Barksdale solutions are found in chemical processing plants,paper mills, steel mills, pool and spa equipment, medical equipment, emergency rescue equipment, amusement parksand much, much more.We offer a wide range of modifications and options on most of our products, allowing you to customize our standard pro- ducts to meet your specific application needs. Using existing technologies or by developing new ones, our engineers go the extra mile to ensure total customer satisfaction.Barksdale invented the Shear-Seal
® principle, and since 1949has used the technology in our valves with great success in demanding applications such as work holding, oil exploration and processing, and defence. Utilization of Shear-Seal
® tech-nology in air suspension height control valve manufacturer applications yielded breakthrough improvements in durability and perfor- mance. Precision engineering and manufacturing combine for unmatched performance and reliability.We are proud to be a part of the Crane Co. family, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of engineered products. With a 150-year history and over two billion in sales, Crane’sdiverse business units work together in developing synergies to grow our business and benefit our customers. Barksdale has the advantage of over 50 years of experience,facilities in North America, Europe and Asia, and a global network of technology centers and support representatives.With all of this as a foundation, it’s easy to see why we stand by our motto: “Control every move.” 3