Case Studies

When time was critical, AVK manufactured and prepared a bespoke DN500 water fitting for collection within a tight timeframe

With a significant risk of flooding due to the potential bursting of a rising main, a reliable solution to monitor the water level within a sealed chamber and provide early warnings to prevent flooding was needed. Read this short and insightful case study.

'I am actively looking for opportunities to use the AVK Series 36 on other projects'

How AVK’s ARISENSE Smart Air Valves Safeguard Wastewater Networks and Predict Network Maintenance

Engineered to deliver resilient pipelines and a fully electrofusion-welded solution with no leak paths.

Rapid diagnosis, right first time selection and overnight delivery resolve emergency underground pipe leak.

A critical water pumping station demanded precise control of flow and pressure to avoid potentially dangerous fluctuations in the system that could spiral into severe damage or even catastrophic failure.

Residential Pipeline benefits from AVK UK Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV)

Cadent Engineers witness the Polyurethane (PUR) coating of AVK Donkin’s first large diameter DN800 gate valve

AVK UK, Fusion Group and Peak Pipe Systems are ready for the Hydrogen Revolution.

AVK UK Needle Valve and Controller Solves Flow and Level Issues at Irish Reservoir

AVK Diaphragm Control Valves fitted with VIDI flow and pressure sensors send alerts to the Operations Team.

AVK ARIsense smart water air valve alerts Yorkshire Water operations team to avert potential sewage leak

How VIDI is Helping to Address Network Challenges.

Gate valves are widely used for all types of applications and are suitable for both above-ground and underground installation. It is paramount to choose the right type of valve to avoid high replacement costs.

Pressure Management Device Reduces Carbon Footprint and Increases Operational Flexibility.

Wessex Water trials AVK UK Smart Air Valve Technology.

It is vital that two air valves, located either side of a river crossing, function effectively. The critical nature of these valves made them an ideal trial location for AVK UK’s smart air valves. Read more....

A major water company is trialling AVK Smart Water’s new smart waste water air valves at three locations across its region. AVK believes the smart waste water air valves are the first of their type to be installed in the UK.

AVK Smart Water Pressure Management Device (PMD) in one of UK’s Largest Pumping Stations

Water Company reduces pump usage reduce by 22 hours a day following the installation of ground breaking AVK Smart Water Pressure Management Device.

AVK valves play crucial role in South West Water’s landmark Mayflower water treatment works

An AVK document developed to introduce the phenomena of check valve slam and the associated water hammer.

The AVK control valve specialists work with Irish Water and Contractors to specify, install and commission PRVs in Waterford.

Leading valve and fittings manufacturer, AVK UK, recently hosted the quarterly, National Grid - Pipelines Maintenance Centre (PMC), meeting at their advanced manufacturing site in Staveley, Chesterfield - home of the world renown Donkin gas valves.

Helping Regenerate the UK Iron and steel Industry

AVK is valve partner on South West Water flagship project

Britain’s largest water engineering project for 20 years, Lee Tunnel, delivered by Morgan Sindall, as part of the MVB joint venture with VINCI Construction Grands Projects and Bachy Soletanche.

AVK UK host a delegation of Fire Officers to review, discuss and scope out future innovation of the current range of BS750 underground fire hydrants.

Update from the AVK facility at Kilmarnock

WSP Global at AVK UK factory tour and training.

Cadent Gas Ltd network supervisors are given an insight into AVK UK’s provision of solutions not only products and quality in every step.

Knife gate valves have historically been used for a defined application which is generally on-off manual /actuated for typically low pressure sludge duty. Today’s AVK knife gate valve is ‘more than just a knife valve’.

AVK UK Limited Supply Large Diameter Gas Valves for London Regeneration Project

£230 million, eight year programme, 200KM of trunk mains, 24 refurbished or new pumping stations, 12 new storage reservoirs and tanks....

Designed for Engineers by Engineers – AVK’s bespoke, technical training programmes, tailored to suit customers needs.

Global success - worldwide demand

A first for Scottish Water's Alliance Partners. Lunchtime Technical Seminar Collaboration.

 

 

AVK UK DN800 and DN900 Gate Valves Case Study

AVK Series 701 Air Valves on Bio Gas Solution

When fittings are required urgently, AVK delivers.

AVK UK Supply Valves, Penstocks and Stop Logs to Woolston