DeZURIK's Valve Selection Guide for the Mining Industry

Product catalog summary

The DeZURIK Difference
DeZURIK, along with APCO and HILTON, boasts a combined 250-year legacy in valve design and engineering, focusing on superior performance and value for the mining industry. Their innovations span gate, plug, butterfly, check, air, and rotary control valves.

Full-Featured Valves for Today’s Mines
Valves are engineered with features like 100% port areas for high flow capacity, premium packing systems, and full-force lockouts for enhanced safety. Material engineering expertise ensures the selection of durable metals and elastomers.

Rugged Design for Maximum Value
Advanced technologies such as Solid Modeling and Computational Fluid Dynamics are employed to design valves that excel in challenging mining environments.

Quality Centered Manufacturing
DeZURIK's manufacturing includes state-of-the-art CNC machining and large valve fabrication, producing over 100,000 valves annually. The company is ISO 9001 certified and offers a 2-Year Manufacturer’s Standard Warranty.

Wide Selection of Valve Styles
A variety of valve styles are available for different mining applications, including on/off, throttling, diverting, and check valve services. Selection charts assist in choosing the right valve.

Application Expertise
Technical sales representatives provide personalized service to ensure optimal process performance, supported by over 500 employees dedicated to customer satisfaction.

Valve Selection Chart
Detailed charts categorize valves by type, size range, seat type, function, media compatibility, and characteristics, aiding in selecting the appropriate valve for specific applications.

Valve Types and Applications

Plug Valves: Eccentric and 3-Way/4-Way Plug Valves are suitable for on-off, throttling, and diversion functions, typically used for slurries, process fluids, and corrosive media.
Check Valves: Cushioned Swing and Rubber Flapper Swing Check Valves are highlighted for on-off and throttling applications, especially with slurries and process fluids.
Air Valves: Air Release, Air Vacuum, Single Body Combination Air Valves, and Vacuum Relief/Air Inlet Valves are discussed for air valve service systems.

Media Compatibility
Valves are evaluated for compatibility with various media, including light to heavy slurries, process fluids, corrosive media, steam, and gases. Each valve type has specific applications where it is typically used, may be used, or has limited application.

Valve Characteristics
Key characteristics such as high flow capacity, low head loss, low torque/thrust, high temperature resistance, and erosion resistance are considered. Specific metrics like cavitation and recovery factors at 60% open are provided for certain valves.

Pressure Ratings and Shutoff Classes
Valves are rated according to pressure capabilities and shutoff classes, with references to standards such as ANSI/FCI and AWWA.

Company Information
DeZURIK, Inc. provides contact information and details about their corporate headquarters and manufacturing facilities, emphasizing their long-standing presence and expertise in the industry.

Catalog excerpts

VALVE SELECTION GUIDE FOR THE MINING INDUSTRY

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The DeZURIK Difference Throughout our 250 years of combined history, DeZURIK, APCO, and HILTON have been recognized worldwide for collaborating with customers to design and engineer valves that provide superior performance and value. Each company was founded by an innovator who set out to solve a customer’s problem application. Today, the DeZURIK, APCO, and HILTON brands continue the tradition of partnering with our customers in the mining industry to provide the newest innovations in gate, plug, butterfly, check, air, and rotary control valves. 48" and 60" bonneted knife gate valves with motor...

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Quality Centered Manufacturing DeZURIK’s dedication to quality is exemplified in all aspects of the business but foremost in our manufacturing capabilities. Our state-of-the-art CNC machining centers and large valve fabrication facilities allow us to produce in excess of 100,000 valves annually that range in size from 1/2" to 144" and weigh up to 40 tons. DeZURIK’s dedication to outstanding practices is ingrained in its culture, and exemplified in our quality system. DeZURIK has been certified to the ISO 9001 standard since 1996. To further demonstrate our confidence in our product quality, DeZURIK...

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* Resilient Seated Note: This valve selection chart is designed to provide you with a quick reference on valve style capabilities. The chart considers both cost and performance factors for a specific application when determining whether a valve style is rated Typical, May Be Used, or Limited Application. For more information, contact DeZURIK, Inc. or your local representative with your specific application requirements.

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Severe Service Heavy Duty and Enhanced Performance Urethane Lined Knife Gate Valves Slurry Knife Gate Valves ANSI Class Severe Service Knife Gate Valves Double Block & Bleed Knife Gate Valves Slurries, Light Slurries, Medium Slurries, Heavy Process Fluids/Chemicals Corrosive Media / Acid Steam Supply & Wash Water Water Treatment/Disposal Tailings Cyclone Dry Materials Gasses Typical Application Typical Application May Be Used Typical Application Typical Application Limited Application Typical Application Typical Application Typical Application Typical Application Typical Application May Be Used...

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“Resilient Seated Note: This valve selection chart is designed to provide you with a quick reference on valve style capabilities. The chart considers both cost and performance factors for a specific application when determining whether a valve style is rated Typical, May Be Used, or Limited Application. For more information, contact DeZURIK, Inc. or your local representative with your specific application requirements.

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DeZURIK Corporate Headquarters and Manufacturing facility, Sartell, MN USA. Established in 1928, 420,000 sq. ft. DeZURIK Cambridge, Ontario, Canada. Established in 1961, 50,000 sq. ft. DeZURIK, Schaumburg, IL, USA. Established in 1895, 100,000 sq. ft. DeZURIK, Redmond, WA, USA. Established in 1952, 25,000 sq. ft. Sales and Service For information about our worldwide locations, approvals, certifications and local representative: E-Mail: [email protected] 250 Riverside Ave. N. Sartell, Minnesota 56377 • Phone: 320-259-2000 • Fax: 320-259-2227 DeZURIK, Inc. reserves the right to incorporate our latest...

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