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What Are Needle Valves Used For?

Needle Valves, sometimes referred to as plunger valves, are regulating valves that enable engineers to finely control and regulate water flow and pressure. Austfluid Link supplies these valves to the heavy machinery based industries including the defence force the mining and automotive industries across Australia and the Asia Pacific region.

Some examples of where needle valves are used include:

  • Water or chemical flow metering at power plants
  • Water or chemical flow metering at chemical plants
  • Water or chemical flow metering at refineries
  • Water or chemical flow metering during mining
  • Water or chemical flow metering during oil or gas exploration

Needle valves are commonly used to control flow and protect delicate gauges from damage caused by sudden pressure surges of liquids and gases. They’re ideal for systems that are using lighter and less viscous materials with low flow rates. The benefits of high-quality and extremely durable needle valves include the maximisation of safety and reliability, of vital importance in all heavy-machinery, high-risk projects within the industries of mining, automotive manufacturing and Australian defence.

Leak-Proof Flow and Control

Here at Austfluid Link, we are the leading supplier of all stainless steel products for a reason. We supply your industry with leak-proof flow and control through ourS-LOK Needle Valves and 3-Way Test Cock Valves including high-pressure needle valves, union bonnet needle valves and our highly durable 3-way test cock valves, used for the mining and automotive industries across the country.

Every stainless steel valve fitting that we manufacture is factory tested for bubble-tight leakage at both seat and stem packing, with nitrogen at 1000psi, so you can ensure the safety and long lasting effect of our stainless steel products within your project.

Contact the Stainless Steel Experts at Austfluid Link

Austfluid Link is Australia’s leading supplier of stainless steel manufacturing parts including needle valves and all essential stainless steel accessories and fittings for all hydraulic or heavy machinery needs. With over 30 years of combined industry experience, we can reliably meet all your stainless steel requirements. Our standard of products and services is recognised as the best available across various market segments including the mining industry, the Australian defence force and the automotive industries. A well-stocked warehouse and flexible supply line ensures prompt delivery Australia wide, and our state of the art manufacturing facility is available for specials on request, completing the overall package to the consumer.

Get in touch with Austfluid Link for all your stainless steel needs. Email or call the team today!

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In-Demand Stainless Steel Products for the Asia-Pacific Region

The value of stainless steel products that are high quality, durable and long lasting, is essential in many heavy machinery industries, including: the automotive industry, the Australian defence industry and the mining industries. Stainless steel is a highly durable, extremely versatile and long-lasting material, manufactured to withstand tough industrial conditions. Some of the in-demand products for these Australian industries include: P.T.F.E. hoses, hydraulic tubes, low-pressure valves, and screwed fittings and the reliable team at Austfluid Link is the leading manufacturer of the best stainless steel products, consistently leading the industry in quality and affordability.

P.T.F.E. Hoses

The new and improved P.T.F.E Hose is often ordered by mining companies, as it has excellent temperature characteristics, both in high and low temperatures.

With excellent chemical resistance, non-contamination properties, low co-efficient of friction and deterioration resistance, it therefore is the hose that is often used in applications where all or one of the above properties is the main criteria, such as the mining industry or the defence industry.

Hydraulic Tubes

Hydraulic Tubes are used in any application where fluid transfer is required, and Austfluid Link is known for our high-quality, durable and long lasting stainless steel products within the Australian defence, automotive and mining industries.

Low Pressure Valves

Our stainless steel low-pressure valves are manufactured using quality, high performance products including:

  • 2 Piece Full Bore Ball Valve – Screwed End Ball Valve – 2007
  • 2 Piece Full Bore Ball Valve – Screwed End Ball Valve – 2009
  • 3 Piece Full Bore Ball Valve – Screwed End Ball Valve – 2013M
  • 3 Way Reduced Bore Ball Valve – Screwed End Ball Valve – 2058

As an Australian owned company, Austfluid Link is the Australian Defence Force’s leading manufacturer of Low-Pressure Valves and we are proud to continue to be so, making a difference in the safety and the quality of essential tools that are used throughout our country.

Screwed Fittings

Stainless Steel Fittings are used to connect steel pipes within the mining industry, the defence industry and the automotive industries within Australia. Austfluid Link is the leading supplier of these fittings as we have over 30 years of experience in the industry and therefore we can reliably meet all of your stainless steel needs and manufacturing necessities, within the minimum wait time!

The stainless steel fittings that are available at Austfluid Link include:

  • Hex Nipple
  • Socket
  • Reducing Nipple
  • Reducing Bush
  • Reducing Socket
  • Lock Nut
  • Hex Cap
  • 90 Degree Elbow Female / Female
  • Hex Plug
  • 90 Degree Elbow Male / Female
  • 45 Degree Elbow Female / Female
  • Lump End
  • Barrel Union
  • Skin Fitting
  • Equal Tee
  • Barrel Nipple
  • Tow Nipple
  • Bronze Reducing Lump End
  • Stainless Steel Reducing Lump End
  • Stainless steel Female Hose Tail

Get in touch with Austfluid Link for all your stainless steel needs. Email or call the team today!