Anderson Greenwood Crosby Opens New Valve-Manufacturing Capacity

Anderson Greenwood Crosbyr its acquisition of New England-based Crosby Valve Co., Anderson Greenwood has relocated production, and built a modernized plant, in Stafford, TX, its headquarters. The new capacity is dedicated primarily to the Crosby Style JOS pressure-relief valve line (see Fig. 1), said to be the most popular model on the market today.

Fig. 1

According to Chris Fadden, a company spokesman, <%=company%> (AGCO) has not only invested in new production, but has also updated the valve design, and is now providing an enhanced customer-service capability. The JOS-E (for "enhanced") valve, in particular, can now handle higher processing severities than preceding models. The production facility has new machining tools (fig. 2), new quality and inventory-control systems, and expedited delivery capability. AGCO had previously unveiled the "Pronto PRV" hot-line service; customers can simply dial 1-877 333 AGCO (2426) to place orders, check order status, and get follow-up service.

Fig. 2

The JOS-E (along with other styles, JBS-E and JLT-E) valves provide overpressure protection in air, gas, steam, vapor and liquid service in the process, refining, and power industries. They are available with flat metal-to-metal seats or soft seats for optimum tightness and minimal maintenance.

Specifications:
Orifice Sizes: 0.110 in.² [70.96 mm² ][D] to 27.872 in.² [17,981 mm.²][T2]
Connections (in.): 1×2 to 8×10
Inlet Flange Ratings: ANSI 150, 300, 600, 900, 1500, 2500
Maximum Temperature: 1000°F [538°C]
Minimum Pressure: 5 psig [0.345 barg]
Maximum Pressure: 6,000 psig [414 barg]

Together, Anderson Greenwood and Crosby represent 125 years of valve development; Crosby was founded in 1874 to supply the power industry, and Anderson Greenwood in 1947 as an aircraft component supplier. It claims to have the largest range of PRV offerings that meet ASME Section VIII standards. AGCO is a division of Tyco International.

For more information:
Anderson Greenwood Crosby
POB 944
Stafford, TX 77497
Tel: 281-274-4400
Fax: 281-240-1800