• COVER STORY: COMBET VALVES •
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CEO, Matthieu Smit( first row, center) and the Combet Valve Team.
Its range of valves come standard with a bevel for weld fittings that are built according to the client’ s specifications and industry standards. Additionally, modular connections like flanges, swivel flanges, and hammer unions, can also be supplied to meet the customer’ s needs.
Combet’ s arsenal of flow control products consist of unique high pressure floating ball valves, swingtype check valves, compact non-slam check valves, and double block and bleed ball valves. All are engineered for fluid control in demanding environments with limited space, high-pressure and / or deep water where the utmost reliability and safety are paramount.
Design features across its product portfolio are also impressive. These include large seat cross sections to tolerate unprocessed produced fluid media; hot-rolled solid bar bodies, which provide 26 % higher tensile strength and 37 % more fatigue strength; and metal-to-metal sealing systems that offer inherent API 6FA firesafe protection.
“ Similar valve products are made by U. S. manufacturers,” Smit said.“ However, they stock valves with standard trim materials. In the event the customer wants to change some materials, they have to pay additional prices. We do a lot of subsea activity, so our standard design materials are already at a higher level, yet they are available for the similar price as the standard designed by our competitors. That is why we are strong in subsea activities. We offer excellent value for the cost.”
Terrebonne, who manages operations from the company’ s U. S. office, added that Combet provides a better-quality option beyond the standard trim typically available.“ In the end, we offer an option that is superior to our competitors. It’ s in stock and available at a very competitive price,” said Terrebonne.
Stringent Testing and Effective Service
To ensure efficiency, safety, and reliability for its valves, new test benches have been ordered for Combet’ s manufacturing facility in Houten. Smit has also been in discussions with one of its US distributors to oversee local testing activities, providing an additional level of service to customers.
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