Greenwood, NE – KZValve, a Manufacturer of Motorized Valves and Controls, announced its selection as the recipient of the 2013 Cass County Large Business Recognition Award.  The award is presented by the Cass County Nebraska Economic Development Council.

Cass County Economic Development Council began recognizing quality businesses in the area back in 2009.  The Business Awards are given to companies that have demonstrated innovation & progress in their industry, and have also been integral to Cass County’s growth.  KZValve employees accepted the recognition during formal ceremonies held on May 15, 2013 at the Cass County Fair Grounds in Weeping Water, NE.  Scott Morgan, General Manager of KZValve, said “…the benefit that the Cass Country Economic Development Council brings is helping companies either start up or grow their business within the county.  They are a good resource for any business that really wants to grow.  Earning the Award from them though is reflection on the innovation and drive we have here from our owners and employees.” 

KZValve, an ISO 9001:2008 Certified Company, has been manufacturing actuated valves for over 37 years.  KZValve designs and manufactures low voltage electric actuators, controllers, and manual valves and fittings offering a wide variety of valve sizes, wiring controls, and other custom solutions.  Prevalent in the Agriculture industry, KZValve also works in many diverse markets including Fire Apparatus, De-Icing/Anti-Icing, Water Processing, and many other industrial processes.  

KZValve’s NEW 3-way diverter bottom load plastic ball valves are designed as a quality premium ball valve. These high performing valves function as an On-On Mixing diverter ball valve. Currently available in 2″ full port, this valve is multi-functional as being also available with a KZValve Waterproof Electric Actuator.

KZValve’s low voltage actuators are rated NEMA 6P (Waterproof) and NEMA 7D (ignition safe). 12/24 VDC and 24 VAC operation available with on/off and regulating functions. 0~10V and 4~20mA also available.

Features:

• Valve body: Polypropylene, EPDM O-rings
• Ball: Polypropylene
• Stem: 316 Stainless Steel
• Valve Seat: Virgin PTFE with EPDM back-up O-rings
• Stem Seal: Dual Fluorocarbon O-rings
• Mounting bosses are molded into valve body

Specify the NEW 3-way plastic diverter ball valve from KZValve for your next application.

The AMC 2013 in Waterloo, Iowa on May 7^th – 8th, 2013 will include KZValve as an exhibitor in booth # 44.  Over 500 agricultural professionals are expected to attend AMC in 2013.  This is an excellent opportunity to see the latest products and systems from a wide array of equipment manufacturers. 

KZValve, in its 37^th year of manufacturing actuated ball valves, will be displaying a vast selection of motorized ball and butterfly valves and controllers, as well as their new line of Tru-Torq ball  valves and ISOBUS actuators.

The KZValve Characterized Q-ball Valves are made for 90° rotation, and allow for more linear flow characteristics than a regular ball valve. This larger range of fluid control is from low volume to full port. The KZValve Q-ball valve can be utilized as a 2-way ball valve.

All KZValve Ball Valves are made for actuation with our Waterproof (NEMA 6P) and Ignition Safe (NEMA 7D) low voltage actuators. 12/24 VDC and 24 VAC operation available as well as 0~10V and 4~20mA.

KZValve has been manufacturing actuated valves for over 35 years and is an ISO 9001:2008 Certified Company.

Additional Features:

• Waterproof Actuator housings rated NEMA 6P
• One-Year limited Warranty
• Constructed with Solid State Components
• Valves engineered for actuation
• CAN and ISOBUS Control
• Custom Products
• Available in various sizes and      cycle times

Specify KZValve Characterized V-Ball Valves for your application!

The FDIC Expo 2013 in Indianapolis, Indiana on April 25-27, 2013 will include KZValve as an exhibitor in booth # 5860.  FDIC has proven year after year that it is the premier conference and exhibition for the fire industry. With the largest gathering of decision-makers, trainers and experts – as well as manufacturers and suppliers, FDIC serves as a spearhead for networking, relationship development and future revenue growth

KZValve, in its 37^th year of manufacturing actuated ball valves, will be displaying a vast selection of motorized ball and butterfly valves and controllers, as well as their new line of Tru-Torq ball  valves.

The KZValve Characterized V-ball Valves are made for 210° rotation, which allows for more linear flow characteristics than a regular ball valve. This larger range of fluid control is from low volume to full port.

All KZValve Ball Valves are made for actuation with our Waterproof (NEMA 6P) and Ignition Safe (NEMA 7D) low voltage actuators. 12/24 VDC and 24 VAC operation available as well as 0~10V and 4~20mA.

KZValve has been manufacturing actuated valves for over 35 years and is an ISO 9001:2008 Certified Company.

Additional Features:

• Waterproof Actuator housings rated NEMA 6P
• One-Year limited Warranty
• Constructed with Solid State Components
• Valves engineered for actuation
• CAN and ISOBUS Control
• Custom Products
• Available in various sizes and cycle times

Specify KZValve Characterized V-Ball Valves for your application!

KZValve’s NEW Tru-Torq 3-way diverter bottom load plastic ball valves are designed as a quality premium ball valve. These high performing valves function as an On-On Mixing diverter ball valve. Currently available in 2″ full port, this valve is multi-functional as being also available with a KZValve Waterproof Electric Actuator.

KZValve’s low voltage actuators are rated NEMA 6P (Waterproof) and NEMA 7D (ignition safe). 12/24 VDC and 24 VAC operation available with on/off and regulating functions. 0~10V and 4~20mA also available.

Other Features:

• Valve body: Polypropylene, EPDM O-rings
• Ball: Polypropylene
• Stem: 316 Stainless Steel
• Valve Seat: Virgin PTFE with EPDM back-up O-rings
• Stem Seal: Dual Fluorocarbon O-rings
• Mounting bosses are molded into valve body

Specify the NEW 3-way plastic diverter ball valve from KZValve for your next application.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (March 7, 2013)

Greenwood, NE – KZValve, a Manufacturer of Motorized Valves and Controls, announced today its selection as a recipient of a John Deere supplier innovation award for 2012.  The award is presented to a select group of suppliers who have demonstrated innovation in a product or service they provide to John Deere.

Award selections are based on four factors – creativity, feasibility, collaboration, and bottom-line impact.  John Deere created the supplier innovation awards in 2010 to promote innovation in the company’s supply base and recognize suppliers who think creatively.   KZValve was one of only eight total awards given by John Deere for the year 2012.  KZValve employees accepted the recognition during formal ceremonies held on March 5, 2012 in Davenport, Iowa.

KZValve, based in Greenwood, NE, supplies a variety of Motorized Valves and Controls to John Deere, and is being recognized for supplying its ISOBUS actuator, which John Deere will use to control the rate of tank agitation on its self-propelled sprayers.  This actuator (or electric valve) is one of the smartest actuators KZValve has built to date.  It is controlled digitally by John Deere’s system, has numerous smart functions built in, communicates continuously with the system, and comes ready to react to the operator’s needs. 

Scott Morgan, KZValve General Manager and CFO commented, “ Hats off not only to Kyle Vest, the lead designer on this product, but to our whole engineering and design group who hears the customer’s needs and then works to provide innovative solutions.  KZValve has a great company culture that emulates that philosophy day after day in every department.  I am extremely proud of the dedication, commitment, and level of service our employees provide to our customers and this award has proven just that.”

KZValve, an ISO 9001:2008 Certified Company, has been manufacturing actuated valves for over 35 years.  KZValve designs and manufactures low voltage electric actuators, controllers, and manual valves and fittings offering a wide variety of valve sizes, wiring controls, and other custom solutions.  Prevalent in the Agriculture industry, KZValve also works in many diverse markets including Fire Apparatus, De-Icing/Anti-Icing, Water Processing, and many other industrial processes.  

The Triumph of Agriculture Expo 2013 in Omaha, NE on March 6-7, 2013 will include KZValve as an exhibitor in booth # 535.  For the past 46 years, The Triumph of Agriculture Expo has exhibited Agricultural Progress, showcasing the latest in farm machinery, supplies, services and technology.  Triumph of Ag Expo is regarded as one of the largest indoor Shortline Farm Machinery Shows in the country.

KZValve, in it’s 37^th year of manufacturing actuated ball valves, will be displaying a vast selection of motorized ball and butterfly valves and controls, as well as their new line of manual Tru-Torq ball valves. 

KZValve introduces it’s NEW ISOBUS Electric Actuator, which is ISOBUS 11703 and compatible with J193 and ISO11783 networks.  This innovative new product is available in all KZValve Series Actuators.  Features include 2 modes of operation:  Absolute Mode, which allows the user to send the desired position (0-100% in 1% increments) and the actuator runs to that spot, and Jog Mode, which allows the user to send run open, run close, or stop commands.  All KZValve Electric Actuator housings are NEMA 6P (Waterproof) and NEMA 7D (ignition safe) to extend the operation life even in harsh conditions.