Flexachem & PBM for Oil & Gas

Flexachem UK Ltd Introduce PBM Valve solutions for the Oil & Gas Market

Flexachem UK Ltd along with their sister company Flexachem Manufacturing (Cork) are long established sole agents for the full range of PBM valves.

Since the first PBM valve was shipped back in 1960, their reputation for supplying innovative valve solutions has developed to the point where they are trusted by many of the major Oil & Gas companies around the world.

At first glance you may think that PBM are just another ball valve manufacturer, but look more closely and you will see that the “ball valve” tag is not a true representation of what PBM offer. PBM are about providing a solution not just an off the shelf valve, by combining specific application requirements with creative engineering they are able to reduce processing costs and improve efficiency for their customers.

One such innovation that sets PBM’s valves out from the crowd is the “Adjust-O-Seal” feature. Valve body bolts compress the seats against the ball providing both upstream and downstream sealing. This has the added benefit of being able to tighten the body bolts to compensate for seat wear. This in line adjustment eliminates the need to remove the valve from the line and minimises system down time, thus reducing maintenance and repair costs.

Here is a sample of the many products available from PBM:

• PBM double block and bleed valves are custom engineered in a variety of alloys and pressure classifications to meet customer specifications.
• PBM’s instrument valves are used for isolation of pressure gauges, orifice plates, flush rings, and various measurement instruments.
• PBM’s standard 1/2-inch Instrument (root) valves meet API 622 (low emissions) as a standard, and this is an option available on all valve products
• PBM’s Transmitter Isolation Valves obtain accurate transmitter readings and replace leaky knife gate valves. Using the 2-Way ball valve features it has minimal dead space and gives positive shut-off. Calibration Port, CIP Port, 150# Flange, and Locking Handle standard.
• PBM’s Fabflex® facility gives custom built options, manifold assemblies and much more, producing over 600 unique valve solutions per year.
• PBM also has ABS approval for their marine range of valves, which are available in a variety of materials up to 10" NB.

All PBM valves are manufactured in the USA and have full supporting material and testing documentation. PBM have LRQA ISO9001 approval, ABS certificate for marine valves, N stamp and NPT stamp for Nuclear valves, USCG Category A approval and API622 Low E fugitive emissions testing.

PBM valves are trusted by major oil refineries, on /off shore oil & gas and chemical companies where safety and reliability are critical. Exida, an accredited global certification company, has certified PBM’s series AN (ANSI flanged ball), TN (Trunnion mount ball), and IM DBB ball valves for functional safety per IEC 61508.

“Obtaining the SIL 3 capable rating from Exida validates PBM’s commitment to providing high quality, safe and reliable valve solutions to critical process applications” says Jay Giffen, PBM Valves (USA) Sales and marketing manager.

PBM also cover a many other markets such as Chemical, Cosmetic, Food & Beverage, Mining, Nuclear, Paint, Pharmaceutical, Pulp & paper and Cryogenic, with their comprehensive range of Industrial and Sanitary valves,

Industrial valves include:-

2-way ball valves, ANSI ball valves, Angle stem Flush Tank ball valves, Flush tank ball valves, Diverter port ball valves, Multi-port ball valves & V ball control valves.

Sanitary (BPE Compliant) valves include:

2-way ball valves, Self flushing ball valves, Clean steam ball valves, Spray ball valves, Angle stem Flush Tank ball valves, Flush tank ball valves, Diverter port ball valves, Multi-port ball valves, V ball control valves, Check valves and Pinch valves.

To compliment PBM’s range of valves they offer a full automation solution tailored to meet the customer’s individual needs.

For individual product information please visit the Flexachem UK website, we would also welcome the opportunity to discuss any specific requirements you have, please feel free to contact us.

Flexachem UK Ltd
Tel: 08450 504288
www.flexachem.co.uk

Published: 17th October 2013