VALVE STATIONS
Pre-packaged valve station lifted off the truck.
of pre-packaged solutions leverage bulk purchasing power to secure favorable pricing on materials and components, passing on cost savings to customers. Additionally, the standardised nature of pre-packaged valve stations reduces variability in construction costs, providing greater predictability and control over project budgets. By optimising resource utilisation and minimising waste, pre-packaged solutions offer a cost-effective alternative to traditional construction methods, enabling organisations to maximise their infrastructure investments.
Expedited response capability:
While proper planning is essential for successful infrastructure projects, unforeseen circumstances may necessitate expedited deployment schedules. Pre-packaged valve station suppliers offer the flexibility and responsiveness to accommodate urgent project requirements, facilitating accelerated build and installation processes when needed. By leveraging their expertise and resources, these suppliers can compress project timelines without compromising quality or safety standards, enabling organisations to address emergent needs promptly and effectively.
Case in point
In 2023, San Antonio, Texas was considered one of the fastest growing cities in America. To accommodate the increase in population, developers were under pressure to expedite housing projects and utilities were under pressure to expand their water distribution networks. In early 2024, Cla-Val worked with one of these developers to design a precast engineered vault to fit in a subdivision on the east side of San Antonio. Cla-Val was given all the details and parameters that needed to be met, such as line size, valve standards etc. Most importantly, the customer wanted this to be a turn-key solution, to avoid any delays of the project.
The pre-cast system was built in the California manufacturing facility in 8 weeks, shipped to San Antonio, taken off the truck and placed directly into the water system in a matter of minutes. To build such a unit on site would have taken days with several different components and require skilled labour to install and commission. This“ out-of-the-box solution” gave the customer peace of mind knowing the product was engineered and delivered exactly how they wanted it.
Concluding remarks
In conclusion, the adoption of pre-packaged valve stations presents compelling advantages for organisations across various sectors, including water utilities, residential and commercial developments and industrial operations. From optimised engineering and superior build quality to expedited deployment timelines and cost efficiencies, pre-packaged solutions offer a transformative approach to valve station construction. Organisations can enhance operational resilience, minimise project risks, and maximize the return on their infrastructure investments if they have the flexibility to go with a pre-packaged solution. As the demand for reliable and efficient fluid control solutions continues to grow, pre-packaged valve stations emerge as indispensable assets in modern infrastructure development endeavors.
The valve station came complete with custom cement cover and access points.
About the author Nick Dvorak is Area Sales Manager for Cla-Val. Nick has been in the water and hydraulics industry for close to a decade helping customers find the right solution for their water system.
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