Project overview
Challenge:
Valve design flaws were forcing an energy company to replace their severe service control valves every six months, wasting valuable time and resources.
Solution:
Ferguson partnered with a valve manufacturer to change the design of the valve internals, more than quadrupling the valve’s lifespan and saving the oil refinery $488,000 in valve replacement costs over five years.
Background and project scope
At Ferguson Industrial, we hold our products to a higher standard. We leverage our national reach, custom design capabilities and team of technical experts to supply products that will empower the success of industrial facilities and plants at the local level.
That’s why, when an energy company grew tired of replacing their severe service control valves twice a year because of flaws in the valve design, they turned to us to find an alternative.
Method
The Ferguson team worked with valve manufacturer Union Tech to make significant design changes to the valve internals and improve the life of the valve. We introduced and developed a metal seated ball valve program to eliminate the steam leak and extend the valve’s lifespan from six months to more than two years.
Our experts also designed the valve to make it compatible with existing brackets, couplings and actuators, saving the customer the cost of purchasing new actuators to upgrade to a new valve.
In addition, we provided this enhanced premium valve within the same price point as the original valve.
The solution: Ferguson Industrial
Our commitment to quality, value and service has saved the oil refinery $488,000 in valve replacement costs over five years.
When a product weakness becomes so commonplace that failure is expected, it’s time to reassess that product’s role in your facility—especially when repeated problems impact your bottom line. Don’t settle for less than the best.
To learn more about how we can help your company reduce costs and become more efficient, visit ferguson.com/industrial.