatment process area

PROCESS-DUTY TIER: CORE OPERATIONAL RELIABILITY

For raw water intake, secondary treatment, and filtration backwash systems. These applications require robust valves that withstand continuous operation and frequent, high-velocity cycling.

RECOMMENDED: HIGH-PERFORMANCE BUTTERFLY VALVES

Engineered for high-cycle applications. Features like an eccentric disc design, robust bearings, and superior seat materials (EPDM/RPTFE) prevent premature wear and ensure consistent, low-torque operation, reducing actuator stress and long-term energy costs.

Clean municipal water pipeline infrastructure with certified valves

GENERAL SERVICE & UTILITY TIER: CERTIFIED & COST-EFFECTIVE

For potable water distribution and general plant utilities, where the primary needs are certified safety, long-term leak-tight performance, and economic value.

RECOMMENDED: RESILIENT SEATED VALVES

Our standard workhorse, built to a higher standard. We use high-quality, a robust, fusion-bonded epoxy coating for long-term, reliable performance. The most economical choice without ever sacrificing quality.

THE ENGINEERING BEHIND OUR GUARANTEE

As a source factory controlling the entire production chain, we build value and reliability into every valve. This is our commitment to reducing your Total Cost of Ownership.

MATERIAL INTEGRITY

Our in-house foundry gives us total control. Every batch is spectrographically analyzed to guarantee the specified corrosion and wear resistance, from Ductile Iron to Duplex steels.

PURPOSE-BUILT ENGINEERING

We analyze your specific problem—abrasion, corrosion, or high torque—and engineer a solution. This includes custom material selections, innovative low-torque mechanisms, and specialized coatings.

CERTIFIED PERFORMANCE

Every valve undergoes rigorous hydrostatic and pneumatic testing. We provide full traceability with MTRs and hold key certifications like ISO 9001 for potable water safety.

PROVEN PERFORMANCE IN THE FIELD

The Challenge & Goal

  • Challenge: Main sludge line valves failing every 12-18 months due to severe abrasive wear from grit.
  • Impact: Unacceptable maintenance costs, labor hours, and risk of operational downtime.
  • Goal: Find a valve solution with a service life exceeding 5 years to reduce the Total Cost of Ownership.

Our Solution & Result

  • Action: Deployed our High-Performance series with a hardened Duplex Stainless Steel disc.
  • Mechanism: The eccentric design lifts the seal away from the seat, preventing the grinding wear that destroyed their previous valves.
  • Result: The new valves have been in service for over five years without a single issue, eliminating a major operational headache.
"The chronic failure of our sludge line valves was a constant budget drain. The JRVAL High-Performance valves have been a 'fit-and-forget' solution, paying for themselves many times over in saved maintenance costs and eliminated downtime."

— Plant Superintendent, North American Municipal Water Authority

STOP THE CYCLE OF FAILURE. INVEST IN RELIABILITY.

Let our engineers analyze your application and demonstrate how a purpose-built valve can lower your Total Cost of Ownership and bring stability to your operations.

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