Pumps
As one of the largest manufacturers
and suppliers of valves for all
industries, including high pressure
steam valves for power generation,
chemical and other plants, KSB
Pumps and Valves has recently
invested in a workshop and other
facilities to ensure that even the
most complex and precise valves
can be refurbished in accordance
to the SANS 347, the South African
Pressure Equipment Regulations
and world-leading standards.
Manufacturer approved
“As an OEM manufacturer we
are able to supply either new or
refurbished valves whichever makes
technical sense or according to
customers’ requirements. Our
workshop is specially equipped to
deal with any type of valve and we
specialise in high pressure steam
and technically complicated valves.
“Like our mother-company in
Germany we have the technology
and processes in place to do the
work correctly and in accordance
with all relevant legislations.
Likewise, as an OEM we have
access to all the required technical
expertise and aftersales services to
support our valves whether they be
new or refurbished,” says Ryan.
He adds that the valves division
has been especially beefed-up to
meet growing demands from an
ever-broadening customer base.
Sales, service and logistics efforts
enable them to reach out to all
corners of the region and ensure
that professional and competent
services can be offered.
Market needs
The promulgation of SANS 347
and subsequent upgrading of KSBs’
valve repair workshop is in line with
efforts to ensure safer handling
and usage of equipment classified
as pressure vessel accessories. In
light of the large fleet of specialised
valves that exist in Southern Africa
the establishment of a fully-fledged
compliant workshop opens avenues
for users to professionally refurbish
rather than replace valves.
In addition, KSB’s valve division
will ensure that the industry has
access to the best national and
international services from the
company. Utilities like Eskom,
various water authorities, as well as
large-scale companies are already
making use of the company’s
repair and refurbishment services.
“As an OEM we are now able to
offer customers a full spectrum
of services from sales, to support
and maintenance to repairs and
eventual refurbishment if required.
That is unique,” concludes Ryan.
KSB’s valve repair workshop is able to undertake all repairs
and refurbishment of large-scale and complex valves, including
high pressure steam valves
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