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Calculate and Configure Valves
Configure Valves – Find the Right Valve Solution Faster
Finding the right valve doesn't start with a product catalog—it starts with the correct technical specifications.
Pressure, temperature, fluid, flow rate, or nominal diameter determine which valve solution is best suited for the application in the long term.
With our valve configurator and the appropriate calculation tools, we help you select industrial valves more easily and tailor them optimally to your plant.
Whether it's a standard valve or a custom solution—together, we'll lay the groundwork for an informed decision.
Why Calculating and Configuring Valves Is So Important
A valve must do more than simply open or close a flow path. Even small variations in pressure drop, Kv value, or flow rate can cause a system to operate differently than intended.
In practice, important information is often missing, or specific operating data changes during project planning. As a result, valves are often selected that are larger or smaller than necessary. The consequences range from unnecessary energy consumption to unstable processes and increased wear and tear.
Particularly in mechanical and plant engineering, the chemical industry, and automated production facilities, all components must be coordinated with one another. For this reason, valve design should take place early in the project and not just shortly before the order is placed.
Find the Right Industrial Valve Step by Step with Our Valve Configurator
Our Valve Configurator helps you find the right solution from a wide range of technical options. Instead of comparing countless data sheets, we guide you step by step through the most important selection criteria.
In doing so, we take the following into account, among other things:
- Medium
- pressure range
- Temperature
- nominal diameter
- flow
- Kv value
- Material
- Connection type
- type of operation
- Switching function
Based on this information, it is possible to narrow down the selection of suitable metal valves, plastic valves, coaxial valves, or control valves much more quickly.
If a standard product is not sufficient, we turn to our modular system. This allows us to customize existing valves as needed without having to develop each solution from scratch.
The Benefits of Calculating and Configuring Valves
A structured valve design saves time and reduces the need for later changes within a project. At the same time, it makes it easier to compare different solutions.
With our Valve Configurator, you’ll enjoy numerous benefits:
- A structured selection process instead of time-consuming research
- Quickly Narrowing Down Suitable Industrial Valves
- Consideration of all key operating data
- Simple planning even in the early stages of a project
- Customizations to meet specific requirements
- Support from experienced representatives
Especially for complex systems or special projects, a well-organized configuration greatly facilitates coordination between design, purchasing, and manufacturing.
How Valves Are Calculated and Configured – Real-World Examples
A plant engineer is planning a new dosing system for chemical media. Flow rate, pressure, and materials must be specified as early as the design phase. Using the Valve Configurator, suitable valve types can be selected early on and then customized to meet the specific project requirements.
A mechanical engineer needs a coaxial valve for high switching frequencies. By combining valve design with technical consulting, it is possible to determine—even before mass production begins—which design is best suited to the application profile in the long term.
The valve configuration also supports existing systems. If older components need to be replaced or modernized, calculation tools help identify suitable alternatives based on existing operating data. This reduces the planning effort and simplifies the integration of new valves.
Why a Well-Thought-Out Valve Design Makes a Difference in the Long Run
Selecting a valve involves more than just choosing the right nominal diameter. Only when all operating conditions are considered together can a solution be found that is a long-term fit for the process. That is why, in addition to pressure and temperature, the valve design process also takes into account the medium, viscosity, operating frequency, installation configuration, and the desired control system.
An important part of this process is calculating the Kv value. It provides information about the flow rate a valve can achieve under defined conditions. By calculating both pressure drop and flow rate, it is possible to determine which valve size is suitable for the application as early as the planning phase.
With our valve configurator and technical consulting services, we combine digital planning with many years of experience in plant and mechanical engineering. This means you receive not only a selection of products, but also a solid foundation for your project. If a standard solution does not fully meet your requirements, we will develop a suitable alternative based on our modular system.
Calculate and Configure Valves with an Experienced Manufacturer
For over 40 years, we have been developing and manufacturing industrial valves for a wide variety of applications. Our products are used worldwide in machinery, process plants, and industrial production lines.
Thanks to our modular system, we can combine proven components with customizations. This allows us to offer both cost-effective standard solutions and custom valves for specific requirements.
Our customers come from a variety of sectors, including mechanical engineering, plant engineering, the chemical industry, food technology, and numerous other industries. They benefit from dedicated contacts, quick decision-making processes, and technical support from the initial inquiry through to series production.
Calculating and Configuring Valves – The Most Important Points at a Glance
Proper valve selection saves time, reduces the need for later modifications, and provides a solid foundation for your project planning. With our Valve Configurator, you can systematically record key operating data and quickly narrow down suitable industrial valves.
Whether you need a standard valve or a custom solution, we’ll help you find the right valve technology for your application and support your project from the initial calculations through to final implementation.
Valve Configurator – Start Your Project Now
Would you like to calculate or configure a valve, or replace an existing solution?
Please use our contact form and provide us with the key details of your application.
Together, we'll review your requirements and help you select the right valve solution.
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions About Calculating and Configuring Valves
To provide an accurate design, we need information on the fluid, operating pressure, temperature, desired flow rate, nominal diameter, and installation conditions. Depending on the application, additional details regarding the operating frequency, actuation type, or materials used may also be required. The more complete the data is, the more precisely we can select the appropriate valve solution.
The Kv value describes a valve's flow capacity and is one of the most important parameters in valve sizing. It helps ensure that valves are neither too small nor too large. Proper sizing helps create stable process conditions and prevent unnecessary pressure drops.
Yes. Often, not all information is available at the start of a project. In that case, we’ll help you narrow down the missing data and select suitable valve types based on the available information. As the project progresses, the configuration can be expanded or adjusted at any time.
Many applications can be implemented using proven standard valves. However, when special media, high pressures, extreme temperatures, or unique installation situations must be taken into account, a customized solution may be the best approach. Thanks to our modular system, existing valve types can be expanded in a targeted manner without having to develop a completely new design.
A digital configurator makes it much easier to select the right valves. Technical data is recorded in a structured manner, and key selection criteria are taken into account directly. This reduces the planning effort, minimizes the risk of errors, and makes coordination between design, purchasing, and engineering significantly easier.
Yes. Especially for special projects, we work closely with our customers right from the planning phase. Together, we review the technical requirements, calculate relevant operating data, and, if necessary, develop a customized valve solution. This results in a solution that integrates seamlessly into the existing system and also takes future requirements into account.