Lowe Valves - Metal to Metal

Lowe Valves - Metal to Metal

API 607, SIL 3, NACE

The GVS LOWE valve series is quarter-turn, low torque, bubble-tight valve with no lubrication, plastic components, springs, or seals. Operating with a patented spiral motion, achieved utilizing a threaded stem, the LOWE valves take on the desirable features of Gate, Ball, and Plug valves without the disadvantages. The GVS LOWE series is ideal for high temperature and high-pressure applications and is available in sizes up to 2” and pressures of 900# ANSI.

Technical Specifications

  • Basic Design: ASME B16.34
  • Sizes: 1/4″–2″ Full Bore & Regular Bore
  • Pressures: ANSI Class 150–900
  • Materials: Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel & Exotic Alloys
  • Ends: RF, NPT, SW, BW, RTJ
  • Certifications: API 607 4th Edition, SIL 3 Certified, NACE

Features

  • One Piece Body & Top Entry
  • Rotary, Quarter-Turn Valve
  • Antistatic Device
  • Locking Device
  • Blowout Proof Stem
  • Live Loaded & Non-live Loaded Metal Seats
  • Bi Directional and Uni Directional
  • 100% Bubble Tight Shut-Off
  • High Temperature Applications

Options

  • Bare Stem
  • Lever
  • Oval Handle
  • Fully Automated
  • Steam Jacketing

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GVS LOWE Valve

GVS LOWE Valve

GVS LOWE Valves are used in the pulp and paper industry for compact, high-performance flow control in applications involving abrasive slurries, chemical additives, and steam or condensate lines. Their metal-to-metal seated, quarter-turn design provides durable, bubble-tight shut-off in harsh conditions, making them ideal for digester inlets, chemical recovery loops, and utility systems where conventional soft-seated valves may wear out quickly. The LOWE valve’s low-torque operation and erosion-resistant construction make it particularly suitable for high-cycle, space-constrained installations throughout pulp and paper processing lines.

  • Digester Inlets: Provide durable, metal-seated shut-off for abrasive pulp slurries entering continuous or batch digesters.
  • Chemical Recovery Loops: Ensure long-lasting isolation in corrosive and high-temperature environments typical of black liquor and chemical recovery systems.
  • Steam and Condensate Lines: Offer tight shut-off and thermal cycling resistance in utility systems supporting drying and heating processes.
  • Additive Injection Systems: Deliver precise control of process chemicals and retention aids with reliable sealing in high-cycle applications.
  • Wash Water and Dilution Lines: Handle water-based media with entrained solids while maintaining bubble-tight performance and minimal wear.
  • Stock Transfer Lines: Manage the flow of semi-finished pulp between processing stages where space constraints demand a compact, robust valve solution.

The GVS LOWE valve, featuring a compact, metal-to-metal seated quarter-turn design, is used in the petrochemical industry for precise flow control and reliable shut-off in applications involving abrasive, corrosive, or high-temperature media. It is commonly installed in reactor feed lines, solvent recovery systems, polymer production units, and chemical injection loops, where space constraints, high cycle demands, and aggressive fluids require a durable, low-maintenance solution. Its robust construction and efficient sealing performance make it ideal for modulating or isolating flow in demanding petrochemical processes.

  • Reactor Feed Lines: Provides compact, metal-seated isolation for aggressive or high-temperature chemical feeds entering reactors.
  • Solvent Recovery Systems: Ensures precise flow control and erosion resistance in systems handling volatile or corrosive solvents.
  • Polymer Production Units: Delivers high-cycle, low-maintenance performance in abrasive and viscous flow conditions common in polymer processing.
  • Chemical Injection Loops: Offers tight shut-off and compact installation for metered injection of reactive or hazardous chemicals.
  • Heat Transfer Fluid Systems: Handles thermal cycling and elevated temperatures with metal-to-metal sealing in secondary heating circuits.
  • Utility and Skid Packages: Fits space-constrained modular systems requiring reliable, long-lasting control of process media.

The GVS LOWE valve is used in the food and beverage industry for compact, durable flow control in applications involving abrasive, high-temperature, or high-cycle service where metal-to-metal sealing is preferred. Its low-torque, quarter-turn design makes it well-suited for steam and condensate lines, roasting and drying systems, sugar processing, and brewery or distillery heating circuits, where reliable shut-off and minimal maintenance are essential. The robust construction ensures long service life even in demanding sanitary environments, while its compact footprint allows installation in space-constrained processing lines without compromising performance.

  • Steam and Condensate Lines: Provide durable, metal-seated shut-off for steam supply and condensate return in cooking, pasteurization, and sterilization systems.
  • Roasting and Drying Systems: Ensure reliable isolation in high-temperature air or gas lines for coffee roasting, nut drying, or grain processing.
  • Sugar Processing: Handle abrasive sugar crystal slurries and high-temperature syrups with long-lasting, erosion-resistant sealing.
  • Brewery Heating Circuits: Control hot water or steam flow to brewing kettles and heat exchangers for precise temperature management.
  • Distillery Heating Systems: Provide tight shut-off in steam or hot fluid lines feeding stills and mash tuns under high-cycle operation.
  • Food Processing Utilities: Fit into compact, hygienic utility lines where robust performance is required in space-limited installations.

GVS LOWE Valves are used in the automotive industry for compact, high-performance flow control in systems requiring durable, metal-to-metal sealing under demanding conditions. Their robust, low-torque quarter-turn design makes them ideal for applications such as engine test stands, cooling and thermal management circuits, fuel and exhaust gas handling, and automated fluid filling systems. With a compact footprint and reliable sealing across a wide range of temperatures and pressures, LOWE valves are well-suited for precision fluid control, high-cycle operation, and tight space constraints commonly found in automotive manufacturing and testing environments.

  • Engine Test Stands: Provide precise, repeatable flow control for fuel, coolant, or oil circuits under high-cycle testing conditions.
  • Cooling and Thermal Management: Deliver reliable isolation and modulation of coolant flow in engine, battery, or HVAC thermal systems.
  • Fuel and Exhaust Gas Handling: Ensure tight shut-off in compact systems managing liquid fuels or exhaust gas recirculation (EGR).
  • Automated Fluid Filling: Control the flow of transmission fluids, oils, or coolants in robotic vehicle assembly lines.
  • Brake and Powertrain Benches: Regulate hydraulic or pneumatic flows in high-pressure, repetitive test environments with long valve life.
  • Emission Control Systems: Operate in harsh environments to manage vapor or exhaust flow with corrosion- and heat-resistant sealing.