AVK sustainability report 2023 with links A4 - Flipbook - Page 19
AVK’S PREMIUM 100 GATE
VALVE IS BUILT TO LAST A
CENTURY
At AVK, high quality and product longevity have
always been the centre of attention. We develop
our valves to be able to withstand underground
conditions for at least 50 years, so the valve
resilience must be our absolute key priority.
We have now taken one step further and,
together with a large Scandinavian utility
company, we have developed the Premium
100 gate valve for drinking water. The valve
offers supreme protection against corrosion and
wear and tear due to the external PUR coating
as well as internal components with extra
durability. This valve is designed to last 100
years underground. It is ideal for installations
where excavations are not a real option and
where longevity and maximum safety are
crucial. These can be busy roads, public
squares and tourist attractions, coastal areas or
areas polluted by oil or gas.
For the utility, it is also a step towards reducing
CO2 emissions. Replacing parts of a pipe
network is costly in terms of i.e., digging,
removing dirt, adding new asphalt or paving; all
processes which today often require the use of
conventional energy sources.
Full traceability
A unique serial number for each valve is
linked to material and test records and allows
full traceability of the valve and all its main
components.
High quality is essential to applying
additional technology
The issue at hand is not only longevity;
functionality over time is just as crucial. All
our valves must always seal 100% tightly
when closed off. Technologies such as District
Non-revenue water (NRW) is produced,
cleaned water, which is lost somewhere
in the water distribution system, never
reaching its destination. This means
water not used or paid for, affecting local
economies as well as local resources
available.
Source: Water World
Metering Areas (DMA), non-revenue water
initiatives as well as our Smart Water add-ons
all rely on a closed valve, meaning no water
leakage.
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