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Conval Announces Availability of New Blowdown Valve

Boiler blowdown and bottom blow-off service are now available
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Conval’s Clampseal Unit Tandem Blowdown Valves for boiler blowdown and bottom blow-off service are now available. The high-performance, severe service valves effectively control the flow of steam/fluid under high differential pressure. Clampseal Unit Tandem Blowdown Valves are supplied in hard seat x hard seat and right- and left-hand configurations. They will be available in 1” through 2-1/2” sizes, and with ASME Class 300 through 2500 pressure ratings. Standard materials include ASME SA-105 carbon steel and F22 alloy steel. Other materials are available upon request. End connections include socket weld, butt weld or flanged.

The Clampseal Unit Tandem Blowdown Valve from Conval
Photo Credit: Conval Inc.

Design features include: in-line serviceability; uniform single-piece gland with Conval’s unique integral gland wrench; cartridge-type packing chamber; pressure seal backseat; simple drop-in replacement of many other valve brands; two-year warranty; and, exceptional total life cycle value.

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