Albion Valves (UK) Ltd, has extended its range of hydronic balancing valves with the introduction of a fixed orifice double regulating valve (FODRV). Les Littlewood, Sales and Marketing Director for Albion talks about the new range and explains the importance of improving the performance of hydronic balancing valves which require accurate commissioning.
The hydronic balancing range forms only part of Albion’s offering, which has grown year-on-year since the company was founded over 25 years ago. The extensive portfolio aims to supply a complete valve solution to the building services, process, and industrial markets and includes a public health range as well as other manual and actuated valves.
The new ART 255 combines two core system components into a single valve a double regulating valve and an orifice plate meaning it provides a cost-saving, speeds up installation time and reduces the number of potential leak points when compared to its two-part alternative.
The ductile iron valve is 16 bar rated and is available from 2” to 12” and has an operating temperature range of -20°C to +120°C.
The new valve provides an alternative to Albion’s existing ART 250 and ART 270 which is their double regulating valve and orifice plate option.
The ART 255 complements an already comprehensive range of balancing valves and controls, which are often used on large building services projects. The valve has joined the other hydronic valves on Albion’s sizing program, enabling their knowledgeable team to provide support with schedules and assist with any sizing issues, in a timely manner.