Fire Protection Solutions Automatic Control Valves for protecting life and property

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1 Fire Protection Solutions Automatic Control Valves for protecting life and property Automatic Control Valves: Deluge Pressure Relief Pressure Reducing Pump Start Relief Anti-Cavitation Air Release Valves Check Valves H-Strainers Onsite Foundries Special Alloys Engineering Expertise Extensive Industry Experience Certifications & Approvals World-Class Customer Service Global Operations

2 World-Class Operations Since 1936, Cla-Val has produced the world s highest quality automatic control valves for a diverse array of applications and market places. Our special blend of engineering expertise, craftsmanship, quality materials and sophisticated manufacturing processes has earned Cla-Val a reputation for excellence throughout the United States and around the world. With manufacturing facilities and offices in the US, Canada, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and France, Cla-Val has what it takes to provide world-class products and solutions that meet our customers most critical operational requirements. Cla-Val USA Cla-Val Canada Cla-Val Europe Cla-Val UK Cla-Val France Engineering Innovation Unparalleled Technical Expertise Design In addition to being known for top quality products, Cla-Val has earned a reputation for bringing engineering innovation to each of the industries we serve. From cutting edge products that help to prevent pipe breaks and save energy, to fire protection valves constructed of materials that are virtually indestructible, each year Cla-Val s Engineering team introduces new real-world product solutions that continue to set the standards higher for performance and reliability. Training In order to provide our customers with the most comprehensive service possible, we have developed a variety of product training programs that enable engineers to develop optimum system designs incorporating the latest hydraulic and electronic control methods. In classes developed especially for Operations and Maintenance Personnel, participants learn through hands-on demonstrations how to optimize system performance using Cla-Val automatic control valves. Support Cla-Val s Field Sales Team is comprised of some of the most experienced people in the automatic control valve marketplace. Their hands-on, consultative approach to solving design and operational challenges sets them apart in each of the industries we serve. From assisting in cost-effective product selection during the design process to trouble-shooting in the field before, during and after start-up, Cla-Val s team of experts in the field makes the difference between just getting a project done and getting it done right the first time.

3 Experience & Capabilities For more than 50 years, Cla-Val has supplied top quality automatic control valves for fire applications in facilities throughout the world. Typical applications include pressure regulation, pressure relief, rate of flow control, pump suction control, liquid level control and foam or water deluge. Cla-Val control valves provide years of trouble-free operation and require minimal maintenance, backed by the assurance that comes from using the industry s most trusted fire protection valves. Industrial FPSOs Offshore Oil Platforms Commercial Certifications, Approvals and Quality Assurance Cla-Val is committed to providing the world s most reliable automatic control valves for fire protection systems. We work overtime to ensure that we meet and exceed the rigid standards of Underwriters Laboratory and FM Global in the US and Canada, as well as other applicable certifications and approvals for our continuously evolving product line. We also hold ISO 9001 certifications for our production facilities in Europe and ISO 9002 for our manufacturing facility in Canada. Our in-house laboratory verifies the integrity and quality of each casting that we produce and, once manufacturing begins, experienced Quality Assurance professionals are there during each step of the process. Before they are shipped, each valve is factory tested to ensure that our customers receive the quality and performance they have come to expect from Cla-Val. Canadian Standards Association (CSA) NYC Material & Equipment Acceptance Division (MEA) Underwriter s Laboratories (UL) Underwriter s Laboratories Canada (ULC) FM Global Technologies LLC (FM) Technical Standards & Safety Authority Department of the Navy Soundcast Company: TUV Approval M E A APPROVED & T S S A TECHNICAL STANDARDS SAFETY AUTORITY When protecting life and property, you can count on Cla-Val Fire Protection Products.

4 Advanced Enhancements for Cla-Val Fire Protection Valves Any Cla-Val automatic control valve can be equipped with KO Anti-Cavitation trim to virtually eliminate cavitation damage. Product Advantages Significantly reduces noise and vibration Eliminates valve body and internal trim cavitation Provides drip-tight, positive sealing KO trim can be installed in existing valves without removal of the valve from pipeline In-house Foundry Capabilities Cla-Val automatic control valves can be provided in a wide variety of metals to meet any application challenge. By having our own on-site sand casting and investment foundries, we are able to provide fire protection valves in over 50 different metals and special alloys, making Cla-Val s product offering one of the most extensive in the valve industry. Combined with our state-of-the-industry manufacturing capabilities, we can exercise maximum control over the quality of the valves we produce -- from start to finish. Sample of Available Materials Contact factory for a complete list of available metals and special alloys ASTM B367, Grade C2 Titanium ASTM A Ductile Iron ASTM B148 Alloy C95800 NI. Alum. Bronze UNS S31254 Super Austinetic Stainless Steel UNS J93404 Super Duplex Stainless Steel Monel QQ-N-288 Comp B ASTM A216 WCB Cast Steel ASTM B61 Naval Bronze UNS S32760 Duplex Stainless Steel ASTM A-743 GR CF 8M 316 SS Cutting Edge Manufacturing Technology The production process at Cla-Val s factories is a unique combination of the latest in machining technologies and more than seven decades of manufacturing know-how. Never content to rest on our laurels, Cla-Val continually reinvests in machines, processes and our people to ensure that each valve we produce is of the highest quality possible.

5 Protecting Life and Property: Industrial Applications Model 100GS / 2100GS Seawater Service Deluge Valve UL Listed - Sizes 3-10 Globe and angle patterns Controls water flow to deluge, pre-action or foam-water type sprinkler systems Ideal for seawater service UL/ULC Listed Models 100G/2100G also available for freshwater service Solenoid Control Valve for Seawater Deluge Service UL Listed - Sizes 3-10 Opens or closes upon receipt of an electrical signal Ideal for applications where remote on-off control is required Suitable for seawater service Model Pneumatically Operated Deluge Valve UL Listed - Sizes 3-10 Globe and angle patterns Ideal for applications where remote on-off control is required Suitable for freshwater or seawater service Seawater Service Pressure Reducing Valve Sizes 1-1/4-24 Automatically reduces higher inlet pressure to a steady, lower outlet pressure Model Model Model Seawater Service Pressure Relief Valve Sizes 1-1/14-24 Automatically relieves excess pressure in pumping systems Fast opening to maintain steady line pressure Closes gradually for surgefree operation Adjustable pressure settings, unaffected by pressure at valve discharge Seawater Service Pump Start Pressure Relief Valve Sizes 1-1/4-24 Provides pump and pipeline protection during pump start sequence Protects pump when discharge rises to unsafe levels Adjustable pressure sensitive opening Model 33A High Performance Combination Air Release & Vacuum Breaker Valve Sizes 1-4 Installed at vertical turbine pump discharge and pipeline high points for air release Protects pipeline from air lock and vacuum collapse during filling or draining Available with AC throttling air control device Materials available for seawater service Two Door Check Valve Sizes 6-24 Short face-to-face Light weight 125 and 250 Class Reduces water hammer Provides silent, non-slam closure Materials: Aluminum Bronze, Super Duplex Stainless Steel Model Series 582SWS Model X43-HL H Style Strainer with Rapid Purge UL Listed - Sizes 2-8 Low pressure drop Ductile iron fusion bonded epoxy coated construction with 316 Stainless Steel strainer or Nickel Aluminum Bronze construction with Titanium strainer Large flow area H-style design Service without removal from line Silent Globe Check Valve FM Approved - Sizes and 250 Class Prevents flow reversal Reduces water hammer Provides silent, non-slam closure Series 581

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9 Protecting Life and Property: Commercial Applications Model Solenoid Control Valve for Deluge Service UL and ULC Listed: Sizes 3-10 Opens or closes upon receipt of an electrical signal Ideal for applications requiring remote on-off control AC/DC voltage Pressure Reducing Valve UL/ULC 150# Flanged - Sizes 1-1/2 10 UL/ULC 300# Flanged - Sizes 1-1/2 10 UL/ULC 300# Threaded - Sizes 1-1/2 3 UL 300# Grooved End - Sizes 1-1/2 8 Some listings may vary depending on valve size Automatically reduces higher inlet pressure to a steady, lower outlet pressure Model Pressure Relief Valve Model 2050B-4KG-1 UL Listed - Sizes 3-8 ULC Listed - Sizes 2-10 FM Approved - Sizes 3-8 Automatically relieves pressure in fire protection pumping systems Maintains constant system pressure at pump discharge Allows fire pumps to be stopped without causing pipeline surge Pump Suction Control Valve FM Approved - Sizes 3-8 Ensures that fire pump suction does not exceed available water supply Regulates flow with minimal pressure variations thus protects pipeline from damage and backflow Model 50B-5KG Air Release Valve Silent Wafer Check Valve Series 34 FM Approved - Sizes 1/2, 3/4 and 1 Protects pipelines from entrained air at high points in the line and during filling Drip-tight even at low pressures Working pressures up to 800 psi Stainless steel trim and float are suitable for seawater service FM Approved - Sizes 2-10 Typically installed adjacent to fire pump to prevent reversal during pump stops and starts Provides silent, non-slam closure Series 580 Pressure Relief Valve Two-Door Wafer Check Valve Model 55L UL Listed and FM Approved - Sizes 1/2 and 3/4 Relieves excess pressure to atmosphere to prevent pipeline damage Sensitive to small pressure variations Suitable for freshwater and seawater service FM Approved - Sizes 2-12 Prevents flow reversal Reduces water hammer Provides non-slam closure Series 582

10 Weigh the options Cla-Val Titanium Valves: the lighter weight alternative with heavyweight capabilities The UL Listed Cla-Val Model 100GS Ti is ideal for applications where valves are exposed to seawater, chlorine, and other aggressive media. Constructed of a titanium alloy, the 100GS Ti is designed to control water flow to deluge, preaction or foam-water type fire protection sprinkler systems. The Titanium Advantage Titanium is as strong as steel but 50% lighter -- a distinct advantage when the valves are installed on offshore platforms or FPSOs Titanium is not only high strength, it is also low density and exceptionally corrosion resistant Because titanium can withstand harsh environmental conditions, service life is extended, making titanium valves more cost effective than other available options Titanium is virtually immune to the following material failures: Corrosion fatigue Erosion Pitting attack Galvanic attack Microbiological corrosion withstands highly corrosive environments CLA-VAL TITANIUM Titanium ASTM B367, Grade C2 CLA-VAL TITANIUM Available in sizes 3 through 6 Consult factory for other sizes U L solenoid To learn more, visit and type 100GS Ti in the search field

11 Solid Performer UL Listed Cla-Val Model X43HL H-Style Strainer The durable Cla-Val Model X43HL H-Style Strainer is the easiest and most cost effective way to protect piping and equipment from damage caused by pipeline debris. Its large flow area and durable materials of construction means it can withstand the harsh conditions often encountered in refinery and offshore applications. The body port allows for installation of a manual flush valve to clear small amounts of debris from the strainer without removing the cover. For more thorough cleaning, the top cover can easily be removed without taking strainer out of the pipeline. Product Advantages U L Nickel Alumium Bronze Option Shown The X43HL Strainer provides many product advantages that make it an easy choice when considering the most effective means to protect your system from pipeline debris. UL Listed Available in nickel aluminum bronze with titanium strainer mesh or fusion-bonded epoxy coated ductile iron with 316 Stainless Steel strainer mesh Compact profile requires less space than a wye-style strainer which typically has a body configuration that extends well below the pipeline Low pressure drop Equipped with a plug on both sides of the unit that can be used as drain or flush valves Available in 150# class in sizes 2 through 8 Lower cost than most other available strainers Backed by the assurance that comes from using the most trusted products in the industry To learn more, visit and type X43HL in the search field

12 Global Capabilities. Local Expertise. Cla-Val manufactures superior quality automatic control valves in production facilities located around the world. These facilities, coupled with sales offices and distribution centers in the US, Canada, Switzerland, United Kingdom and France enable Cla-Val to provide world-class product support to our customers wherever they are, whenever they need it. In addition to our state-of-the-art manufacturing and foundry facilities in the US, Cla- Val Canada also supports North American customers in a diverse array of industries with superior quality products and services and is one of the continent s leading high volume OEM suppliers. Our manufacturing operation in Lausanne, Switzerland, backed by an expert team of engineers and customer service professionals, provides outstanding product and technical support to customers throughout Europe and the Middle East. Cla-Val UK Ltd. serves the United Kingdom and South Africa with an unparalleled level of customer service and technical expertise. Primary markets include waterworks, fire protection, aviation fueling and industrial processing facilities. Cla-Val products can be found in nearly every waterworks distribution system throughout the UK. Cla-Val France, located just outside of Lyon, is one of the leading suppliers of automatic control valves in France. Serving diverse markets ranging from aviation fuel truck manufacturing to water utility companies, Cla-Val France brings a unique combination of industry experience, technical expertise and product know-how to customers in the French marketplace. A World of Applications In addition to serving the fire protection industry for more than seventy years, Cla-Val has significant experience in the following industries. Waterworks Distribution: Cla-Val is the leading provider of automatic control valves and related products for the waterworks industry in the US and around the world. Our extensive product line includes pressure reducing valves, pressure relief valves, remote control valves with SCADA and a myriad of other top quality valves. Industrial/Wastewater: Our extremely versatile automatic control valve, so prevalent in the waterworks industry, can also be customized to meet the demands of virtually any industrial fluid handling or wastewater application. Aviation Ground Fueling: Cla-Val ground fueling products are installed in commercial airports and military facilities around the world. Our products, originally introduced to meet the demands of military aircraft in World War II, have become the standard in present-day aviation. Marine: Cla-Val s marine products are designed to meet the exacting requirements of military and commercial shipboard applications including fire protection systems, aircraft fueling and seawater service. Their rugged construction and top quality materials help to ensure long life, minimal maintenance and precision performance. CLA-VAL Global Headquarters P.O.Box 1325 Newport Beach, CA Phone: Fax: [email protected] US Regional Offices: WESTERN REGION: Phone: Fax: SOUTHERN REGION: Phone: (713) Fax: (713) NORTHERN REGION: Phone: (847) Fax: (847) EASTERN REGION: Phone: (703) Fax: (703) International Offices: CLA-VAL CANADA: Phone: (905) Fax: (905) [email protected] CLA-VAL EUROPE: Phone: Fax: CLA-VAL UK: Phone: Fax: CLA-VAL FRANCE: Phone: Fax: B-Cla-Val Fire Protection R-5/08