Valves and melt pipes

Startup, changover and bleed valves
Conical valves or cylinder valves with tried-and-tested design, electrically-, oil- or vapor-heated
Design allows safe operation even after longer time of non-use
Leakage-free (conical) or very low leakage rates (cylindrical), simple maintenance
Manual using a torque screwdriver or automatic operation by means of electric or hydraulic drive
2- and 3-way valves for melt pipe diameters of up to 90 mm (others on request)
Electrically-, oil- or vapor-heated melt pipes
Including insulation and instrumentation (melt pressure, melt temperature)
Including static mixer, if required
Length of the melt pipe without flange up to 4 m, flange also oil- or vapor-heated
Design in accordance with pressure vessel guidelines, if required (AD2000, ASME)

Client-specific melt pipes

Construction of the melt pipes in accordance with client applications
Calculation of pressure loss, shear rates, dwell times, etc.
Layout and detailed planning by our experienced engineers
Delivery of complete melt systems, including melt filters, melt pumps, etc.
Manufacturing of melt pipes by certified welding workshops
Quality assurance, including pressure checks, inspections of the welding seams, etc.
Assembly of the insulation, instrumentation, etc.
Monitoring of the installation on-site

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“As a technology leader in the field of filament yarn spinning plants, we lay great emphasis on quality – both in our own products and those of our suppliers. With BB Engineering, we have the support of a reliable and competent partner that fully caters to our requirements. Our long-standing collaboration is characterized by trust and a partnership-like relationship. We especially appreciate the flexibility of BB Engineering in fulfilling our requests and its reliability with regards to the ultimate implementation of the acquired solutions.”
Paul-Gerhard Völpel, Head of Engineering, Oerlikon Barmag, Germany

“Working with the BBE Team to implement this lengthy design to start-up processes was very demanding, yet both companies achieved all the goals outlined in our original plans. We are extremely pleased with the technology and the overall support from the entire BBE organization.”
Steven M. Graven, COO, Global Textile Alliance, Inc., USA

“Having BB Engineering as an equipment provider/partner has enabled us to achieve high quality multifilament yarns. Their human resources are always with a great deal of disposition to collaborate in any needs regarding the operation of the Variofil line, which by the way, has been running very efficient.”
Tecnologia Textil Avanzada S.A, Guatemala

Valves and melt pipes

Client-specific melt pipes

Valves / melt pipes

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