Heart and technology

VYC Industrial, s.a. was founded in 1914, hence it

is our privilege to be considered one of the pioneering
companies and in the design, manufacture and
marketing of fluid regulation and stop valves in
Spain.
Our technology and the quality of our products
guarantee that personnel and other assets are safe VYC Industrial, s.a. is a company with experience,
and protected, while remaining true to our but it is also modern and international. We place
environmental policy in both selecting recyclable our experience and knowledge at the service of our
materials and defining methods and processes. customers and meet market demands. We are
continually striving to apply new technologies,
A century of experience in which we have enjoyed designs and materials to provide optimal and efficient
the trust of all kinds of customers and sectors. solutions. Our new plant in Terrassa, Barcelona
Sensitive processes in industrial plants, such as (Catalonia, Spain) is an example of what are capable
chemical, petrochemical and refineries, among many of and is the foundation of what we aim to achieve.
others, depend on our valves to guarantee that the
critical processes are safe, efficient, protected and We are constantly creating, renewing and optimising
controlled. our product range in close collaboration with our
Our main goal is to build on this trust day after day, customers, in response to the needs of the industry.
creating and developing attractive products at Thus we have one of the most complete operation
competitive prices and providing appropriate and flow test benches in the world.
information and services.
Today, the company is at the cutting edge of valve
manufacture for fluid regulation and interruption.
With decades of experience and continual interaction
with our customers and markets, all of them coupled
with excellent future planning, ensures we are ideally
placed to continue providing the best products and
optimal, reliable and efficient solutions.

VYC Industrial, S.A. develops, designs, manufactures and markets its products in compliance with:

...and other international recognised directives and standards.

Painstaking selection of suppliers. Only those who are
accredited with the standards that meet our demands and
who pass our rigorous approval process are included in our
list of possible suppliers.

All raw materials are checked and inspected by our quality

department. We carry out document, formal, size and
operational checks, among others. Destructive and non-
destructive tests. Metallographic tests. We use 3D test
equipment, calipers, durometers, microscopes and reflection
lamps, traction tests, spring tests, ultrasound, X-rays,
penetrating liquids, magnetic particles, etc., to assist us.
Complete product traceability. All parts are numbered, registered Heat treatment of critical materials. Standardisation committees
and controlled. Each of the components of our valves is marked and technical organisations recognise and accredit our procedures.
with this control using a data matrix system complementing Closing surfaces are heat treated, ground, lapped and burnished
the manufacturing order. We can establish the history of the in order to obtain a degree of water-tightness that even exceeds
valve at any given moment. We have historical archives, which EN 12266-1 requirements.
are properly registered and documented.
Welding procedure qualification registers (WPQR) UNE EN
The entire manufacturing process takes place at our Terrassa, ISO 15614-1:2004 (UNE-EN 288-3) certified by TV Rheinland
Barcelona (Catalonia, Spain) plant, with the very latest and with certificate No. 35707651/04.
most sophisticated manufacturing criteria. Only in this way
demand the precision we work with.
We have a dynamic fluid test laboratory where we carry out function
and performance testing with steam, air and water at high pressure
and for large flows. This is unique to Spain, and undoubtedly one
of the most complete in the world.

Intelligent warehouses with a large stock of components for the

immediate assembly of finished products in accordance with our
customers' needs. Each and every one of the shut-off parts are
protected during the manufacturing and storage processes.
Semi-automatic assembly lines, with state-of-the-art technology,
size controls, tightening torque levels and more.
Visual and functional tests as per EN 12266-2.
Strength and tightness tests as per EN 12266-1.

All test benches are automatic, with the latest computerised

technology guaranteeing complete accuracy and reliability. The
process is carried out by highly qualified personnel and certified
by TV Rheinland.
The valve is accompanied by the certificate for materials with its We supply the valves, and offer services that include
castings and list of tests in accordance with EN-10204 3.1. installation, commissioning, preventive maintenance,
rehabilitation, repair and spare-part management.
If requested by the customer, any of these processes may be
controlled by external inspection bodies. Their experts and inspectors The barcode and QR system mean we can manage a
guarantee that the technical and functional specifications demanded large stock of components and offer a fast, dynamic
by the customer are met. We have a visit from one of these bodies logistics service. We offer our customers excellent after-
almost every day. It is part of our daily activity. sales guarantees through our technical support team, the
extensive supplementary technical instructions and 24-
The valves are supplied with the connections protected and rotating hour support service, with a test bank and mobile
parts blocked so they are not damaged during transport. The repairs. We reduce stoppages and increase efficiency, in
packaging used guarantees shipments worldwide. . which we are a benchmark for the industry. .
Reliability and longevity. VYC technology is the right choice. The Remember that VYC Industrial, s.a. has an international
valves are designed to last the lifetime of a facility. They are efficient sales network offering valves, spare parts and support
and effective, providing real guarantees for plant operators or owners. worldwide.
Precise operation.

Certifications in compliance with directive 97/23/EC module

D 'Production quality assurance, final inspection, testing and
system monitoring' certified by notified organisation No. 0035
TV RHEINLAND INDUSTRIE SERVICE GMBH-TV Rheinland
Group, audit report No. 01 202 E/Q 13 9444.
This is in accordance with ATEX Directive 94/9/EC "Equipment
and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive
atmospheres".
International approvals: ISCIR, ITI, GOST, SELO, IBR, among
others.
Approved and/or installed in any company with liquid flows.

'Made in Europe' Quality. The quality standards of our products

are recognised throughout the world, and not because they
are demanded of us, but because we demand them of ourselves.
We develop and manufacture our products in Terrassa,
Barcelona (Catalonia, Spain). Not just a sample, but every
single one of our valves undergoes an extensive and rigorous
quality control programme before leaving our facilities.
Our products and processes are certified and accredited and
are subject to regular audits to improve these high standards.
Our quality system for design, manufacture and marketing
complies with UNE EN ISO 9001, as certified by TV CERT
of the TV Anlagentechnik GmbH.
Comprehensive technical information; assembly and dismantling
instructions, supplementary technical instructions, operating
principles and more, all in paper, digital or video format. .
Customers and partners, along with operators and maintenance
managers will find a wide range of training courses. Our highly
qualified teaching staff offer courses rich in training and educational
content at our classrooms in Terrassa (Barcelona) or at the attendees'
own facilities. We offer standard courses or ones tailored to the
participants' interests.
On ending the course, skills tests are given and accreditation
diplomas, verified and issued by certification and inspection bodies,
are awarded.

We make every effort to stay at the forefront in this service and

support area to successfully guarantee satisfaction with our valves.

We would be delighted to welcome you on to one of our training

courses.

Frequent attendance at the most prestigious international industry

trade shows, advertising, personal visits and permanent contact
with our customers.
Service, customer care, short and reliable delivery times...an
entire technical and sales team working to meet your needs.
Our spirit of renewal means we are constantly working on our
line of investments, new products, machinery, methods, processes
and more.
We do what we enjoy and we enjoy what we do. All this would
be impossible without you, our customers, in all industrial
sectors, who place your trust in us on a daily basis.

VYC Industrial, s.a. is excited about the future, with the

experience of the past.
Our market concept drives us to satisfy our customers' needs.
We collaborate and communicate with them constantly, as it
is only together that we can develop the best solutions.
We review our quality procedures and make every effort to
improve the performance and efficiency of our products, if at
all possible. Only in this way can we ensure our customers'
success. Product innovation and continuous improvement
processes guarantee future success.
We manufacture our products, carefully selecting the materials.
We are particularly sensitive to and respectful of the environment.
We protect and conserve it. Today, our products enjoy deserved
international prestige. VYC Industrial, s.a. does business in
almost 100 countries in all the continents. Our internationalisation
is proof that good work knows no frontiers.
 In manufacturing our boilers we used components that were
difficult to find in the national market and difficult to import. We
overcame this difficulty by manufacturing valves, pressure gauges
and other components for our own use. Over time, we built up
VYC Industrial, s.a. was founded in Terrassa, Barcelona, (Spain) a manufacturing programme that was sufficiently attractive to
at the beginning of the century, in 1914, at the height of the be marketed separately, and thus our current valve manufacturing
Catalan textile industry. began.
At first we specialised in heating, but the emerging textile Our origins were with steam, and that has enabled us to become
industry needed companies specialising in steam and our recognised specialists with a closely related valve manufacturing
knowledge of boilers meant we were well placed to exploit this programme:
market. We started as installers, but as the company became
more technically proficient we established ourselves as
manufacturers of steam boilers and textile machinery. Safety_Check_Steam traps
Reducing_Mixing_Float-buoys
Instrumentation_Bleeding for steam boilers
Automatic level controller
Level indicators-sight glasses
Safe and efficient
plants and processes
You'll find VYC safety valves in pressurised
systems for steam, gas and liquids which require
careful protection.

All kinds of industries trust in our safety:

chemical, petrochemical, refineries, water
supply systems, energy supply and generation,
process steam systems, equipment, capital
asset manufacturers and more.

We develop tailored solutions and standard

products for all these applications. Heart and technology
Safety valves
We are in permanent contact with our
customers and partners, engineering firms,
engineers and plant operators. Their information
and our know-how mean we can offer an
increasingly optimised, effective and flexible
product to protect people and assets.

There are many reasons they trust in us for

their safety:

The VYC safety valve is the highest selling

valve in Spain and one of the most widely
distributed and prestigious valves throughout
the world.

Design based on 'International standard

ISO 4126-1 safety valves'.

Specifications:
90 angle stop.
Operated by direct-operation coiled spring.
Simple construction ensuring minimal
maintenance.
Interior body designed to provide a favourable
flow profile.
Materials carefully selected for resistance to
wear and corrosion.
Fitted with a draining screw to release Pressure under control Specialists in steam
condensate. Reducing valves Mixing valves
Self-centring valve.
Axis with lever positioner to facilitate immediate
manual operation.
In the high-performance models, the elevator
is separate from the shut-off, facilitating sudden
opening with steam expansion and guaranteeing
opening precision and complete shut-off with
all fluids.
Our valves are supplied sealed at the trip
pressure requested.

The valve is accompanied by the certificate

for materials with its castings, calibrations,
tests and performance levels in accordance
with EN-10204 3.1, and its run chart. The
instruction manual is also enclosed, in
accordance with P.E.D.9 7/23 EC. Without
doubt, the demands we place on our products
are demonstrated by these certificates, some
of the most complete in the world.

Precise operation of opening and closing.

High discharge capacity.

In accordance with ATEX Directive 94/9/EC

"Equipment and protective systems intended
for use in potentially explosive atmospheres". Treating steam seriously
Bleeding for steam boilers
 Simple perfection Efficient, green energy
Check valves Steam traps

Simplicity and efficiency Precise, reliable regulation

Float-Buoys Instrumentation

We stay level Clear, transparent level

Automatic level controller Level indicators-Sight glasses
Our employees and their experience are our greatest
asset. Generation after generation, we have been able
to pass on our accumulated experience. Our personnel
have been fully trained and qualified. Their knowledge of
products, methods, processes and applications, combined
with our enthusiasm and dynamism help us stay at the
cutting edge of innovation and quality.

Our technicians-sales staff are constantly aware of the

need to meet our customer needs. As a result of our work with universities, we have a staff
of technicians-sales people consisting almost entirely of
We value integrity, technical perfection, international trained engineers. We use the most advanced and
adaptability and the cultural diversity offered by the sophisticated tools in the field of design (Autodesk-
market. Inventor), finite element simulation (ANSYS) and calculation
supported by our own software.
We work in close conjunction with universities, research
and development centres and training centres. We have
received awards in recognition of this on numerous We are experts in fluid dynamics, we have experimented
occasions, of which we are proud and satisfied. We with materials and we know and understand industrial
understand that we must cultivate and care for this asset processes. With these ingredients, it is easy to offer
from the bottom up. This learning programme will help advice on the correct choice of valve and provide an
ensure our future. optimum solution for each application.

VYC Industrial, s.a. meets all work health and safety

standards. Through our own wishes and the demands
we place on ourselves, external bodies regularly audit
us and certify that in this area too we achieve excellence.
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