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Balem valves

PVL is the UK distributor for Balem of South Korea, a company that has been specializing in the manufacture of hydraulic level control valves and automatic control valves for the past 20 years. All Balem valves are laboratory tested with 200 horse power pumps with a water reservoir of over 300 tons capacity.

We can supply float valves with bodies in cast iron, bronze, brass or stainless steel, with floats of stainless steel or plastic and suitable for pressures of up to 20 bar. Flanged valves are available with flanges of up to 12" (300mm)

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BALEM 411
LIQUID LEVEL BALL VALVE - BRASS OR S/STEEL

Balem model 411 float valve

  • Sizes from 1/2" to 2" BSP
  • Brass or stainless steel body with s/steel float (304)
  • Up to 10 bar (brass) and 20 bar (stainless steel)
  • Provides automatic level control for tanks
  • Temperatures up to 110degC
  • PTFE bearing/seal
  • PVC flow tube with anti-syphoning feature

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BALEM 421
LIQUID LEVEL CONTROL VALVE - BRONZE

Balem model 421 float valve

  • Sizes from 1" to 3" BSP
  • Cast bronze body with stainless steel float (304)
  • Up to 15 bar working pressure and 80 degC
  • Provides automatic level control for tanks
  • High flow rates available
  • Adjustable flow control feature
  • Operates on 'pressure differential' principle
             
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BALEM 431
LIQUID LEVEL CONTROL VALVE - CAST IRON

Balem model 431 liquid level control valve

  • Sizes from 2½" to 10" flanges
  • Cast iron body with bronze internals
  • Up to 15 bar working pressure and 80 degC
  • Provides automatic level control for tanks
  • High flow rates available
  • Adjustable flow control feature
  • Operates on 'pressure differential' principle
               
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BALEM 441
SOLENOID/FLOAT CONTROL VALVE

Balem float control valve with solenoid

  • Stainless steel valve suitable for pipe sizes up to 12"
  • The level can be controlled by an electrical signal with a manual safety shut off - or operated manually with an electrical safety override
  • Vertical (illustrated) or horizontal models
  • Up to 15 bar working pressure and 80 degC
  • Designed for very high flow rates
             
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BALEM 511
LEVELS CONTROL VALVE FOR 2 X LEVELS

Balem model 511 level control valve for two levels

  • High and low water level control(1,200mm Max.)
  • Opening and Closing by rotating ball in the valve's body
  • Mechanical On/Off type
  • Anti-corrosion and heat-resistant materials
  • Easy to install and maintain
  • Totally independent of any external power source

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BALEM 521
LIQUID LEVEL BALL VALVE - PLASTIC

Balem model 521 plastic float valve

  • Sizes from 1/2" to 1½" BSP
  • Plastic body, arm & float
  • 0.2 to 10 bar working pressure
  • Provides automatic level control for tanks
  • Temperatures up to 60degC
  • Operates on differential principle which results in high flow rates
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BALEM 531
LIQUID LEVEL CONTROL VALVE - S/STEEL

Balem model 531 stainless steel control valve

  • Sizes from 1" to 3" BSP
  • Cast stainless steel body with stainless steel float (304)
  • Up to 15 bar working pressure and 80 degC
  • Provides automatic level control for tanks
  • High flow rates available
  • Adjustable flow control feature
  • Operates on 'pressure differential' principle
              
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BALEM 131-010
FLOAT CONTROL VALVE - MODULATING (CONSTANT LEVEL)

Balem model 131 float control valve

Model 131-010 consists of Basic Valve (BALEM 130) and Buoyancy pilot valve. It controls outflow in a water supply tank and/or in a reservoir to maintain constant water level. A double chamber structure minimizes the effect of the valve action due to whirlpool in the valve and is easy to install and maintain

  • Completely automatic operation without Electric Power Source
  • Easy Installation and Maintenanc



BALEM 131-020
FLOAT CONTROL VALVE - ON/OFF (2 X CONSTANT LEVELS)

Balem float control valve


Model 131-020 consists of Basic Valve(BALEM 130) and Two-Level Pilot Valve(BALEM 511). It can control water levels from 300mm up to 1200mm in a storage tank, and mechanically on-off operation controls opening and closing when water level reaches the set heights.

  • Mechanical on-off High & Low level Control
  • Completely automatic operation without Electric Power Source
  • Easy Installation and Maintenance       
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BALEM 132-010
PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE

Balem pressure reducing valve

Model 132-010 consists of Basic valve(BALEM 130) and Pressure Reducing Pilot valve(Model 562). It automatically reduces and maintains constant pre-set low pressure according to flow rate change and/or inlet pressure change.




BALEM 132-020
PRESSURE REDUCING & CHECK VALVE

Balem pressure reducing & check valve

Model 132-020 consists of Basic Valve(BALEM 130) and Pressure Reducing Pilot valve(Model 562). It maintains constant pre-set low pressure according to inlet pressure change and/or downstream flow rate change, and once downstream pressure is higher than inlet pressure closes the opening and closing of the basic valve to prevent backflow caused by back pressure.

  • Accurate Pressure Control
  • Sensitive Pressure Control supported by Diaphragm
  • Backflow Prevention



BALEM 132-030
PRESSURE REDUCING & PRESSURE SUSTAINING VALVE

Balem pressure reducing and sustaining valve

Model 132-030 consists of Basic Valve(BALEM 130) and Pressure Reducing Pilot valve(Model 562) and Relief Pilot valve(Model 573). It maintains constant downstream pressure and it sustains the upstream pressure to a pre-determined minimum.
  • Accurate Response to Slight Pressure Changes
  • Completely automatic operation without Electric Power Source
  • Drip Tight, Safe Hydraulic Control       
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BALEM 132-040
PRESSURE REDUCING/SUSTAINING & CHECK VALVE

Balem pressure reducing, sustaining and check valve

Model 132-040 combined Pressure Reducing(Model 562) and Pressure Sustaining(Model 573) and Check valve maintains inlet pressure change and/or downstream pressure flow rate to a predetermined minimum pressure. Also prevents functions if inlet pressure drops lower than preset pressure and once downstream pressure is higher than inlet pressure, the valve closes to prevent backflow caused by back pressure.

  • Completely automatic operation without Electric Power Source
  • Prevents Backflow Occurred by Back Pressure



BALEM 132-050
PRESSURE REDUCING & SOLENOID SHUT-OFF VALVE

Balem pressure reducing and solenoid shut-off valve

Model 132-050 consists of basic valve(BALEM 130) and pressure Reducing(Model 562) and Solenoid on-off pilot valve. This valve automatically reduces higher inlet pressure to a steady lower downstream pressure according to flow rate change and/or inlet pressure change. It is a pressure reducing and solenoid control valve that can control the opening and closing of the basic valve remotely by controling solenoid pilot valve electrically.

  • Accurate Pressure Control
  • Quick Acting Solenoid Shutoff



BALEM 132-060
PRESSURE CONTROLLER & 2-STAGE PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE

Balem pressure controlling valve

Model 132-060 consists of Basic Valve(BALEM 130), Two Pressure Reducing Pilot Valve(Model 562) and Valve Control Device(Model VCD-01). It has one pilot set at a higher pressure setting for times of high water demand; a second pilot set at a lower pressure setting for low demand. This valve is suitable for many pressure control applications for high two-pressure control of a distribution zone. Controller can be used without electric power because of a built-in battery and also program is easily set by remote control.

BALEM 132-070
2-STAGE PRESSURE REDUCING & SOLENOID CONTROL VALVE

Balem 2-stage pressure reducing and solenoid control valve

Model 132-070 consists of Basic Valve(BALEM 130), Two Pressure Reducing Pilot Valve(Model 562) and 3-Way Solenoid. It has one pilot set at a higher pressure setting for times of high water demand; a second pilot set at a lower pressure setting for low demand for getting the direct effect as saving water in a high flowing water rate.

The valve needs an electric power source. It also needs a control system to change the desired time according to flow change of Solenoid valve.




BALEM 133-010
PRESSURE RELIEF & PRESSURE SUSTAINING VALVE

Balem pressure relief and sustaining valve

Model 133-010 consists of Basic Valve(BALEM 130) and Relief Pilot valve(Model 573). It is installed at bypass of the pipe line in order to prevent damage on pipe by discharging high pressured water to atmosphere once the pipe pressure increased higher than the pre-set pressure, and strengthen the maintenance of constant pressure at the inlet pressure within the pre-set pressure. To protect equipment in the pipeline, when pressure raises rapidly, valve will open fast and when valve closes, closes slow to protect surges and can adjust the speed of the opening and closing.

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BALEM 133-020
PRESSURE RELIEF/SUSTAINING & CHECK VALVE

Balem pressure, relief and sustaining check valve

Model 133-020 consists of Basic Valve(BALEM 130) and Pressure Relief Valve(Model 573). It is installed at bypass of the pipe line in order to prevent damage on pipe by discharging high pressured water to atmosphere once the pipe pressure increased higher than the pre-set pressure, and strengthen the maintenance of constant pressure at the inlet pressure within the pre-set pressure. Also, once downstream pressure is higher than inlet pressure close the basic valve in order to prevent the backflow caused by back pressure. To protect eqiupment in the pipeline, when pressure raises rapidly, valve will open fast and when valve closes, closes slow to protect surges and can adjust the speed of the opening and closing.
BALEM 133-030
PRESSURE RELIEF/SUSTAINING & SOLENOID ON-OFF VALVE

Balem pressure relief and sustaining on-off valve

Model 133-030 consists of Basic Valve(BALEM 130) and Pressure ReliefPilot Valve(Model 573), and Solenoid Valve. It is installed at Bypass line prevents pipe-system damage caused by pressure increased higher than preset pressure, discharge high pressured liquid to atmosphere relief preventing feature for pressure increase in pipeline and maintains constant inlet pressure within a range. It is a relief and maintain pressure and solenoid control valve that can control basic valve closing and opening remotely by controling solenoid pilot valve electrically. This valve can be provided two different types either standard basic valve type which normally closed(basic valve opens as solenoid operates) and valve made to order which normally opened(basic valve closes as solenoid operates). Optional control features are available such as timer, relay, probe, etc for remote control by electrical signal depends on users' site condition.



BALEM 133-040
PRESSURE RELIEF & SURGE ANTICIPATOR VALVE

Balem pressure relief and surge anticipator valve

Model 133-040 consists of Basic Valve (BALEM 130), Pressure Relief Pilot Valve (Model 573) and Pressure Reducing Pilot Valve (Model 562) The valve is installed at bypass line for protecting pumps and pipe-line systems from dangerous surges caused by rapid changes of flow velocity within the pipeline. The valve anticipates the down pressure caused by the abrupt stopping of the pump and opening, closing of valve, immediately opens to prevent high pressure in pipeline and has set to minimize high pressure, relives excessive setting pressure.




BALEM 137-010
CHECK VALVE

Balem check valve

Model 137-010 consists of Basic Valve(BALEM 130) and Two Flow Control valve. The valve is installed at outline of pump to prevent back flow caused by back pressure.

The valve opens slowly to prevent sudden opening surges, when a pressure reversal occurs the higher downstream pressure is applied to the cover chamber through the control tube lines, and the valve closes drip tight.

BALEM 138-010
SOLENOID CONTROL VALVE

Balem solenoid control valve

Model 138-010 consists of Basic Valve (BALEM 130) and Solenoid on-off Pilot Valve. It opens or closes upon receiving an electrical signal to the solenoid pilot control. This valve, as a solenoid pilot valve, can be provided two different types.

The standard basic valve which normally closed(basic valve opens as solenoid operates), and valve made to order which normally opened(Basic valve closes as solenoid operates). Optional control features are available, such as timer, relay, probe, etc for remote control by electrical signal depends on users' site conditions




BALEM 138-020
SOLENOID CONTROL & EMERGENCY CUT-OFF VALVE

Balem emergency cut-off valve with solenoid

Model 138-020 consists of Basic Valve(BALEM 130), Solenoid On-Off Pilot Valve and the limit switch. The valve can control solenoid pilot valve according to an electrical signal so valve opens and closes rapidly.

The valve has dual Normal Open type solenoid valves and dual Normal Close type solenoid. When power failure or leakage occurs the valve senses the flow and closes promptly for preventing the damage in pump filed or automatic control system.





BALEM 139-010
BOOSTER PUMP CONTROL VALVE

Balem booster pump control valve

Model 139-010 is designed for installation on the discharge of booster pumps to eliminate pipeline surges caused by the starting and stopping of the pump. If power failure occurs, the valve immediately closes preventing return flow regardless of control mode.

  • Built-in Check action
  • Valve uses line pressure for operation
  • Opening and closing rates can be adjusted seperately
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BALEM 139-020
DEEP WELL - PUMP CONTROL VALVE

Balem deep well pump control

Model 139-020 consists of Basic Valve(BALEM 130), Solenoid Pilot Valve and Limit Switch. It is installed at outline of Deep Well Pump to protect pipelines from surges caused by the starting and stopping of pumps.

With the pump off, the valve is wide open. When the pump is started, the valve begins to close slowly, discharging air and the initial rush of sand and water from the pump column to atmosphere. As the valve closes the pump output is gradually diverted into the main line preventing the starting surge caused by the stopping of the valve.





BALEM 130-CL-01
FLOW ADJUSTING ASSEMBLY