Velocity control trims
VeCTor™ Velocity Control Trims
Our VeCTor™ Velocity Control Trims are designed to counter and control the potential for damage created by high velocities. It is a severe service labyrinth trim which extends the capabilities of trim design into the severe service sector. The VeCTor™ trim gives you the option to source a high-performance trim for any high temperature or high pressure-drop service. Whether the biggest issues are cavitating, flashing or noise, the VeCTor™ trim can overcome the problems caused by such conditions.
The design has evolved and improved over many years, building on our experiences in meeting the needs of severe service environments where durability, reliability, repeatability and accurate process control are required.
How does it work?
VeCTor™ labyrinth trim
The VeCTor™ labyrinth trim limits harmful flow velocities by separating the flow into smaller individual channels. This stages the full pressure drop across multiple turns in the fluid path. This gives lower pressure drops within the trim, resulting in much lower velocities that are well within the erosion threshold for most trim materials.
Symptoms of poor velocity control can include:
- Unplanned shutdown.
- Lost production.
- High maintenance costs.
- Reduced efficiency.
- Manual control required.
- Noise.
- Trim and body wear.
- Pipe and valve vibration.
- Leakage.
- Pipe erosion.
Symptoms of cavitation:
- High levels of vibration.
- Sporadic, pinging noise, that sounds like rocks passing through the valve.
- Valve components showing ‘pitting’ damage.
Contact us to discuss how the VeCTor™ trim can help you maximise the efficiency and performance of your valves and equipment in severe service conditions.
Accreditations
Our many accreditations and processes give you peace of mind when buying from Kent Introl. These include OHSAS 18001, ISO9001, ISO/TS29001, ISO14001, PED Certificate API 6A, API 17D Monogram and more. Visit our Accreditations page to find out more.
engineering excellence
We continually invest in all areas of the design, testing and manufacturing process to bring you the right products at the right time, at a competitive price. This gives us ever-greater control over the timing and quality of all aspects of the manufacturing process. Visit our Research and Development page to find out more.
Specialist services
We can assist you right through the lifecycle of your valves and other equipment. Whether you need hands-on servicing and support, or technical training to help your own team, we have the expertise to help you maximise the performance of your valves. Visit our Services page to find out more.
