Contents

1. About us 2. Corporate Video3. Our Services4. Our Products

Size Range Pressure Classes Materials

5. Our Manufacturers6. Our Quality Assurance7. Our Valve Service Facilities8. Summary of Benefits to our Customers 9. References

About us

Established in 1972

Largest and major distributor of industrial and process valves

according to DIN and ASME Standards in Germany

Sales and warehouse locations in

Germany (Head Office)

The Netherlands

United Kingdom (UK)

Hungary

Foreign Representatives throughout Europe and the Middle East

Expediting and Support Services in Monza (Italy)

Long term major partnerships with leading companies in the

Chemical, Petrochemical, Process Plant and General Industry

Our Locations

Germany

Netherlands

Italy

Foreign respresentatives

AVA Sales and warehouse locations

Sweden

Poland

Hungary Rumänia

Russia

Baltic statesUK

AVA Sales Locations

Belarus

Norway

France

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Our Services

Fast and efficient supply of Industrial valves according to:

DIN and ASME Standards

German and European regulations, such as for example

Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC and AD2000 A4.

Many years of exclusive sales experience and transfer of technological

information in partnership with leading global manufacturers.

Comprehensive and qualified quality management system.

Reliable delivery and MRO / project support during plant construction

and shut down.

Certification, supplementary technical testing and evaluation

documentation.

Conversion and Modification services through our own valve

service shop (ASA).

Corporate Video

AVA at one sight

QS-Management

Extensive AVA QS-Management

DIN EN ISO 9001:2008 ATEX 94/9/EC AD2000 HP0, AD2000 A4 TA-Luft 2002/VDI2440 API BS 6755

AVA Know-How

Certification & approvals Projectmanagement Technical „KnowHow“

transfer and explanation Valve serivce Supplier control &

expediting

Product range

Consistant volume of more than 10 Mio €

Immediate availability Gate -, Globe-, Ckeck-

Ball-, Butterfly Valves Strainers, Sight Glasses, Steam Traps

Var. carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel to DIN and ASME standard

Sales & advisory

Sales & warehouse locations in Germany, Netherlands, UK and Hungary Sales representatives Direct distribution Consigned stocks ( for e.g. DOW, BASF, TANQUID)AVA

Armaturen Vertrieb Alms GmbH

AVA Valve Project Management Program

FEED Contractor

Project Team

EPC Contractor

Provide product specifications and related date to support design

Review piping specifications and process requirements

Review actuation philosophy and specifications

Review and contribute to procurement lead time estimates and materials management plans

Identify critical long lead items and support procurement plans

Develop budgeting estimates

AVA are able to provide the following services as may be needed to support contractor design and construction objectives.

Develop project specification gap analysis

Finalize technical design and actuation selection

Review P&ID takeoff and detailed valve data base

Review final coating and preservation specification

Develop valve data base

Construction RAS date alignment

Identify and provide field shorts

Manage overages

Develop expediting reportsInsure proper documentation provided

Provide site warehousing, inventory, preservation services

Provide service technician

Engineering Services

Materials ManagementServices

Develop/provide complete valve order and expediting management program

Manage alternate suppliers

AVA Program objectives are Project focused and designed to create value through Engineering and MaterialsManagement support activities throughout a project life cycle.

Our Products

Consistant storage volume of more than 100,000 products

valued at approximately €10 Million held in stock in Germany

and The Netherlands (UK in progress).

Immediate availability of our standard range of valves which

includes: Gate Valves, Globe Valves, Check Valves, Ball

Valves, Butterfly Valves, Strainers, Sight Glasses and

Steam Traps from leading international manufacturers.

Various Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel and Stainless Steel to DIN

and ASME Standards.

Specialised Valve Modification Service Operation.

Bespoke valves produced to customer specification.

Efficient Logistics and Information management System.

Size Range (AVA-Stock)TYPE DIN ASME

Gate Valve DN15 - DN500 1/4“ – 20“

Globe Valve DN8 - DN200 1/4“ – 8“

Swing Check Valve DN50 - DN300 1/2“ – 12“

Piston Check Valve DN15 - DN150 1/2“ – 2“

Ball Valve DN8 - DN200 1/4“ – 12“

Butterfly Valve DN40 - DN400 1.1/2“ – 12“

Strainer DN15 - DN200 1/2“ – 10“

Sight Glass DN15 - DN100 1/2“ – 4“

Steam Trap DN15 - DN25 on request

Pressure Class Range (AVA-Stock)TYPE DIN ASME

Gate Valve PN10 - PN160 150 - 1500 lbs

Globe Valve PN10 - PN160 150 - 1500 lbs

Swing Check Valve PN10 - PN40 150 - 600 lbs

Piston Check Valve PN10 - PN40 150 - 1500 lbs

Ball Valve PN10 - PN100 150 - 1500 lbs

Butterfly Valve PN10 - PN16 150 lbs

Strainer PN10 - PN40 150 - 300 lbs

Sight Glass on request 150 lbs

Steam Trap PN10 - PN40 on request

Material Range (AVA-Stock)DIN/EN DIN/EN ASME ASME

Body/Bonnet/Cover Forged Steel Cast Steel Forged Steel Cast Steel

Carbon Steel 1.0460 1.0619 1.0460 ~ A105N 1.0619 = A216-WCB

Low Temperature Carbon Steel

1.0566 on request 1.0566 ~ A350-LF2 A352-LCC~1.6220

Alloy Steel 1.7335

1.73621.73571.7365

A182- F1 ~ 1.5415A182-F11~1.7335A182-F9 ~ 1.49201.7335 ~ A182-F121.7362 = A182-F5A182-F22 ~ 1.7380A217-C12

1.7365 = A217-C5

CrNi Stainless Steel1.4541 1.4552 1.4541 = A182 -F321 1.4552 = A351-CF8C

CrNiMo Stainless Steel1.4571

1.44081.4581

1.4404 = A182 F316(L) 1.4408 = A351-CF8M

Duplex Stainless Steel 1.4462 1.4470 on request on request

Our Manufacturers

Our ManufacturersB.F.E. S.p.A. (Bonney Forge Valve Licensee):The largest manufacturer of industrial valves according to DIN and ASME standards in forged steels worldwide.

Valve types: Gate Valves, globe Valves, check Valves (piston, ball & swing type), strainers and ball Valves trunnion and floating type (soft and metal to metal seated).

Dimensions: ¼“ / DN10 to 24“ / DN600

DIN pressure class: PN10 to PN500

ASME pressure class: class 150# to class 4500#

DIN EN materials: 1.0460, 1.0566, 1.5415, 1.7335, 1.7380, 1.7362, 1.4404, 1.4541, 1.4571, 1.4462 (other materials available on request)

ASME materials: A105N, A350-LF2, A182-F1, A182-F11, A182-F22, A182-F5, A182-F9, A182-F304(L), A182-F316(L), A182-F321, A182-F44, A182-F51 (other materials available on request) Approvals / Inspections: ISO9001:2008, PED 97/23/EC, AD 2000 A4, AD 2000 HP0, AD2000 W0, API 6A, API 6D, TA-Luft 2002/VDI2440, EC Type Test , BS 6755 / API 607, ATEX 94/9/EC

Our Manufacturers

SWI Valve Company Ltd. : Manufacturer of industrial valves according to ASME standards in forged steel.

Valve types: Gate valves, globe Valves , check valves (piston, ball & swing type)and ball valves.

Dimensions: ¼“ / DN10 to 2“ / DN50

ASME pressure class: class 150# to class 600# (higher pressure class on request)

ASME materials: A105N, A350-LF2, A182-F1, A182-F11, A182-F22, A182-F5, A182-F9, A182-F304(L), A182-F316(L), A182-F321 (other materials available on request)

Approvals / inspections: ISO9001, PED 97/23/EC, BS 6755 / API 607, ATEX 94/9/EC

Our Manufacturers

Valvosider s.r.l.: One of the largest manufacturers of Industrial Valves within Europe producing in accordance with DIN and ASME Standards in cast materials.

Valve types: Gate valves, globe valves, check valves and strainers

Dimensions: 1/2“ / DN15 to 42“ / DN1050

DIN pressure class: PN10 to PN250

ASME pressure class: class 150# to class 2500#

DIN EN materials: 1.0619, 1.7357, 1.7365, 1.4408, 1.4552, 1.4581, 1.4470 (other materials available on request)

ASME materials: A216-WCB, A352-LCB, A352-LCC, A217-WC1, A217-WC6, A217-C5, A217-C12, A351-CF8, A351-CF3, A351-CF8C, A351-CF8M, A351-CF3M (other materials available on request)

Approvals / inspections: ISO9001:2008, PED 97/23/EC, AD 2000 A4, AD 2000 HP0, AD 2000 W0, API-Monogram, API 6D, TA-Luft 2002/VDI2440, EC Type Test, ATEX 94/9/EC

Our Manufactures

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Kitz :One of the largest manufacturer of industrial valves according to ASME standards in cast materials worldwide.

Valve types: Gate valves, globe valves, piston check valves, swing check valves, butterfly valves (soft seated), ball valves (soft and metal to metal seated)

Dimensions: ¼“ up to 30“

ASME pressure classes: class 150# up to class 2500#

DIN EN materials: 1.0619, 1.4408, 1.4308 (other material on request)

ASME materials: A216-WCB, A352-LCB, A352-LCC, A217-WC6, A217-WC9, A217-C5, A217-C12, A351-CF8, A351-CF8C, A351-CF8M, Bronze, (other material on request)

Approvals: ISO9001:2008, PED 97/23/EC, AD2000 A4, AD2000 HP0, API-Monogram, API 6D, TA-Luft 2002/VDI2440, EC- type approval, BS 6755 / API 607, ATEX 94/9/EC, WRAS.

Our Manufactures

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NEWMANS : Major manufacturer of industrial valves according to ASME standards in cast materials.

Valve types: Gate valves, globe valves, swing check valves, piston check valves, tripple offset butterfly valves (metal to metal seated), ball valves (soft and metal to metal seated)

Dimensions: 2“ up to 36“

ASME pressure classes: class 150# up to class 1500#

DIN EN materials: 1.0619, 1.6220 (other material on request)

ASME materials: A216-WCB, A216-WCC, A352-LCC (other material on request)

Approvals: ISO9001:2008, PED 97/23/EC, AD 2000 HP0, AD2000 W0, API-Monogram, API 6D, TA-Luft 2002 / VDI2440, BS 6755 / API 607, ATEX 94/9/EC

Our manufacturesKingdom: Manufacturer of industrial valves espec. Ball valves in accordance with DIN and ASME standards

Valves types: Ball valves, Gate valves , Butterfly valves, Swing check valves Strainers

Dimensions: ¼“ / DN10 to 12“ / DN300

DIN-pressure class: PN10 to PN40

ASME-pressure class: class 150# to class 600#

DIN/EN materials: 1.0619, 1.6220, 1.4408.1.4409, 1.4470( others on request)

ASME-materials: A216-WCB, A216-WCC, A352-LCB, A352-LCC, A351-LCB,A351-CF8M, A351-CF3, A351-CF3M, A890-Gr. 4A( others on request)

Approvals/ inspections: ISO9001:2008, pressure equipment directive 97/23/EC, AD2000 A4, AD2000 HP0, TA-Luft 2002/VDI2440, ATEX 94/9/EC, API 607/ISO 10497-5:2004, GOSTR-R, API 6D

Our ManufacturersBAC VALVES: Major manufacturer of industrial valves in accordance with DIN and ASME standards.

Valve types: Ball valves floating & trunnion designs (soft and metal to metal seated), double eccentric butterfly valves (wafer and lug type). Dimensions: ¼“ / DN10 to 24“ / DN600

DIN pressure class: PN10 to PN40

ASME pressure class: class 150# to class 1500#

DIN EN materials: 1.0619, 1.6220, 1.4408, 1.4470 (Other materials available on request)

ASME materials: A105N, A216-WCB, A216-WCC, A350-LF2, A352-LCB, A352-LCC, A182-F316, A351-CF8M (other materials available on request)

Approvals / inspections: ISO9001:2008, PED 97/23/EC, AD 2000 A4, AD 2000 HP0, API-Monogram, API Q1 and API 6D, TA-Luft 2002 / VDI 2440, BS 6755 / API 607, API 6FA, ATEX 94/9/EC

Our ManufacturersGhibson Italia srl: Manufacturer of butterfly and check valves in accordance with DIN and ASME standards.

Valve types: Centric and double eccentric butterfly valves (wafer, lug and flanged type), swing check valves (wafer type) and disc check valves (wafer type). Dimensions: 1/2“ / DN15 to 40“ / DN1000

DIN pressure class: PN10 to PN40

ASME pressure class: class 150# to class 300#

Materials: Ductile iron GS-400, A216-WCB, A351-CF8M, Bronze B-584, Aluminium Bronze B148-C958.00, Aluminium EN AB 46400 (other materials available on request).Liner material: NBR(Buna-N), EPDM, VITON, PTFE, Neoprene, Silicon, (other materials available on request)

Approvals / inspections: ISO9001:2008, PED 97/23/EC, DVGW, TA-Luft 2002 / VDI2440, API 607, ATEX 94/9/EC

Our Manufacturers

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Ritag: Manufacturer of industrial valves in accordance with DIN and ASME Standards.

Valve types: Duo check valves, swing check valves, disc check valves, sampling valves , line blinds and tank bottom Valves

Dimensions: 1/2“ / DN15 to 48“ / DN1200

DIN pressure class: PN10 to PN160

ASME pressure class: class 150# to class 1500#

DIN EN materials: 1.0460, 1.4301, 1.0577, 1.4404, 1.4408, 1.4571, 1.0619(Other materials available on request)

ASME materials: A105N ,A216-WCB, A182-F304(L), A351-CF8, A182-F316(L), A351-CF8M, A182-F321, A351-CF8C (Other materials available on request)

Approvals / inspections: ISO9001:2008, Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC, AD 2000 A4, AD 2000 HP0, TA-Luft 2002/VDI2440, EC Type Test, ATEX 94/9/EC

Our Quality Assurance

ISO 9001Certificate

Our quality assurance

AVA AVA In-house In-house

Documentation Visual

inspection Dimensional

inspection Pressure test Supplementary

NDE/NDT

AVAAVA CertificationCertification

ManufactuManufactu

rsrs with approvalswith approvals AD 2000 HPO

AD 2000 A4 AD 2000 WO API

Monogramm DGRL

97/23/EG ATEX 94/9/EG TA-Luft

2002/VDI24440

AuditsAudits at our manufactursat our manufacturs

Through dedicated notified bodies as TÜV or respresantatives of AVA

AVA Quality managementAVA Quality management

In House Inspection & Testing

Visual examination Pressure test examination Positive material identification (PMI) with NITON Hardness testing Surface crack testing / liquid penetrant examination Other surface testing (thikness of coatings and

roughness of facings) Ultrasonic examination Radioactivity detection Third party inspection (through customer and/or notified

body)

In house special examinationsIn addition to routine hydrostatic and gas pressure tests which are carried out in our separate dedicated “In-House” valve test facility.further „In-House“ examination options include:

In-House low emission testing facilities dedicated to undertake static or cyclic functional tests acc. TA-Luft 2002 / VDI 2440 or ISO 15848-2 using helium as test media.

In-House high pressure testing facilities dedicated to undertake high pressure gas tests acc. DIN 3230 Part 3 using air or nitrogen as test media (up to 220 bar).

In-House live cycle testing of gate, globe, ball, plug and butterfly valves on own test bench.

(Other examinations as X-Ray and MPI examinations can be done on request through external laboratries).

Documentation

Extensive documentation including data sheets, procedures,

test certificates and are available to order. Necessary Test

certificates acc. to DIN EN 10204-3.1 provided as standard,

for all AVA stocked products.

Owners manuals for all products can be submitted on

request.

Documentation available in various electronic and optical

formats in addition to printed form.

Manufacturers catalogues available on demand.

Unique On-Line AVA WEB catalogue with excess to the

warehouses can be used via AVA WEB side.

• By pass and heating jackets• Bonnet extensions• Regulating disc, discharge disc• Screw down non return valves • Water sealing connection• Pressure relief device• Machining and modification of end connections• Low emission packing and gaskets• Live loaded packings• Coatings• Special cleaning for oxygen service

Our Valve Service

• Provide Independent evaluation of product damage and potential cause

• Provide proposals to improve performance of original product

•Worm gears• Bevel gears• Spur gears• Locking device•Mechanical Indicators•Limit / proximity switches• Shaft extensions• Stem extensions•Chain wheels• Electric actuators• Pneumatic actuator

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• Restoration of damaged components• Valve repair to achieve near original condition• Renewal of surface finish• Replacement of parts as stems and bolting• Replacement of low emission packings and gaskets acc. to approved procedure• Full pressure test using in-house test facilities 

. Note*: ASA is 100% part of the AVA Group

Summary of benefits to our customers

Prompt deliveries with a comprehensive and extensive stock of valves in carbon, low alloy, high alloy steel and stainless steel.

Increase flexibility to provide necessary product changes and improvements by Armaturen-Service Alms (ASA) GmbH.

Extensive range of valve types, pressure classes and materials.

Only high quality and proven products are held in stock!

Many years of exclusive sales and technology partnerships with leading global manufacturers.

Experienced and conscientious workforce, able and willing to attend to all our customers requirements.

References

England, UK

AVA Alms Valve Agency Ltd Unit 2, Ash Way Thorp Arch EstateWetherby, West YorkshireLS23 7FAUK,

Tel: +44 (0) 1937-840460Fax: +44 (0) 1937-840461Email: office@ava-alms.co.ukwww.ava-alms.co.uk

UngarnAVA Armaturen Vertrieb Alms KftLeshegy Ipari ParkLeshegy utca 9/AH-2310 Szigetszentmiklos

Tel: +36(24)515-078Fax: +36(24) 515-079Email: attila.boda@ava-alms.huwww.ava-alms.hu

GermanyArmaturen Vertrieb Alms GmbH Holterkamp 140880 Ratingen

phone: +49 (0) 2102 4390-0fax: +49 (0) 2102 4390-99Email: mailbox@ava-alms.dewww.ava-alms.de

NetherlandAVA Alms Valve Agency BVSchuit 11724 BD Oudkarspel

phone: +31 (0) 226 319999fax: +31 (0) 226 319990Email: mailbox@ava-alms.nlwww.ava-alms.nl

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