(Houston September 10 20, 2020) – The AVT EZ Valve has proved itself to be invaluable at a UK nuclear site. Engineers at Sellafield in Cumbria, used a 12” valve to assist in the diversion of water lines during a project to construct a new facility which is used to clean contaminated water. 

Project engineer Nick Hone said: “We heard about a system which had been used on Victorian water pipes in London, which clamps onto the pipe and allows a valve to be inserted whilst keeping the pressure inside the pipe. We had a demonstration of these EZ Valves and were really impressed.” 

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EM (end milling) machine removed and bonnet ready to be mounted
EM (end milling) machine removed and bonnet ready to be mounted
EZ Valve in place at Sellafield
Completed AVT EZ Valve in place