Needle / Shutoff Valves (NV/SOV)

Highly reputed for ultra high pressure applications. Needle Valves P series  15P4071, 10P12071 for 1034 bar are bestseller. But after the acquisition of Parker Hannifin, this category of needle valve looks sidelined and not much in focus. Very costly and higher lead times.

Wide range of instrumentation products, premium brand with higher pricing. Not efficient for lower MOQ and customization. Longer lead times due to current geopolitical tensions between countries with Asia. Most famous models are 15-11AF2, 15-11AF4 and  15-11AF6  

Acuired by Haskel few years back. Very well known for test bench needle valves. They are market leaders in terms of durabilty and less maintenance. FLUTEC can guarrantee similar robustness for higher pressure at lower prices and faster dleivery timings. Testbench valves are SFPV41V and DHP4F

Offers complete portfolio for piping solutions. Lower flexibilty for end users as the compatibilty of valves of is only with swagelok fittings, inter changeability big issue reported by customers during maintenance. Need special tools for assembling.  

Bestsellers are  

IPT series  NVT4N1VG15, NVT8N1VB15

Very renowned brand in East Asian countries. Premium brand with higher costing. The spare parts are difficult to obtain and usually have a very high lead time. Customers have reported weak post sales support. The Flobe type Needle Valve automatic and manual are creating news in the industry.

Known for being market leaders in Oil/Gas market from the early 2000s. Currently finding difficult to compete in the market due to pricing structure and tapping new industry oppurtunities like Hydrogen. The Heavy duty HD type Needle valve for 6000/10000 psi F25SHD, was widely known.