IMI PBM

Ball valves for continuous processes

The IMI PBM ball and speciality valve range is manufactured at IMI’s dedicated plant in Irwin, Pennsylvania for industrial, marine and sanitary applications markets.

 

 

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World leading solutions

IMI PBM technology was first developed in 1899 and has the benefit of the experience and know-how of a dedicated engineering team to meet the most demanding application requirements. Innovative engineering and high-quality manufacturing operations produce valves that provide excellent value and reliability. With an installed base of 750,000 valves worldwide, IMI PBM ball valves provide you with world-leading performance and fewer process interruptions.


Our Products
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For industries that need interruption free processes

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Sanitary environments

IMI PBM valves are used widely in the food and beverage industry as well as the cosmetics, biotech and pharmaceutical sectors. Fully customisable, radial diaphragm, tank, pinch, clean steam, sampling, check, pinch, multi-port and two-way valves provide clean and consistent process control across a range of sanitary applications. The IMI PBM range offers clean-in-place technology that enables valve body cavities to be cleaned rapidly with no process interruption.


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Marine

To perform efficiently and reliably in the marine industry valve technology must be robust and hard-wearing. IMI PBM multi-port, diverter port, cryogenic and tank valves are tested under the most gruelling conditions and manufactured in a range of materials to withstand the harshest corrosion environments on earth. Fire-safe technology for additional reliable protection is also offered.


Diaphragm valves provide precise regulation of flow, enhancing precision and accuracy in fine and specialty chemical processing.
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Fine chemicals and paint

You will find IMI PBM multi-port, tank, two-way, spray ball and self-cleaning valves widely in use in the paints, resins and adhesives manufacturing industries where they are ideal for use in process flow isolation and the control of fine chemicals. Our valve technology range helps eliminate product contamination, facilitates clean sampling, prevents clogging and reduces application downtime.


Key Technologies

Fabflex®

Fabflex® pipe and valve configurations are specifically designed as space-saving solutions for special applications in the biotech, semiconductor, cosmetics, pharmaceutical and food industries. The entire manifold assembly along with each valve is tested comprehensively prior to leaving our factory, reducing any need for lengthy onsite testing.

Key Technologies

Ingenix®

Ingenix® sanitary valves have been developed for the cosmetics, fragrances, nutritional and detergent processing sectors. The Ingenix® line minimises contamination, solves clogging problems, reduces downtime and produces high-quality products in compliance with sanitary regulations.

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Aftersales support

Our dedicated global aftersales support team is made up of expert technicians. They ensure that our installed valves are fully and efficiently maintained, all issues are resolved quickly and that plants are optimised at all times.


Services
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