Businesses from a variety of sectors that require high-performance, durable, and reliable components and who are deciding between forged and cast valves, often opt for forged parts. This is because the forging process involves bashing heated metal into a desired shape, refining its grain structure and eliminating any risk of internal voids or weaknesses that may arise during the casting manufacturing process. As a result, forged valves are known for their superior strength, toughness, and resilience to impact, making them the ideal choice for high-pressure and high-temperature applications, compared to castings.

The casting process involves pouring molten metal into a mould, which can sometimes lead to internal defects such as porosity, cavities, or inclusions. These defects can compromise valve integrity, leading to failures under stress, as the metal gives way and the valve fails. However, a forged valve does not experience these internal defects, ensuring a dense, defect-free structure that enhances valve reliability. This means that forged valves excel in high-pressure and high-temperature environments, such as within the oil & gas, petrochemical, and power generation sectors.

Various industries already rely on Brockhouse’s forged valves due to their durability and long life span; our forged valves are synonymous with strength, reliability, and precision.  Our commitment to quality makes us a trusted supplier across multiple industries, particularly where performance and safety are vitally important. With 140 years of expertise, Brockhouse continues to support global industrial operations with innovative valve solutions tailored to meet the most demanding applications.

Considering a forging? Contact us today.

Brockhouse has a proud history dating back over 140 years. Our skilled workforce has been producing quality forgings for over a century establishing a strong reputation as a market leader, working with a network of customers globally. From our West Bromwich based facility, we offer a complete service including design, die & tool manufacture, forging, machining, and heat treatment for items up to 400 kgs in weight.

We pride ourselves on our ability to meet the challenges of fast response, high quality and low-cost solutions that our customers require. Our manufacturing facilities enable us to offer the widest range of products from a single forge.

Contact us today, call us on 0121 556 1241 or email info@brockhouse.co.uk.