Fiji’s Sugar Industry: Role of Industrial Valves

John Valves has been supplying high-quality to Fiji for decades. We’ve built long-term relationships with industries and water authorities throughout the Pacific region

Valve Automation in Industry 4.0, Integrating Smart Technologies

The technologies for automation of the gate valves today are able to deliver intelligence, control and efficiency at never-before levels.

Celebrating 75 Years of the Snowy Hydro Project

Among the many Australian companies that have contributed to the success of Snowy Hydro, John Valves, a Ballarat-based valve manufacturer, has played a crucial role in supplying reliable valves.

Differences Between Rising Stem & Non-Rising Stem Gate Valves

Gate valves can be divided into two main categories, namely rising stem gate valves and non-rising stem gate valves according to the structure.

Large Gate Valves, Unsung Heroes of the Mine, Keep Operations Flowing

These large gate valves are towering figures with diameters exceeding 900mm, responsible for the crucial task of controlling the flow of liquids and slurries.

Lydiard Street to BWEZ a 125 Year Journey.

John Valves began its operations on Lydiard Street, right in the heart of Ballarat. This central location was crucial during the company’s early years

New Australian Hydrogen Horizons: Opportunities for the Valve Industry

Valves are vital to every stage of the hydrogen value chain. New emerging industry.

What Are Plug Valves? Benefits, Types and Applications

Plug valves silently play a vital role, offering exceptional control and reliable shut-off capabilities. Read on as we delve into the allure of plug valves.

What are Cone Check Valves?

Cone-check valves featuring rubber-coated sealing elements are particularly suitable for entrained solids applications.

Pinch Valves: Simple Yet Versatile Flow Control Solutions

Pinch valves are an ingenious and often underappreciated type of valve that offer unique advantages in a wide array of industries. They might not be as well-known as conventional valves, but their

Duckbill Valves – Simple and Effective

Named for its distinctive shape that resembles a duck’s bill, this unassuming piece of equipment is making waves across a range of industries.

Y-Type Valves

Y-type valves are, not surprisingly, characterised by the Y-shaped design, which integrates the valve body and the branch into a single assembly. This configuration offers many benefits, including reduced pressure drop across the valve…

Marine Valve Technologies: Critical Components in Modern Maritime Operations

Valve systems operating in maritime settings face distinct obstacles due to their ongoing exposure to seawater combined with extreme temperature shifts and persistent vibration.

Introducing “The Circle Back Initiative”

John Valves is proud to be part of a consortium comprising national and international companies.

Types of Parallel Slide Valves & Essential Maintenance Guidelines

Parallel slide valves are used on high pressure and temperature applications. Heavily deployed in the steam, petroleum & natural gas industries.

The Ultimate Guide to Ball Valve Maintenance

Ball valves quietly fulfil a vital role in the world of industrial piping systems, where efficiency and precision are paramount.

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