As Peru’s main international and domestic airport, Jorge Chávez International is constantly evolving to keep pace with the region’s growing population. Named after the renowned Peruvian aviator, this facility opened its doors in the 1960s as a replacement for the smaller Limatambo Airport. Consistent upgrades and renovations over the years allowed the facility to accommodate increasing traffic and meet international standards. In 2000, the airport was placed under the management of a consortium of Peruvian and foreign companies. The group launched an ambitious multi-year expansion project and reached out to KLINGER Peru for valve assistance, resulting in a novel collaboration and a brand-new product.
Working hand in hand with high-level companies led the team to develop a custom double block and bleed valve, with specifications tailor made. 60 of these custom valves will supply circulation and fuel storage in the first phase of the airport expansion, a station and terminals used for cargo aircraft.
The KLINGER Peru team is similarly poised to take on more custom work after this success. Not only were they able to meet the technical and time restraints of the project, but refining their in-house assembly process allowed them to deliver the valves ready to use.
