Examples of forgings: forged valves

Forgings in general are used when components are exposed to extreme loads and the area of application places the highest demands on them, such as high pressure, aggressive media, high or low temperatures, high security, and nuclear technology.

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Forged valve bodies and components are manufactured through a forging process in which steels or alloys are formed into their final shape. Forging wastes very little material, saving not only material but also energy. These valves are then heat treated and machined to obtain their final shape. They are mainly used to start, stop or regulate the flow of liquid or gas, ensuring maximum safety and efficiency.

Forged valves are in demand in all energy industries (oil, gas, coal, molten salt applications like solar thermal and nuclear power plants) and they are often made from highly specialized alloys. Their longevity is crucial for their function as they work in extreme and critical environments including military engineering and shipbuilding. Valve design can be very complex, especially when used in high pressure applications. Therefore, high-quality alloys and stainless steel are beneficial as they can interact seamlessly with other components.

Forged valve bodies are strong and durable, making them ideal for use under high temperatures and pressures. The forging process makes them resistant to typical problems such as cracking, shrinkage and porosity. They can also be heated and cooled quickly, making them suitable for continuous operational processes and minimizing the risk of unexpected failures.

The forging process is quick and economical compared to other methods and guarantees consistent quality for each valve, regardless of production volume.

The author is CEO of a small, but highly certified, drop forge in Western Germany:
https://kb-schmiedetechnik.de/home-kb.html and regularly writing popular scientific articles about steel and its varied applications. He is also regularly posting and commenting on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-henneke-9824b3281/

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KB Schmiedetechnik GmbH is a German drop forge, located in Hagen (Westphalia) - between the historic "blade & metal" region Solingen and the "soccer city" Dortmund (Borussia) - specialized in small series production of safety-relevant closed die forgings from 200g to 130Kg unit weight of all steel grades including duplex stainless steels, nickel based and titanium alloys according to following standards and certifications:

⚗️ pressure equipment, boiler systems, valves:
PED 2014/68/EU, AD 2000-W0, ASME/ASTM, CNIM, Alstom, MHPS

☢️ nuclear power/ atomic energy:
KTA3201.1, KTA1401, AVS D 100/50, Siemens, EDF/Areva/RCC-M

⚓️ shipbuilding, naval architecture, ocean engineering:

- American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
- Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV)
- Nippon Kaiji Kyōkai (ClassNK)
- Det Norske Veritas (DNV)
- Lloyds Register (LR)

Examples are brackets, holders, hoists, hooks, chain links, special screws, pipe connections, pressure-bearing parts, valves, pieces for boiler systems and nuclear power plants, special vehicles such as agricultural machines, also parts and components for corrosive applications like naval ships, boats, ship technology, seawater-suitable, corrosion-resistant components, acid-resistant, highly corrosion-resistant forgings for seawater applications, desalination, petrochemicals, fertilizer industry, fertilizer production, food technology industry, drill equipment, marine technology, underwater engineering, defense.

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