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EXPECT LONG-TERM RELATIONSHIPS AND LASTING INNOVATIONS

The Donkin Asset Protection System for Valves, a unique

Polyurethane coating explicitly developed for the Gas Industry.

uilding long-term relationships and providing The result of this approach was the development Full product traceability
Binnovative solutions for our customers, business and launch of the Series 555/370 Polyethylene The final element of the Donkin Asset Protection
partners and supply chain are key elements of (PE) Ended Gas Valve with a polyurethane System is traceability. Both AVK and their gas
AVK’s Expect Values. One such example of coating developed specifically for the Gas Industry. customers understand the importance of being able
AVK UK successfully delivering its values is the This unique high performance coating has been to track valve assets for operational requirements.
Donkin Asset Protection System for Valves. intentionally developed by AVK to withstand the Every valve is now fitted with a QR code label
In conjunction with AVK UK Limited subsidiary rigors and challenges of underground installation. through which the AVK Valve Installation
Bryan Donkin Valves Ltd, the industry leading gas Tracker (AVIT) app can provide an accurate GPS
valve manufacturer since 1847, the company has Industry leading standards location, log all the relevant installation details and
collaboratively worked with leading stakeholders Whilst other coatings are now available on the provide a genuine picture of the installation for
in the UK and Overseas Gas industries to provide market it is believed that the AVK UK coating is the quality audit purposes. This same QR code also
innovative and resilient solutions to resolve a only one meeting the specification requirements of provides full product traceability throughout the
number of issues around valve asset life, corrosion BS EN 10290 and industry standard T/SP/CW/6-2. manufacturing process at Bryan Donkin Valves Ltd.
protection, asset integrity and traceability. This compliments the AVK UK strategy that safety
critical products must meet and benefit from the 20 Year Warranty
Mike Skeemer, Market Sector Manager Gas for AVK highest manufacturing standards. In the 12 months Confident of the customer benefits, to the gas
UK Limited explained the need for this collaborative since its introduction the PUR coating has become industry and of the systems resilience, AVK UK offer
approach to the project. “There were a number the preferred choice for buried valves, in the UK gas a 20-year Warranty on all Series 555/370 valves
of key drivers for this project, some customer led distribution sector. supplied with the new AVK UK PUR Coating and
in response to their own key strategies; such as registered onto the AVIT system at installation.
Health and Safety and the optimisation of “whole AVK UK became the first manufacturer in the gas
life cost”, others were internally driven through distribution sector to achieve the international For further details on the Donkin Asset Protection
our own innovation teams based on Donkin’s standard ISO/TS 29001:2011 for its entire System for Valves and other innovative AVK UK
unprecedented experience in the gas sector. It design-to-delivery, gas valve manufacturing Limited products please contact:
became apparent during early research that an process – This is the highest safety based standard Mike Skeemer
innovative and resilient solution was required.” a manufacturer can achieve in this sector and Market Sector Manager Gas
involves an intensive auditing process. E: misk@avuk.co.uk
Trusted solution provider M: +44 (0) 7770 533511
As a long-term and experienced partner to the Full Protection
Gas Utility Industry, the AVK and Donkin team AVK recognise that many valves also need to be Or visit our website:
were tasked with providing the solution, it was supplied with flanged connections and so the same www.avkuk.co.uk
PUR coating is applied to our 555/300 range of
recognised through extensive collaborative PUR coating is applied to our 555/300 range of
gate valves. These valves are fully protected on
discussion that the scope of the project should be gate valves. These valves are fully protected on
the valve body and bonnet but will still require
as follows: the valve body and bonnet but will still require
the connecting flanges to be protected as part of
the connecting flanges to be protected as part of
the installation. In addition to the new coating, a
• To simplify the installation of valves, reducing the installation. In addition to the new coating, a
corrosion resistant, stainless steel Gr 303 spindle is
the time to install and the risk of gas escape corrosion resistant, stainless steel Gr 303 spindle is
supplied as standard throughout the size range.
through flanged joints. supplied as standard throughout the size range.
• To provide an industry accepted robust
external protection solution that would Optimum corrosion protection
The Donkin Asset Protection System coating
negate the need for secondary site applied The Donkin Asset Protection System coating
was originally developed jointly by AVK in the
protection. was originally developed jointly by AVK in the
Netherlands and a German polymer manufacturer
• To provide a factory applied corrosion coating Netherlands and a German polymer manufacturer
in 1995 to withstand the challenges of buried
for buried valves that has proven performance in 1995 to withstand the challenges of buried
service for gate valves and now through 20+ years
characteristics to recognised industry service for gate valves and now through 20+ years
of use is proving to be the optimum solution to
standards. of use is proving to be the optimum solution to
corrosion protection of the 555 gate valve range in
corrosion protection of the 555 gate valve range in
the UK.
• No need to corrosion protection wrap PE tailed valves
• Much quicker installations times
• Extremely robust coating, minimum 1500 microns
• Valves individually holiday tested
• Valve asset tracking - AVK Valve Installation Tracker
• Coating compliant with recognised standards EN 10290 and T/SP/CW/6-2
• Valves approved to GIS V7 part 1 and PL3

Mike Skeemer: Market Sector Manager - Gas T: +44 (0) 1246 479100
E: misk@avuk.co.uk E: gasenquiries@avkuk.co.uk
M: +44 (0) 7770 533511 www.avkuk.co.uk

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