The AVT EZ Valve, an insertion valve, can be used within a range of applications across many industries such as oil refineries and water utility networks. Learn more on the AVT Industries & Applications page:
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Industrial and Mechanical Solutions
Refineries, tank farms, process plants, and many other industrial and mechanical operations require a constant supply of running water to remain operational. If a break or leak occurs on a water line or a piece of equipment fed by water, such as booster pumps, require repair or maintenance, many times, operations must be halted.
Having the equipment on hand to avoid shutdowns save industrial and mechanical operations millions of dollars a year, and is a vital part of any maintenance contractor's toolkit.
Learn more about our solutions to the challenges faced by the Industrial and Mechanical industries here.

Fire Hydrants
Across the US alone there are nearly 9 million* fire hydrants, many of which are not operational due to their need for repair.
In many cases repairs to these vital resources are postponed time and time again as shutting off their water supply would lead to local businesses and homes, also losing their water supply. This leaves water districts and municipalities with the delicate balancing act of ensuring enough hydrants are in operation, should they be needed, while not disrupting their communities to carry out repairs.
Typically fire hydrants are supplied by a ‘T’ line. This is a small section of water line that is fed by the main line running along a street. Conventional water valves require a large section of pipe to be available when installed due to the need for at least two excavations for the fitting of line stops and a valve, but the AVT EZ Valve, an insertion valve, requires just one small excavation meaning they can be fit on this small ‘T’ line and isolate the hydrant without having any effect on the rest of the local water supply.
Learn more here.

Addition of Control Points
Many water networks are decades old and when originally created, were not designed to handle the new infrastructure that was added over the years.
This issue affects thousands of communities around the world and in many cases, water companies choose to insert new valves to create control points around their networks. These points enable water network operators to isolate small areas should they need to repair burst mains or carry out routine maintenance.
The AVT EZ Valve, an insertion valve, is proving to be the valve of choice when it comes to creating these new control points as it can be installed with just one excavation being made, on a relatively short section of pipe and without the need to shut off the water supply.
- AVT Designs New EZ Valve® to Isolate Aged Transmission Main
- AVT EZ Valve® Improves Water Line Operability
- AVT EZ Valve® Install Keeps Work on Track at German Oil Refinery
- AVT EZ Valve® Installed to Maintain Medical District’s Water Supply
- AVT EZ Valve® Repairs Municipal Water System Without Interrupting Service
- AVT EZ Valve® Restores Water Treatment Plant Main
- AVT EZ Valve®and R2M Site Services ensured the hot water kept running at UK hospital
- AVT EZ Valve®ensured the water kept flowing at a hospital
- AVT EZ Valve®keeps multi-million-pound Sellafield project on track
- EZ Valve® Enables Flow Control on Million-Gallon Tank
- EZ Valve® Restores Ruptured Water Main to Safe Service
- EZ Valve® Technology Improves Water Service Reliability
- Fire Hydrant Repair Program Enabled By AVT EZ Valve®
- First 3” EZ Valve® Installed in the U.S. Isolates Church Enabling Repairs
- Modified AVT EZ Valve® Provides Line Control Without Suspending Service
- PVC Line Returns to Service Thanks to AVT EZ Valve® and R2M Site Services
- RentEZ Program Enables Rapid Repair of Water Storage Tank Line
- University System Remains Operational Thanks to AVT EZ Valve®
- Vital fire suppression line remains live while AVT EZ Valve® is installed