BEL Valves, based in Newcastle is a specialist engineering company focused on designing and manufacturing high-performance valves and actuators for challenging, high-pressure environments, primarily in the oil and gas sector. with expertise in producing valves that operate reliably under extreme pressures and temperatures.
With valves that operate at pressures as high as 20,000 psi (1370Bar) the accuracy of the machining is vitally important to ensure that they operate effectively in extreme positions.
To improve their measurement capability BEL have purchased a Starrett HB400 profile projector fitted with a MX200 DRO, this has provided the ability to measure the profile of the sealing grooves and other features on the valves.
Geoff Garner, QC Supervisor at BEL valves stated: “Optimax provided and installed a Starrett HB400 profile projector fitted with MX200 DRO. It was installed and calibrated, in our factory, by one of their engineers in a day. The engineer was well trained, and the installation went very smoothly, and he also provided comprehensive training. We need this type of support and would recommend Optimax as an effective organisation”.
Starrett products are available in the UK from Optimax www.optimaxonlone.com
