Marine Valve Solutions
Common Operating Conditions
- Saltwater Corrosion — Seawater cooling, ballast, firefighting
- Ship Motion — Vibration and inertial loads
- Space Constraints — Compact, lightweight designs preferred
- Classification Society Approval — DNV, BV, LR, ABS, CCS certified
- Material Traceability — 3.1/3.2 certificates per EN 10204
Recommended Valve Types
- Butterfly Valves — Seawater cooling, ballast, bilge systems
- Globe Valves — Steam, fuel oil, lubricating oil systems
- Gate Valves — Cargo, ballast, and tank isolation
- Check Valves — Pump discharge, prevent backflow
- Strainers — Seawater intake protection
- Control Valves — Automated engine room and cargo systems
Material Recommendations
- Bronze / Gunmetal — Seawater service, corrosion-resistant
- Duplex Stainless Steel — High chloride resistance
- CuNi (90/10, 70/30) — Seawater piping systems
- Stainless Steel (316) — Fresh water, fuel, and oil systems
Supplying valves for a marine project? We provide classification society certified valves with full material traceability.