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Flowserve: Valtek Certified Precision Control
Flowserve: Valtek, Certified Precision Control Built on Proven Engineering Flow Control Solutions’ partnership is more than a
Precision Under Pressure, Flow Control in Modern Water Treatment
Modern water treatment is operating under increasing strain. Tightening environmental regulation, ageing infrastructure and highly variable demand are pushing systems...
Precision-Machined Durco Plug Valve for Specialist Applications
Manufactured from solid bar stock for maximum integrity and performance. This bespoke Durco plug valve has been engineered for demanding specialist...
GEMÜ: Engineered for Modern Water Applications
GEMÜ supplied by Flow Control Solutions - Engineered Flow Control for Modern Water Applications For water treatment and distribution systems, performance,...
Welcome to Tanya and Daisy
Strengthening Our Customer Service Team At Flow Control Solutions, customer service is a core part of how we operate, ensuring enquiries...
Supporting More Resilient Water Systems
Improving water treatment outcomes depends not only on large-scale investment, but on the reliability of the systems within it. Flow...
Happy Retirement Rob
After 22 Years of Flow Control Solutions and a much longer friendship; we have come to that bittersweet moment when...
Special Ball Valves for Nuclear and Hazardous Applications
In the most demanding industrial environments, from nuclear facilities to chemical plants, there’s no room for compromise. Safety, precision and...
Ensuring Compliance
In the UK, industry standards and certifications for flow control systems aren't just about ticking boxes; they're about safeguarding your...
Supplying the Nuclear Industry
From New Build Nuclear Plants to Ongoing Maintenance, we’re proud to be a trusted partner for the nuclear power sector; delivering...
Your Flow, Our Expertise
Expertly Built, Tested, and Delivered At Flow Control Solutions, we deliver reliable valve, process, and flow control solutions from the best manufacturers...
Expanding Our Capacity
For over two decades Flow Control Solutions, have continuously improved our service to keep up with growing demand for our...
Environmental Impact of Flow Control in Water Management
The Importance of Efficient Flow Control Systems in Water Management You already know what efficient flow control systems mean for both...
How to Choose the Right Valve for Your Application
Being on the same page ensures the right valve for your application Selecting the right flow control valve is critical to...
ISO 9000 Accredited
Overall, ensuring safety in the valve industry requires a combination of proper design, material selection, manufacturing processes, installation practice, and...
Solutions for the Renewable Energy Sector
Addressing the Needs of Wind, Solar, and Hydropower with Flow Control Technology As the world shifts toward renewable energy, Flow Control...
How to Extend the Life of Your Equipment
Preventative Maintenance Strategies to Extend Equipment Life and Avoid Downtime We know how crucial it is to keep your flow control...
Supporting Joe Wood in the 2025 Junior Saloon Car Championship
Flow Control Solutions Supports Joe Wood in the 2025 Junior Saloon Car Championship We are proud to support rising motorsport talent...
Energy Efficiency Through Advanced Flow Control Solutions
How can you reduce energy consumption and improve sustainability with modern flow control technology? At Flow Control Solutions, we understand the...
The Role of Automation in Flow Control Systems
How is automation revolutionising flow control systems? Automation is transforming, driving efficiency and precision through the integration of smart valves, IoT...
The Future of Flow Control Technology
Technology is evolving rapidly, since the first introduction of the Industrial Internet of Everything (IIE) over a decade ago, trends...
Understanding Flow Control Solutions
What they are and why you need to know. Flow Control Solutions play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation...
Flowserve: A Nuclear Partnership
When it comes to the rigorous demands of the nuclear industry, Flow Control Solutions are proud to be a trusted...
Celebrating 20 Christmases of Flow Control Solutions
As we look ahead to the festive season, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to our customers, partners, and...
Welcome Jack!
Many of you are already familiar with Jack. Since joining in July, he’s become a key member of the team at...
Red Point Valves: A Key Supplier
The partnership between Red Point Valves and Flow Control Solutions is vital to delivering reliable, high-performance systems. Red...
The Governments vision for expanding Nuclear Power in the UK
As the world grapples with the dual challenges of climate change and energy security, Labour has unveiled the Great British Energy...
Nuclear Specialists
Flow Control Solutions have been a supplier in to the Nuclear Market for many years. We understand the critical role that...
Safety in the Valve Industry
Safety is paramount in the valve industry, given the critical role valves play in controlling the flow of fluids and...
We are ISO9001:2015 certified
We are UKAS ISO Certified Flow Control Solutions have held ISO Certification for 14 Years - currently with the latest...
Are Smart Controllers the Way Forward?
Technology continually progresses and evolves, and engineers are finding digital alternatives for more and more areas of our every day...
Generation V – The Valve Evolution
Flow Control Solutions have worked in conjunction with Flowserve for many years, to provide first rate products and effective valve...
What Role will Valves Play in the Goal for Net Zero?
With the recent commitment from the UK Government to reach Net Zero by 2030 and reduce the impact on climate...
Feeling the Heat? – We’ll Help You to Keep Your Cool This Summer
As the year advances and temperatures climb, we all start to feel the heat and the same can be said...
The Use of Nanotechnology in Water Treatment
Nanotechnology is playing an increasing role in today’s water purification techniques. Although there are a variety of processes available, such...
The Most Important Meal of the Day?
We have all heard breakfast referred to as the most important meal of the day, but why is this the...
The Future of Food Technology
FoodSafe Technology is advancing all the time and since 1982 investigations into the use of Electronic Noses to detect changes...
Could Cryogenics be an Engineering Breakthrough?
What exactly is Cryogenics and how is it relevant to the engineering and process industries? Cryogenics is the production and behaviour...
Maintain Your Pipeline and Reduce Your Downtime
The lifespan of your industrial pipeline can be dependent on a range of factors. For example, the pipe material or...
Take Control with PMV Switch Boxes and Positioners from Flow Control
Flow Control Solutions Ltd are proud to announce that we have been named Platinum Distributors of the Flowserve PMV range...
How to Guide – How to Measure British Standard Pipelines
HOW TO GUIDE Working in an industry that incorporates pipeline systems can mean having to make important decisions about the safety...
Critical Control for Nuclear Power Plants
The latest statistics (March 2022) from the World Nuclear Association, show that approximately 10% of the world’s electricity is provided...
The Main Attraction – Flow Controls High Performance Solenoid Valves
These days Solenoid Valves can be found almost everywhere, from inside washing machines to playing an integral part of Aerospace...
Keeping the Conversation Flowing – Project Planning for Your Applications
At Flow Control our main priority is making sure that you find the right solution that works for you. We...
Supporting Safety Systems at Sellafield
Flow Control Solutions started technical discussions with Sellafield, through their managing contractor on the project, at a very early stage....
Why Flow Control’s Actuators are the Torque of the Town
Every aspect of engineering develops over time and Flow Control’s Valve Actuators are no exception. Originally, actuators were operated by...
On Site Solutions – The University of Manchester
It will come as no great surprise to many of you that the nature of our business leads us to...
The Flow Control Family Keeps Growing
Angela Cox joined Flow Control Solutions in 2009, after graduating from Sheffield University with a degree in Business Studies and...
Keeping you in Control – Pressure Performance for the Aerospace Industry
Here at Flow Control Solutions, we have been privileged to work, alongside Flowserve, with world class Aircraft Manufacturers and global...
Spot the Ball – Spot On Solutions for Your Valve Needs
Flow Control offer a variety of different valves as solutions to your manufacturing and processing applications. One of our popular products...
Tag, You’re It! – Flow Control’s Tagging Machine Service
Nowadays, tagging has taken on a whole new meaning. There are hash tags, social media tags, graffiti tags and that’s...
Flow Control’s Sense of Community
We have a great team here at Flow Control and many of our staff have been working with us for...
Building Relationships – Eli Lilly Pharmaceutical
Flow Control Solution’s association with Eli Lilly (Speke Operation) began 25 years ago. They were looking for an effective diaphragm valve...
Assembly Stacks – Stacks of Solutions
Choosing the right valve for your applications can seem like a complicated decision. It is dependent on a variety of...
The New Test Rig Kit – Farewell Old Faithful
It’s a new year and as ever, here at Flow Control we are still evolving. We installed our new PH...
Friendships at Flow Control
In 1977, after finishing school at the tender age of 16, Rob Meli joined a process valve company called IVCO....
GEMU Angle Seated Globe Valve
The GEMU 550 Series angle seat globe valve, which can also be used at relatively high temperatures, has a plastic...
Flowserve WK70
A Clean valve to write your specifications around: Tube bore, metallurgy, surface finish, shutoff, cleanability and automation
Seetru Multi-Purpose Safety Relief Valve
LGS® Valves The LGS® Multi-Purpose Pressure Relief Valve range represents state-of-the-art design with dual guided spindle as well as Rock-Seal™ technology...
Bespoke Valves
Flow Control Solutions have worked closely with Red Point, designing and developing bespoke valve against our customers specific applications.
Gestra Trap Monitoring
Product Details The Vaposcope VK makes the flow processes in pipelines visible by sight-glass. For monitoring the heat exchange surfaces and...
Gestra UNA Range Steam Traps
Product Details Steam traps with ball float up to PN160/Class 900. Especially suitable for condensate discharge without banking-up, for extreme and...
Gestra MK Range Steam Traps
Product Details Steam traps with membrane regulator up to PN 40/Class 300. The GESTRA thermostatic capsule exhibits very high control precision...
Gestra BK Range Steam Traps
Product Details Steam traps with regulator of DUO stainless steel up to PN 630/Class 2500. BK traps are suited to the...
Saunders Industrial Valves
History of Innovation Saunders® has led the way in the development of the diaphragm valve to meet the ever increasing demands...
GEMU M600 Multi-Port Valves
GEMÜ provides engineered control solutions for a large number of process and engineering plant, such as: Industrial plant and machine construction Automobile...
GEMU Aseptic Diaphragm Valve
Standard Features: Compact design Ultem® 1000 handwheel Stainless steel bonnet with sanitary internals Internal adjustable travel stop (U.S. Pat. 5 377 956) Adjustable minimum flow...
GEMU Sanitary Diaphragm Valve
Standard Features: Compact design Ultem® 1000 handwheel Stainless steel bonnet with sanitary internals Internal adjustable travel stop (U.S. Pat. 5 377 956) Adjustable minimum flow...
Spirax Sarco Double Block and Bleed Isolation Valves
Spirax SafeBloc™ – a patented design that features: Double isolation in the space of one valve. Quick and easy installation. Low pressure drop. Zero...
Spirax Sarco Traps and Checks
The benefits in detail Protection of any item of equipment that can be affected by reverse flow, such as flowmeters...
Gestra Check Valves
The benefits in detail Low wear through assured contact on two ribs Cost savings through the long extension of service...
Pneumatrol NAMUR Mounted, Type C15, ‘P’ Series Solenoid Valve
Body material available in: Aluminium (standard) Stainless Steel Brass Seal kit available – VSKC15P
Valtek Mark One Control Valves
Advantages: Design provides lower total lifetime cost Versatile Trim that does not stick or gall Easy, fast and inexpensive Leak-proof...
Schubert & Salzer The Sliding Gate Valve Principle
Sliding gate valves are used to control gases, vapours and liquids. • Chemical and pharmaceutical industries • Steel and aluminium plants • Food...
The Peter Smith Valve Company Cast Steel Parallel Slide Valve
OPTIONAL EXTRAS: Positive open shut indication Locking device Drain plug and or bypass Actuator operation Gearbox and remote operation
K Controls ATEX, IECEx, cCSAus and INMETRO certified products
Switchboxes with corrosion resistant enclosures ATEX, IECEx, cCSAus and INMETRO certified products for use with hazardous gasses and combustible dusts Switchboxes with...
Flowserve EP5 Digital Positioner
Modular, sturdy, simple, reliable design Modular design Vibration resistant Suits linear and quarter turn applications General purpose - intrinsically safe & explosion proof Tapped exhaust...
Flowserve P5 Electro Pneumatic Positioner
Built in Gauge ports Simple cam locking Stainless Steel Cam Gold plated Spool Valve Simple calibration Bright Visible Indicator Tapped Exhaust Port High gain pilot valve
Flowserve 44/459 3-Piece Reduced Ball Valves
Gland nut does not need to be removed for actuator mounting thereby maintaining valve integrity Anti-static stem design ensures electrical continuity...
Flowserve AW44 3-Piece Steam Isolation Valve
Mounting platform on valve body for improved stem cycle life PTFE coated metal body seal for optimum performance during thermal cycling Carbon-filled...
Flowserve F44 Series 3-Piece Ball Valve
Graphite gland and body seals for optimum valve integrity before and after a fire Mounting platform on valve body for improved...
