ABOUT HYDRA-STOP
Hydra-Stop, based in Burr Ridge, IL, is the largest insertion valve and line stop fitting manufacturer in the world. For over 35 years, Hydra-Stop has provided solutions for water control to thousands of municipalities and contractors around the world. Hydra-Stop assists municipalities, water utilities, contractors and engineers manage and maintain aging water systems while minimizing the disruption of the most basic human need...water.
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FEATURED PRODUCTS
The Insta-Valve 250 Patriot insertion valve provides an immediate control point in distribution systems, without using a system-wide shut down. Installed under pressure, up to 250 psi, the Insta-Valve 250 Patriot increases operator safety, limits environmental impact, and saves up to 100% of the costs related to system shutdown.
As the latest addition to Hydra-Stop’s award-winning Insta-Valve family of solutions, customers with 20- and 24-inch pipes can now benefit from the only insertable gate valve with the superior performance and reliability you would expect from the Insta-Valve name.
The 16” IVP 250 from Hydra-Stop is the next generation of permanent, insertable gate valves offering increased strength, improved performance, and simplified installation and operation.
Hydra-View is an under-pressure pipeline assessment solution which combines a tri-sensor inspection head (CCTV, hydro-phone and sonde) and real-time analysis software with the dependability of the Insta-Valve 250 Patriot® Insertion Valve. Hydra-View provides precision pipeline assessment and leak detection without shutting down your system.
The re-designed 4-12 inch Hydra-Stop HSF 250 Patriot Line Stop fitting is a step forward in line stopping technology. Installed at pressures up to 250 psi, the HSF 250 line stop fitting delivers benefits, which save time, increase safety, and eliminates up to 100% of the costs associated with system shutdowns.
Hydra-Stop is proud to introduce the Bevel Gear Actuator to our line of solutions for control, now available for purchase. Ideal for shallow bury applications, the Bevel Gear Actuator allows for the operation of horizontal Insta-Valve 250 installations on lines as shallow as 12-18 inches."
The new 10 and 12 inch Insta-Valve 250 Patriot insertion valves from Hydra-Stop incorporate integrated design features which deliver superior performance and ease of installation.
Designed exclusively for Hydra-Stop Insta-Valve Installation Equipment.
The Hydra-Stop 4” – 8” and 10” – 12” Alignment Gauge Kits allow Hydra-Stop Insta-Valve equipment owners increased crew safety and productivity by simplifying the valve cartridge alignment process. In three steps – align the cartridge, set the depth, and lock the cartridge in place – users can swiftly setup for final cartridge insertion. No guessing or measuring required. Reliable and repeatable valve insertions every time.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Hydra-Stop
144 Tower Drive, Suite A
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
UNITED STATES
Phone: 708-389-5111
Fax: 708-389-5125
Contact: Dirk Christensen
FEATURED ARTICLES
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![Project_Brief-LgCity-NC]( "Hydra-Stop’s Insta-Valve 20-24 Delivers Performance Under Pressure")
Hydra-Stop’s Insta-Valve 20-24 Delivers Performance Under PressureHydra-Stop’s solution kept the water running in a highly active and populated area while repairs were made.
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![Project_Brief-Palestine]( "Centuries Old Infrastructure Gains Control With The Insta Valve 250")
Centuries Old Infrastructure Gains Control With The Insta Valve 250Hydra-Stop’s solution allowed the city to gain control of their infrastructure where no valves were present.
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![Project_Brief-Steubenville]( "The Insta-Valve 250 Puts A Stop To A Month-Long Water Loss Of 150 GPM")
The Insta-Valve 250 Puts A Stop To A Month-Long Water Loss Of 150 GPMHydra-Stop’s solution allowed a targeted shutdown to stop a massive and costly water loss.
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![Project_Brief-Miamisburg]( "The Insta-Valve 250 Minimizes Disruption During An Emergency")
The Insta-Valve 250 Minimizes Disruption During An EmergencyLike so many municipalities, the City of Miamisburg has an aging infrastructure of valves that had not been excercised in decades. Read the full project brief to learn how Hydra-Stop’s solution allowed greater control that minimized shutdown when a water main ruptured.
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![Hydra Stop Valve 450x300]( "Hydra-Stop Launches Insertion Valve for 20-24” Pipes")
Hydra-Stop Launches Insertion Valve for 20-24” PipesHydra-Stop, the global leader for the manufacturing of insertion valves and line stop fittings for water and wastewater distribution systems, officially announced the launch of the Insta-Valve 20-24 insertion valve today, after a prelaunch unveiling at AWWA’s ACE19 in June.
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![cam_head_45_degree]( "Hydra-Stop Launches Hydra-View")
Hydra-Stop Launches Hydra-ViewHydra-Stop, the leading manufacturer of insertion valves and line stop fittings serving municipal water distribution systems around the world, announced the launch of Hydra-View, a CCTV pipeline assessment solution which works in combination with Hydra-Stop’s award winning Insta-Valve 250 Patriot insertion valve.
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![Insertion Valves Eliminate System Shutdown]( "Insertion Valves Eliminate System Shutdown")
Insertion Valves Eliminate System ShutdownWinchester Municipal Utilities (WMU) faced challenges regarding two separate sections of town. The lines required maintenance due to old inoperable inline valves that needed to be replaced. The challenge - replacing these valves using a procedure that eliminated the shutdown of the water lines that service hundreds of homes and businesses.
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![Insta-Valve 250 Patriot Works Under Pressure]( "Insta-Valve 250 Patriot Works Under Pressure")
Insta-Valve 250 Patriot Works Under PressureBuchanan County had a project which required repairs to a pumping station that boosts the pressure high enough to get water to a tank at the top of a mountain. The line pressure needed to accomplish this is 250 psi. After considering options, Buchanan County selected the Hydra-Stop Insta-Valve 250 Patriot. Read the full project profile to learn more.
VIDEOS
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![How To Install The Insta-Valve 20-24]( "How To Install The Insta-Valve 20-24")
How To Install The Insta-Valve 20-24The Insta-Valve 20-24 is a permanent asset designed to provide decades of trouble-free operation, and can be capitalized and depreciated over time, much like a traditional gate valve. The Insta-Valve 20-24 is installed under pressure, without the need to mill or remove a section of pipe. With one-day installation, the Insta-Valve 20-24 is the smart, economical investment to help you eliminate shutdown and reduce the cost of system maintenance and repair by up to 30%.
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![bevelgear]( "Bevel Gearbox Actuator for Insta-Valve")
Bevel Gearbox Actuator for Insta-ValveIdeal for shallow bury applications, the Bevel Gearbox Actuator allows for horizontal valve installation for 4-12" Insta-Valve 250 insertion valves.
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![Linestops With The HSF250 Fitting And The Hydra-Stopper]( "Linestops With The HSF250 Fitting And The Hydra-Stopper")
Linestops With The HSF250 Fitting And The Hydra-StopperShort animation showing the use of the HSF250 fitting and the Hydra-Stopper for linestops.
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![Distribution Maintenance Using The IV 250 Insertion Valve]( "A Permanent, Insertable Valve That Installs Without Shutdown Or Service Interruption")
A Permanent, Insertable Valve That Installs Without Shutdown Or Service InterruptionSimplify distribution maintenance using the Insta-Valve 250 Patriot insertion valve from Hydra-Stop.
