Marine & Shipboard Fluid Handling Solutions

A History of Excellence and Service Since 1936, Cla-Val has produced the world’s highest quality automatic control valves for a diverse array of applications and market places. Cla-Val’s tradition of innovation for the marine industry began in 1945 when we first started supplying automatic control valves and associated products to the US Navy for their surface combatant vessels. Over the years, our products have evolved to meet the changing needs of our marine product users. Today, Cla-Val is the leading supplier of control valves to the navies worldwide. Our products can be found on nearly every...

Valves and Products for AFFF Fire Fighting Systems Aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) systems are highly effective in marine fire suppression applications. AFFF systems employ a variety of valves with different functions to achieve timely and reliable service when it matters most. New Design Valve Now Available! Each of the Cla-Val products used in the AFFF is designed and manufactured to perform with fast-acting precision, playing a critical role in protecting life and equipment in the event of a fire aboard surface vessels. The Cla-Val Motor Operated Pilot Valve (MOPV) is ideal for controlling...

Magazine and Hangar Deck Sprinkling Valves Cla-Val Magazine Sprinkling Valves are designed and manufactured for shipboard fire protection and hangar deck sprinkling systems. These all hydraulic valves provide dependable, accurate and responsive performance while requiring little maintenance. The valves are built to the exacting standards of navies from around the world and built to last a lifetime Like all of Cla-Val’s marine products, our magazine and curtain sprinkling valves are shock and vibration tested and constructed of the finest materials, including castings in a wide range of materials,...

Aircraft Fueling System Valves and Products Fueling is an integral part of everyday operations on aircraft carriers. The ability to safely and efficiently deliver fuel to waiting aircraft depends on both the skill of the crew members and the reliability of the equipment they use. Cla-Val’s significant experience in the ground fueling industry has enabled us to become a key supplier to the US Navy and naval fleets throughout the world. Our fueling valves, nozzles and accessories are built in the US by an experienced manufacturing team. Quality is assured by an extensive QC Program, that starts...

Ballast and Void Filling Valves Cla-Val 240M Series Ballast Valves control the balance and buoyancy of surface marine vessels. Depending on sea conditions and individual ship requirements, Cla-Val hydraulically operated ballast valves open or close to fill or drain compartments to attain the desired level of buoyancy and to keep the ship in proper balance. They are also used to help facilitate the launching of small water craft from a larger vessel. Hull-mounted and submerged, these rugged valves are constructed of top-quality Naval Bronze materials for long life and minimal maintenance. Valves...

Products for Critical Shipboard Services Cla-Val manufactures a wide range of products that are the ideal solution for a variety applications throughout surface and sub-surface marine vessels, Cla-Val Automatic Control Valves and associated products play a critical role in the comfort and safety of the ship’s crew. From potable water and air conditioning systems to sanitary flushing, seawater isolation, and lube oil systems, Cla-Val products work around the clock to ensure that the operational support systems of the ship are performing at peak efficiency. The quality of materials and workmanship...

Global Capabilities. Local Expertise. Cla-Val manufactures superior quality automatic control valves in production facilities located around the world, enabling us to provide world-class product support to our customers - wherever they are, whenever they need it. In addition to our state-of-the-art manufacturing and foundry facilities in the US, Cla-Val Canada also supports North American customers in a diverse array of industries with superior quality products and services and is one of the continent’s leading high volume OEM suppliers. Cla-Val Europe, located in Lausanne, Switzerland, provides...