Established as a foundry of brass fixtures in 1851, Oventrop has since evolved into a global manufacturer of balancing valves and thermostatic radiator valves for the building industries. The family-owned company is now expanding into the American market, and Plumbing & Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke had the chance to chat with Nicola Schannath, CEO of Oventrop-US, about the company’s plans in the United States and current PHCP-PVF market trends.
Maintain constant flow and 100% valve authority over a wide range of differential pressures with the Cocon Q Pressure Independent Control Valve, the company says.
CircuitSolver’s Cold Water Balancing Valve is designed to automatically balance cold water recirculation systems, effectively mitigating the risk of Legionella bacteria growth in a domestic cold-water system by continuously monitoring water temperatures and modulating flow to maintain a set temperature at the end of each branch or riser.
The Navigator digital mixing valve is engineered with advanced technology to deliver and maintain water temperatures within +/- 3º F, even during low and zero demand periods, the digital valve maximizes safety and efficiency for domestic hot water systems, the company says.
Watts iDROSET calibrated flow measuring and balancing valves offer integrated flow measurement technology, a large dial for direct reading of flow, hand wheel for setting flow rate without the need for tools, and positive shut-off ball valve.
Viega’s new 3-piece ball valves for its MegaPress carbon and stainless steel pipe pressing systems are approved for all MegaPress applications, excluding natural gas.
Viega has introduced an entirely new line of MegaPressG valves in sizes ½" to 2". These valves, like MegaPressG press fittings, are approved for use in gas and fuel oil applications. The valves are suitable for use with ASTM Schedule 5 to Schedule 40 carbon steel pipe.
