Pipekit has just started stocking Durapipe’s new range of silicone-free valves, developed for use in paint and ink applications in industrial markets. Durapipe has launched its extensive valve range with silicone free components specifically for those applications where the presence of silicone is detrimental to the process, or leads to contamination issues, resulting in surface defects and a poor quality finish. We at Pipekit are delighted to be stocking the silicone free valves as there has been a definite demand for them for some time. Commenting on the newly stocked items, Martyn Rowlands, M.D of Pipekit said: “It’s great to work closely with leading brands such as Durapipe to ensure we’re always abreast of the latest developments. This extension to Durapipe’s range of values will be invaluable to many of our industrial customers”. Durapipe’s silicone free valves are expertly cleaned within a bespoke clean room facility conforming to ISO 14644-1 clean room standards. It utilises a three stage chemical cleaning process, using ultraconic cleaning tanks to ensure all valve components are free from any traces of silicone. The valve is then dried using a compressed air system and bagged within a dual skin silicone free package to prevent any contamination. In addition, a non-silicone lubricant is used for both its ball valves and butterfly valves to maintain efficient operation over the lifetime of the system. All our customers will be able to specify and purchase Durapipe’s wide portfolio of valves with silicone free components from us from immediate effect. These include: the VKD Ball Valve; VKR Metering Ball Valve; TKD 3 Way Ball Valve; FK Butterfly Valve and Dialock Diaphraghm Valves, which are all available in a variety of materials including PVC-U, SuperFLO ABS, CPVC, PP and PVDF.