Water distribution
A vast network of pipes, ranging in size and stretching across thousands of kilometers, ensure a continuous supply of drinking water to residential and commercial properties.
Pipes sizing and material depend on their use, the quality of the water they carry and the topographic conditions. Water tanks and towers, as well as the many fire hydrants used to supply fire-fighting equipment, complete this distribution infrastructure, which is often equipped with smart information systems.
It is imperative that the valves utilized in these various facilities are completely compatible with drinking water. Besides, pipes and valves are usually buried underground for frost protection, which involves special requirements. For example, many components such as fittings are permanently stressed, therefore these must work perfectly to avoid expensive and sometimes almost impossible repairs.
Rock solid durability, optimal protection against corrosion and the tightness of actuators are therefore of major importance for network valves.
