Introducing The Flowserve Gestra ZK Control Valve

Flexible solution offers range of capabilities and extreme wear resistance

DALLAS - Flowserve Gestra introduces the ZK control valve, combining a valve body and the Gestra radial stage nozzle with the valve plug acting as a control unit. The Gestra ZK is suited for various applications in industry and power stations, including leak-off control, drainage and warm-up, level control, and injection cooling. The radial stage nozzle ensures a rapid and reliable adaptation to the prevailing operating conditions. In the event of modified operating conditions, the control valve can be adapted to the new situation by repositioning or exchanging the radial stage nozzle. The valve need not be removed from the line for this purpose.

For leak-off control for feedwater and condensate pumps, the Gestra ZK is a complete system for on-off or modulating control. In drainage and warm-up and level control, the ZK radial stage nozzle control valve with an actuator, a level electrode, and a control unit constitute a total solution which can be adapted to operating conditions. In injection cooling, the ZK comes in a solution with an injection-cooling valve with a radial stage nozzle, an actuator, a temperature acquisition, and a control unit to cope with high differential pressures while ensuring extreme wear resistance and good regulating characteristics.

The Gestra ZK features include variable valve characteristics, easy valve inspection, tandem shutoff, and low sound level. Other features include its different capacity ranges, its ability to work with most actuators on the market, and its extreme wear resistance. For more information, contact David Goodwin, Flowserve Gestra, by phone at (502) 495-0154 or by e-mail at dgoodwin@flowserve.com.

About Flowserve Gestra
Flowserve® Gestra is the global leader in the design and production of valves and control systems for heat and process fluid control. Flowserve Gestra offers a full line of steam solutions for all commercial and industrial applications where steam is generated, distributed, or used. Visit Flowserve Gestra on the web at www.gestra.com.

About Flowserve Corp.
Flowserve Corp. is one of the world's leading providers of fluid motion and control products and services. Operating in 56 countries, the company produces engineered and industrial pumps, seals and valves as well as a range of related flow management services. More information about Flowserve Corp. can be obtained by visiting the company's website at www.flowserve.com.