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News Release from: Integrated Dispensing Systems | Subject: 2200-727 Snuf-Bak Dispense Valve
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 05 March 2001
Abrasion-resistant dispense valve just
the ticket
A filter manufacturer based in South Wales accepted that the short service life on its dispensing valves until it found the 2200-727 Abrasion Resistant Snuf-Bak Dispense Valve
A leading multi-national Filter Manufacturer based in South Wales, manufactures an extensive range of filter assemblies for the automotive industry Supplier Integrated Dispensing Systems takes up the story..
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 8 Mar 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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The operators on the line, being paid piece work were obviously put out, as the line would be shut down while the offending valve was replaced, to be repaired later.
Until Integrated Dispensing Systems came along, the maintenance engineers accepted that the short service life on the valves installed was the norm and just put up with the routine.
We told them that we had a solution for them - our 2200-727 Abrasion Resistant Snuf-Bak Dispense Valve.
They were sceptical at first to say the least, but were prepared to listen when we offered them a free trial valve to go on their line.
Installation was effortless and so we left them to get on with it.
Weeks went by, and then it was 3 months when they called us.
The valve was still working fine and they wanted to buy it off us, plus a load more on top.
They were so pleased with the performance that they decided to replace all their old valves (incidentally manufactured by who we consider to be our most competent competitor), with the 2200-727 valve.
At 13 months, the first valve supplied, started to show minimal signs of leakage and it was decided that it was well due for an overhaul, a simple 5 minute operation with our standard service kit.
Needless to say, they are still using our valves to date and are very happy with them.
Our valves do cost more than any of the competition, but there is a reason for this - they are designed to withstand tough production environments and are built to last.
No wonder Sealant Equipment and Engineering are unique in offering a 2 year limited warranty on all their products - they are confident no-body is going to need to use it.
Their confidence has kept them in business for over 30 years now.
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