Flowserve Announces New Plug Valve Design, Engineered To Eliminate Maintenance

Durco® PlugSeal™ for SWRO desalination plants can be repaired in-line

Dallas — Flowserve Corporation, a leading global provider of flow control products and services for the global infrastructure markets, introduces a breakthrough plug valve designed for high-pressure applications in the seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) desalination industry.

The corrosion-resistant Flowserve Durco PlugSeal allows for quick and easy repair without requiring removal of the valve from the process line, or the need for special equipment and specially trained technicians.

"Building on more than 60 years of plug valve experience, the Flowserve Durco PlugSeal was designed specifically to address the special needs of valves welded into the pipeline in the seawater reverse osmosis desalination industry," said Ben Lee, Product Manager, Flowserve. "The Durco PlugSeal simplifies both the maintenance and installation processes for plug valves, saving customers significant time and money."

Worldwide demand is increasing for necessary infrastructure to treat and deliver potable water through desalination. With this introduction, Flowserve continues to deliver major advances in water-handling technology and systems in its growing water resources business.

The unique PFA-coated plug design, an industry first, eliminates the need for a sleeve that is often difficult and expensive to remove or replace during repairs. Flowserve Durco PlugSeal can be repaired quickly — without being cut from the process line. If the valve's plug becomes worn it is easy and inexpensive to replace.

The Durco PlugSeal can be welded into the pipeline as a unit. However, if the customer has a concern about damage to interior parts during the welding process, all internal components of the PlugSeal can be easily removed. After installation, internal components can then be easily re-installed before start-up.

For more information, please visit www.flowserve.com/plugseal.

About Flowserve Corp.
Flowserve Corp. is one of the world's leading providers of fluid motion and control products and services. Operating in more than 55 countries, the company produces engineered and industrial pumps, seals and valves as well as a range of related flow management services. More information about Flowserve can be obtained by visiting the company's Web site at www.flowserve.com.

SOURCE: Flowserve Corp.