The initial cost of a valve is typically less than 3% of its total life cycle cost. So, what makes valve costs spiral out of control over time? The main drivers are energy consumption, maintenance/refurbishing, and downtime.

Those are also reasons why StraightFlo™ compressor valves are game-changers for cost management. Their straight-through flow path is energy-efficient. Simple, on-site module replacement (no-machining) keeps repair costs low—with the additional benefit of not having to buy and maintain massive inventories of spare valves and repair kits. And their robust, debris-tolerant design maximizes uptime and production over the long run.