Tyco F638 Slurry Valves

Tyco Flow Control Pacific are one of the world’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of valves, actuators and controls. Our most recent work with them has been the production of 1:1 scale models that they use for instructional purposes during exhibitions, trade shows and as a mobile sales tool.

Considering the investments that are commonplace in the mining industry their clients are hands-on types and like to see exactly what they’re paying for. But while actual samples are invaluable as a sales tool, there is no need for them to cost or weigh the same as the real thing.

The F638 Slurry Valve models included machined master parts using the CNC mill and then vacuum casting in blue, pigmented polyurethane. Multiple parts were moulded to make the investment into silicone tooling economical. All parts were professionally spray painted with a final coat of polyurethane paint in order to mimic the powdercoated metal finish of the real parts.

 

Client: Tyco Flow Control Pacific
Design: Original valve by Keystone, Model Concept by Tyco
Products: F638 Slurry Valves

 

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