Approval for 1330/1622 Oxygen Cleaning

Kennett Square, PA, USA (8/23/22) – Admiral Valve, LLC dba CPV Manufacturing Recently Approved for 1330/1622 Oxygen Cleaning

CPV Manufacturing’s aqueous component cleaning process was recently approved by NAVSEA for MIL-STD-1330D and MIL-STD-1622B cleaning. With the approval for 1330/1622 Oxygen Cleaning, CPV will now be able to better meet the needs of the U.S. Navy and other applications requiring intensive cleaning standards.

This approval gives CPV the ability to clean valve components, produce and test finished assembled valves, and package shipments meeting 1330/1622 standards without materials leaving its facility prior to the final shipment. This will allow for greater in-house efficiency, decreased lead times and easier product traceability. Below are the standards listed in full.

MIL-STD-1330D Department of Defense Standard Practice, Precision Cleaning and Testing of Shipboard Oxygen, Helium, Helium-Oxygen, Nitrogen, and Hydrogen Systems
MIL-STD-1622B Department of Defense Standard Practice, Cleaning of Shipboard Compressed Air Systems.

This is an exponential step in the growth of CPV and President and CEO, David London is ecstatic. “Attaining this high-level certification attests to our strong commitment to our customers and the production of high-quality, safe products. We have been working towards this approval for quite some time and have made significant investments into our facilities and personnel in preparation for this new standard.”

CPV’s cleanroom was expanded in 2021 and Certified to meet ISO 14644 Class 7 standards. Employees have been trained and certified as Oxygen Clean Workers and validated to meet MIL-STD-1330D standards. This further enhances CPV’s cleaning program which already meets:

CGA G-4.1-2018 – Cleaning of Equipment for Oxygen Service and ASTM G93
ASTM G93/G93M-19 – Cleanliness Levels and Cleaning Methods for Materials and Equipment Used in Oxygen-Enriched Environments

And CPV isn’t stopping there. CPV promises to continue to invest in its facility, employees, and equipment to provide best-in-class service and products to ends users in every application possible. CPV is proud to finally say we are certified for MIL-STD-1330D and MIL-STD-1622B Oxygen Cleaning and is looking forward to the next challenge they can accomplish for their customers.

If you have any questions or wish to learn more, contact CPV today at Sales@cpvmfg.com.

CPV Manufacturing was founded in 1915 as a one-man business, manufacturing replacement valves for steam-driven reciprocating pumps. Today, CPV is recognized worldwide for its high-quality valves and fittings and dedication to state-of-the-art design, equipment, safety, and reliability. CPV Manufacturing’s valves withstand the high tolerances required by the maritime, industrial gas, and petrochemical industries. Based out of Kennett Square, PA, USA, CPV has a complete facility for developing, manufacturing, and testing its products. Dedicated workers and global partnerships allow CPV to be a market leader.

CPV Valves for Process and Control of Elusive Gases

For valves installed in piping systems which process and control flammable gases like hydrogen and oxygen, system leakproof integrity is of the highest priority. Given the precision control required for filling applications, the rugged durability of CPV valves are the perfect match. CPV oxygen-service-approved OXNB and GSB Master Valves are optimized for critical systems such as fill plants, high pressure manifolds, and various other piping applications. They are the highest pressure-rated and most reliable industrial gas valves on the market for oxygen service.

All CPV oxygen hand valves have an ergonomic handle, low torque to open and close, and provide peace of mind knowing that this valve will seal bubble-tight every time. CPV OXNB FloMaster® Air-Actuated Valves provide the seamless reliability for an automated system. These valves are used on fill islands inside plants, as well as outside on ground storage tanks, where they are often subjected to extreme winter weather conditions. CPV valves are the most reliable and robust valve in the industry, operating for every fill and every shutoff, requiring very little maintenance throughout their long tenure of service.

OXNB and GSB Master Valves utilize the same reliable sealing method as CPV’s standard O-SEAL® Series valves which have been used throughout a range of industries for more than 75 years! These proven flat-faced O-Ring Face-Seal (ORFS) valves offer the leakproof integrity of heat-sealed connections plus slip-in slip-out accessibility. They also feature a unique internal soft-seat design whose reliability has been proven in hundreds of rigorous applications. What’s more, the O-SEAL® system actually uses line pressure to seal; the higher the pressure, the tighter the seal. CPV fittings have break-remake flexibility and assure leak-proof reliability. Connections can be broken and remade at will, with full assurance of positive sealing.

With robust, high functioning, & bubble-tight operation, these valves can be relied upon to meet your high-pressure piping system needs today and for many years to come. You can count on CPV Manufacturing to provide the most reliable products in the industry.

3 Tips to Keep High-Pressure Oxygen Systems Safe

Those with experience in the industrial gas industry know that high-pressure oxygen industrial gas operations have the potential to be very dangerous without the proper precautions and engineering. Oxygen is unsurprisingly a powerful oxidizing agent. This means that oxygen has the ability to accept electrons from other substances and start the redox chemical reaction of combustion. Every high-pressure oxygen piping system has the ever-present risk of combustion and fire under the wrong conditions. Even typically ordinary objects can start combustion around leaking oxygen. Despite these inherent risks, many industrial gas operations and a variety of other industries continue to safely utilize high-pressure oxygen in vital applications. When it comes to keeping a high-pressure oxygen system safe, proper knowledge and quality engineering are key. At CPV Manufacturing, we have in-depth experience with vital parts of oxygen piping systems. Here are some tips about how the experts keep high-pressure oxygen systems safe.

1. Use Valves Designed for High-Pressure Oxygen

Valves are one of the parts of a pipeline most prone to issues. A major danger to high-pressure oxygen pipelines is adiabatic compression. A rapid change in pressure caused by a valve that opens too suddenly can cause compression and generate heat. Equipment like CPV’s oxygen master valves are designed to prevent this from happening. Never use ball, butterfly, or globe valves in oxygen systems. Valves like our oxygen master valves and other needle valves can prevent ignition from adiabatic compression.

2. Prevent Leaks

This is an obvious but vital part of keeping a high-pressure oxygen system safe. Tiny leaks can expose oxygen to many ignition sources outside of a pipeline. Valves are again one of the most common culprits for this issue. Quality oxygen master valves and needle valves that are designed for high-pressure systems can help prevent leaks in a pressurized system. Also, frequent inspections and maintenance can help protect your valves and pipe systems from wearing down and leaking.

3. Eliminate Sources of Ignition

This tip is not as straightforward as it may seem. Oxygen only requires sufficient energy as an ignition source. Ignition sources include, mechanical impact, particle impact, friction, and many heat sources. Make sure to wear gloves and thoroughly clean when you inspect and maintain your oxygen pipeline, to prevent any particles from entering. Remove objects that could cause mechanical impacts around the pipeline. Be sure there is no wear or lose materials that could cause heat via friction. Providing proper cleaning and maintenance is vital for keeping your high-pressure oxygen system free of ignition sources.

If you have any questions about industrial gas oxygen applications or oxygen master valves, contact our team at salesadm@cpvmfg.com.

The Preferred Choice for Oxygen Service

Naval Brass – Not for Naval Use Only

If naval brass sounds like something that’s meant to be used in the ocean, it’s because that’s exactly what it was designed for. Naval brass is a copper alloy containing zinc – about one percent tin and just a hint of lead in addition to the copper. Fortunately, its use is not restricted to just the sea.

Though copper by itself is useful for many applications, the addition of zinc boosts its strength. Brass with more than 39 percent zinc (like naval brass) has higher strength but lower ductility than that with less zinc.

The addition of a little tin increases brass’s corrosion and dezincification (the leaching of zinc) resistance. And though it is a minute amount, the lead boosts the material’s machinability.

Naval brass falls under the alpha-beta brass (or duplex brass) classification and is harder and stronger than other classes of brass.

Oxygen Valves

You may wonder then if naval brass was designed for marine use, why on Earth do we use it for oxygen service?

To answer this question, we need to talk about oxygen for a minute.

Oxygen is an oxidizing agent. An oxidizer itself is not combustible. But combine it with a flammable substance and a source of ignition, and you have a major fire hazard. That ignition source does not have to be a spark or flame. At the right pressure, heat has the potential to ignite combustible materials.

On top of that, when moisture is added to oxygen in the presence of iron (or iron-containing materials), a chemical reaction occurs. The oxygen and moisture corrode the iron, forming iron oxide (more commonly known as rust). Rust does more than just look bad. Rust corrosion, like any other form of corrosion, weakens the metal.

So when outfitting an oxygen-rich system with valves, it is important to address both of these properties of oxygen in the valve material selection.

Materials that are susceptible to oxidation or corrosion need to be avoided.
The materials used should be those least likely to catch fire.

Naval Brass Fits the Bill

Low Fire Risk

Most valve materials will not ignite at gaseous oxygen’s normal temperature. Where the risk comes in is with the chance of localized hot spots. High localized temperatures can result from sources such as vibration, foreign particles or debris, adiabatic compression, or static electricity.

Even a high flow velocity can result in heat from friction. In fact, if there is a chance that the velocity through the valve will pass 200 feet per second, the Compressed Gas Association (Pamphlet G-4.4) allows only copper alloys to be used as the valve body and any parts that contact gaseous oxygen.

Of all the metal options, copper alloys are the most effective for resisting ignition and have the slowest combustion rate. For that reason, naval brass ranks at the top of the list for fire and explosion safety purposes.

Corrosion Resistant

Corrosion and leakage are not wanted in any system. In an application such as oxygen service, corroded and leaking valves are dangerous. For safety and fiscal reasons, oxygen valves must be corrosion resistant and leak-free.

Again naval brass‘s corrosion resistance means it is a preferred choice for use in oxygen service.

Summary

It’s crucial that the right products be chosen for oxygen applications and that all are handled with care. That includes proper cleanliness. (Read about our class 10,000 cleanroom here.) We will work with you to ensure that you get the valves and fittings that fit your company’s needs.

Check out CPV Manufacturing’s line of O-SEAL® Naval Brass Oxygen Valves for your high pressure critical oxygen service needs or contact us for more information about how we can help you.

What is Oxygen Cleaning?

Oxygen Cleaning for Quality and Safety

If you’re not familiar with the terminology, it’s not what it sounds like. Oxygen cleaning is a method of cleaning equipment intended for use with either liquid or gaseous oxygen.

Contaminants in an oxygen-rich system pose serious risks. Where used in industrial settings, oxygen cleaning eliminates fire or explosion danger due to flammable contaminants. When being used for medical purposes, oxygen cleaning removes contaminants that can cause direct bodily harm.

Oxygen and Fire

An oxidizer such as oxygen is one of the three things needed for fire. The other two are a fuel (something to burn) and a source of heat or ignition. When an uninhibited chain reaction is added to an environment with a strong oxidizer, the result can be explosive.

Oxygen is used in many industries from chemical processing to pharmaceutical and healthcare. Because of its highly reactive nature, all systems where oxygen is present must be free of any contaminant(s) that could serve as a fuel for combustion.

Many CPV customers including but not limited to pharmaceutical, aerospace, chlorine, and the compressed gas markets, use industrial oxygen or other oxidizers such as chlorine in their operations on a daily basis.

In such an environment, the potential heat source can come from things such as:

Friction from materials (such as metals) sliding against others
Electricity in the form of static electricity or electrical arcs from equipment
Impact or being struck with an object or particle
Vibration or resonance
Compression of a liquid, known as Heat of Compression

Autoignition

When a fuel source (which could be a contaminant or the metal itself) in an oxidizing environment spontaneously ignites because of heat produced by sudden compression of a gas or liquid (Heat of Compression), autoignition occurs. If compression such as that created in a valve when it opens and closes generates enough heat…that’s heat in excess of the known autoignition temperature…spontaneous ignition results. In such an oxygen-rich environment, that probably means explosion.

In order to control Heat of Compression and limit temperatures to within the autoignition range in oxygen-rich systems, pressure drops are limited.

Contaminants come into play because they can have even lower autoignition temperatures than the valve components, which means that explosion could occur at lower temperatures…temperatures less than the autoignition temperature of the valve components.

That’s why it’s so crucial that any and all potential sources of fuel be removed from an oxidizer-rich system or environment.

Types of Contaminants

What exactly needs to be removed during cleaning? A contaminant is essentially anything that would cause combustion or autoignition or affect the purity of the product. According to ASTM G93, there are three types of contaminants:

Organics
- VOC compounds
- Hydrocarbon-based greases and oils
Inorganics
- Nitrates
- Phosphates
- Water-based detergents & cutting oils
- Acids/solvents
Particulate
- Particles, lint, and fibers
- Dust
- Welding slag

Cleaning Mechanisms

The cleaning can be carried out in a number of ways. The method depends primarily on the nature of the contaminant and the requirements set forth by standards or any additional customer specifications. The following is a partial list of cleaning methods:

Mechanical cleaning

Includes sandblasting, grinding, and wire brushing
Removes scale, paint or coatings, and welding slag

Aqueous cleaning

Hot water and steam – with or without detergent
- Removes water-soluble contaminants
- Spray or agitation
- Detergent must be rinsed off before drying
Alkaline or caustic cleaning
- Caustic salt is dissolved in water creating a solution with high alkalinity
- Removes hydrocarbon oils, grease, and wax
- Can be sprayed, immersed, hand swabbed, or enhanced by agitation or ultrasonic agitation
- Solvent residue must be removed before drying

Semi-aqueous cleaning

Hydrocarbon solvent and water emulsion
- Removes heavy grease wax and hard-to-remove soils
- Agitation needed to mix and maintain the mixture
- Emulsion must be rinsed off

Acid cleaning

Hydrochloric acid
- Removes scale, rust, and oxides
- Will strip chrome, zinc, cadmium and other platings or coatings
- Recommended only for carbon and low alloy steels
- Must be removed/rinsed
- May require neutralization
Chromic acid or nitric acid
- Used for deoxidizing, brightening, and removing alkaline residues (black smut)
- Removes/cuts oils
- Recommended for aluminum, copper, and their alloys
- Must be removed/rinsed
- May require neutralization
Phosphoric acid
- Removes oxides, light rust, and fluxes
- Must be removed/rinsed
- May require neutralization

Solvent washing

Alcohol or other solvents
Used to re-clean areas as warranted by inspection
With or without water dilution or emulsion
No residue/does not need to be rinsed

Vapor degreasing

Effective on inaccessible areas
Uses a vaporized solvent while the part to be cleaned is kept at a lower temperature

Inspection Techniques

After cleaning and before being assembled and packaged, valve components go through an inspection to ensure they meet minimum cleanliness requirements. Inspection can be done in any of the following ways:

Visual inspection

White light is used to detect contamination by visible particles, while ultraviolet light (black light) is used to detect particles that fluoresce.

Wipe test inspection

A wipe test is where a clean white paper or lint-free cloth is used to lightly rub the surface of areas that cannot be seen. The cloth is then inspected with both white and UV light.

Water break test inspection

The surface is sprayed with clean water. If the surface is free of oily residue, it will form a thin layer that remains unbroken for at least five seconds. The water will bead up into droplets if there is any oil remaining on the surface.

Solvent filter inspection

For solvent filtering, the inaccessible area is rinsed with a solvent which is then filtered to capture any remaining contaminants. The filter is inspected with white and UV light.

Quantitative inspection

Quantitative inspection involves evaporation of the cleaning solvent to determine the weight of the remaining particles, which will be the contaminants.

It’s up to the user or customer to determine what level of residue is acceptable.

Cleanroom

At CPV Manufacturing, our quality control standards are high. That’s why we have our own oxygen cleanroom.

Employees are specially trained to operate the cleaning and inspection equipment in the cleanroom. Our cleanroom is Class 10,000, meaning the particulates must be less than 110,000-micrometer particles per cubic foot.

Having our own in-house cleanroom facility allows us to ensure that industry standards, as well as our quality standards, are met or exceeded.

Packaging

Once the parts have been cleaned, and it’s been verified that all contaminants have been removed, they can be assembled. The finished valves are then packaged in a way to keep them clean until they’re ready to be put into use.

In the end, it doesn’t matter how it’s done, as long as the required level of cleanliness is achieved and our customers are satisfied.

Oxygen cleaning is just one more way we ensure that our high-quality products meet or exceed all relevant standards. Contact CPV Manufacturing for more information about what we can do for you.

EIGA Recommendations for Oxygen Hazard Analysis in Your Plant Operations

In plant operations, electronic gases present dangers with their use. The European Industrial Gases Association (EIGA) has created a safety publication to assist both the packager and the user of these gases. CPV Manufacturing adheres to these safety precautions and expects all customers to do the same while utilizing gases in their plant operations.

Understanding best practices will enhance safety in the workplace during the preparation of these gases and mixtures, transportation from production site, and storage and use. While this document is meant to give an overview, provide awareness, and give instruction, it doesn’t take the place of work instructions or operating procedures.

The Asia Industrial Gases Association (AIGA), the Compressed Gas Association (CGA), the Japan Industrial and Medical Gases Association (JIMGA), and the EIGA jointly prepared this document.

Key Takeaways

This document contains information related to the following:

National standards: Guidelines and regulations set by authorities of the country with respect to their design, construction, testing, and use.
Physical hazards: Two primary physical hazards are gas pressure and extreme cold.
Gas pressure:A higher state of energy than unconfined gases.
Chemical hazards: Including flammability, oxidizing potential, corrosivity, and reactivity.
Flammability: Requires two additional conditions to burn: an ignition source and an oxidizer.
Main health hazards: Including acute toxicity, mutagenicity, carcinogenicity and reproductive toxicity, specific target organ/systemic toxicity, and asphyxiation.
Environmental hazards: When contained properly, gases don’t pose significant human threat. But when certain gases are released into the environment, they can contaminate air or water with damaging results.
Gas packaging: Information including construction, containing, valve construction, and filling ratio.
Container construction and certification:Materials are predominantly carbon steel and aluminum alloy. Containers will be certified and tested regularly.
Container weight: Containers must adhere to a certain weight to avoid a handling hazard.
Valve construction: Specially designed for use on a pressurized container.

CPV Prioritizes Safety

CPV Manufacturing serves the shipbuilding, petrochemical, and industrial gas industries. Valves and fittings must be high quality and perform efficiently and accurately because a faulty product could result in disastrous damage. Customers in these industries rely on CPV for their non-failing valves and fittings to reduce risks and keep their plants operatively safely.

Because CPV always puts safety first, customers can be confident when using their products.

The US Navy counts on CPV to equip their vessels with valves and fittings that meet government standards. CPV Manufacturing’s Quality Management System is certified in the areas of design, material, fabrication, and testing and has been approved to meet the requirement of MIL-I-45208, SUBSAFE Level 1, EB 2678.

CPV designs and manufactures products that exceed industry and customer specifications, making them the obvious choice when it comes to selecting valves and fittings. CPV’s valves were designed in the 1950s and have since proved to be the most interchangeable and durable products in the industry today. Click here to learn more about CPV products.

Preventing Oxygen Valves Fires: Kindling Chains and Common Ignition Mechanisms

When working in the compressed gas field, it’s important to be aware of the dangers that could arise from ignitions. Even more important is understanding what to do to prevent these ignitions for the safety of the facility and the facility workers.

The European Industrial Gases Association (EIGA) discusses oxygen pipeline and piping systems used in the industry and how to ensure their safe design and operation. Being well-versed in the safe design, manufacture, installation, operation, and maintenance of valves used in liquid oxygen and cold gaseous oxygen systems is crucial to prevent damaging incidents.

To make sure that liquid oxygen valve specifiers, suppliers, and manufacturers and those who clean, assemble, install, operate, and maintain these valves understand how to reduce the risk of ignition, the EIGA released a publication that covers isolation valves, check valves, pressure relief valves, and drain and vent valves in air separation units and their backup and storage piping systems. Learn more about the details of the publication below.

Common Ignition Mechanisms

Typically, the most common ignition mechanisms occur because of improper system or component cleaning, improper operation, or improper maintenance. Your system’s oxygen concentration, pressure, gas velocity, and temperature are also factors. These factors can influence ignition mechanisms, which can result in combustion.

About Kindling Chains

When there’s a kindling chain, either a contamination in the system or a non-metallic component ignites. The combustion continues to ignite materials, thus producing a chain.

To minimize the risk of a kindling chain, the system must be cleaned and meet oxygen requirements. Other methods include eliminating ignition mechanisms where possible; increasing the burn resistance of valve components; reducing dirt, debris, particles, hydrocarbons, and cleaning agent residues in a valve; eliminating metallic particles that form during assembly; and avoiding environmental contamination.

Reduce Probability of Ignition

The changes that this publication recommends to reduce the probability of an ignition or mitigate the risk of a kindling chain include several steps.

Eliminate or minimize the mass of non-metal components.
Use non-metals with a higher auto ignitions temperature, higher mechanical resistance, and lower heat of combustion.
Use burn-resistant alloys suitable for the operating conditions.
Design so metal components are at a thickness that’s burn-resistant suitable for the operating conditions.
Design to protect non-metals by avoiding contact with direct flow and encapsulation in metal as much as possible.
Change operating parameters for transient/worst-case scenarios.
Mitigate consequences through isolation/barriers.

Because safety is the top priority at CPV Manufacturing, we make sure that the parts we supply that are used in oxygen service are cleaned. One way we ensure safety is with our 10,000 class oxygen clean room. With our own clean room, we can guarantee that the products being used in oxygen service are safe and reliable and there won’t be any trace of hydrocarbons.

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Class 10,000 Clean Room Benefits

Safety is the top priority at CPV Manufacturing, so making sure that our valves and fittings are clean is crucial. These were our thoughts when we made an investment and installed our Class 10,000 Clean Room in our facility.

We provide commercial oxygen cleaning for the compressed gas market, and our valves are used in high-pressure oxygen systems. Our class 10,000 clean room is above and beyond the industry standard. Find out more about the benefits of this manufacturing clean room and why it stands out among the masses.

Benefits of an In-House Class 10,000 Clean Room

Class 10,000 Clean Room Manufacturing cleanroom services and precision cleaning of valves and fittings is crucial for meeting industry standards. While oxygen itself isn’t flammable, it assists in combustion and can react with most materials. Materials must be oxygen compatible and free of contaminants such as hydrocarbon oils and greases. These contaminants can easily ignite or cause ignitions.

Many customers ordering valves and fittings have very high expectations when it comes to the cleanliness of products and understandably so. Not only does this allow the products to work properly, it also provides safety for the plant.

There are many capabilities and advantages of having a 10,000 class oxygen within the facility. Many companies outsource their products to a clean room. While this is usually effective, it’s difficult to determine how clean the products get. With our own clean room, we can guarantee that our products are safe and reliable and that there won’t be any trace of hydrocarbons. And in return, we can ensure the cleanliness of our products.

Importance of Cleanliness in Fittings & Valves

Many corporations turn to an oxygen cleaning service to clean their parts. It’s important to have parts that are clean and free of oil because if the fitting or valve is contaminated with a hydrocarbon, it will ignite. These unclean products can cause a fire or explosion, potentially resulting in damage and injuries.

Parts are taken into the oxygen room to be cleaned in a contaminant-free environment. Employees wear special gear to make sure that they’re contaminant-free as well. The parts are then assembled and packaged so they aren’t exposed to contaminants. CPV employees using the room are trained to make sure that they’re operating everything correctly.

After products are cleaned, they’re viewed under the black light before being put together. They’re inspected and before being ready to send.

CPV Company Values Applied To Our Class 10,000 Clean Room

CPV Manufacturing prides themselves on the following company values: extraordinary teamwork, accountability, listening and acting, a vision with a purpose, and respect for individuals. These ideals allow them to work together to achieve the common goal: creating high-quality valves and fittings each and every day that customers can count on.

CPV’s designs and products exceed industry and customer specification and meet all standards of performance, reliability and quality. CPV Manufacturing’s Quality Management System is certified in Design, Material, Fabrication, and Testing and meets the requirement of MIL-I-45208, SUBSAFE Level 1, EB 2678.

Why Your Filling Plants Should Meet Government-Level Standards

The quality and safety of your cylinder filling plant is of utmost important. The design must be created with a strong manufacturing engineer, with components that regulate oxygen throughout the entire process. One of the most essential elements of the filling plant is the valves and fittings that are opened and closed when mixing gases.

filling plant CPV Manufacturing is recognized as the leader and innovator globally in the industrial gas industry for more than a century. The high-quality valves and fittings are used within the oil and gas industry, where it’s crucial that the products perform effectively and safely. If these products aren’t effective, it can be detrimental to the plant and result in excessive damage. The innovative and unique designs of the valves and fittings allow gas-filling stations and plants to operative efficiently and accurately.

These designs and products exceed the requirement of industry and customer specifications and adhere to government standards SUBSAFE Level 1. This means that the valves and fittings won’t fail under any circumstances. Each product operates on this standard, as there’s no way to separate this quality system from the products.

Beginning in the 1950s, CPV has partnered with the US Navy to equip vessels with valves and fittings that meet the Navy’s requirements. The need for accurate products even led to the development of CPV’s O-SEAL fittings. The Navy, as well as other industrial customers, have benefited greatly from leak-proof and reliable connections that this innovation provides.

US Navy ships can’t afford to fail, and that’s why they rely on these O-SEAL valves and fittings to help assure safe operation. These revolutionary designs include a better globe for pressures to 6,000 psi. The system allows slip-in/slip-out speed and efficiency. The O-SEAL system can also hold up to heavy vibrations or pressure surges more effectively than gasket or metal-to-metal seals.

CPV products are also used in Navy ships’ Freon-based refrigerator and air conditioning systems as well as elevator systems that lift the aircraft to the flight deck and in arresting gear that catches the aircraft on its return. CPV products are found in air and hydraulic systems throughout the Navy and many other critical applications.

When you understand the quality of these products, you’ll get a better idea of why you should consider products that meet government-level standards for your commercial filling plant. Products that meet government-level standards are designed for the toughest conditions and made to do the most difficult jobs. The US Navy is confident in CPV products, which provide the Navy with peace of mind that their vessels are properly equipped with the highest quality of valves and fittings.

CPV is known worldwide for state-of-the-art design, quality, safety, and reliability. Make sure that your filling plant is equipped with high-quality valves and fittings that meet government-level standard in order to run the most efficient and accurate plant.

To learn more about CPV Manufacturing and their products, contact us today!