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Company details for:

Flow Control Co Ltd

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Unit 1,
Mount Street Business Park,
Nechells,
Birmingham,
West Midlands,
B7 5QU,
United Kingdom

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Actuators

The Flow Control Group provides a comprehensive range of actuators for water, wastewater, oil and gas, and industrial process applications. Proper actuator selection is key to system performance, and our expert team ensures the right fit for each application. With our in-house actuation facility, we assist in selection, fitting, setting, and testing before delivery. If needed, our site services team can also retrofit actuators on-site.

Air Valves

The Flow Control Group offers a full range of air valves for water, wastewater, oil and gas, and industrial process applications. Proper valve selection is crucial for optimal performance, and our expert team ensures the right fit for each need. Our air valves are integral to customised solutions for pressure control, regulation, and surge prevention in pressurised systems.

Anson Flow Valves

The Flow Control Group is an authorised distributor of Anson Ball Valves, check, globe, gate, and butterfly valves, with extensive UK stock. We specialise in valves for oil, gas, petrochemical, and processing industries, offering ball valves in ANSI, DIN, and Fire Safe API 607 standards, operating up to 6000 psi.

Our range includes cryogenic valves (BS 6364), floating and trunnion-mounted ball valves, high-pressure valves (ANSI Class 1500-2500), instrumentation, multi-port, sanitary, V-port flow control, heat-jacketed, PFA-lined, and spring return handle valves. We also supply custom control valves in Hastelloy C, Monel, Alloy 20, 254 SMO, Duplex, Super Duplex, Titanium, and other high-performance alloys for demanding applications.

Ball Float Valves

The Flow Control Group offers a full range of ball float valves for water, wastewater, oil and gas, and industrial process applications. Proper valve selection is crucial for optimal performance, and our expert team ensures the right fit for each application. Designed to regulate flow into tanks, ball float valves help prevent overfills and spills by controlling the delivery rate.

Ball Valves

The Flow Control Group provides a comprehensive selection of ball valves for water, wastewater, oil and gas, and industrial applications. Proper valve selection is key to system performance, and our experts ensure the right fit. We stock a variety of materials and designs, from cost-effective to high-pressure options, including one-piece, two-piece, three-piece, 3-way, reduced bore, full bore, fire-safe, union, and cryogenic valves.

Bursting Disc

The Flow Control Group offers a full range of bursting discs for water, wastewater, oil and gas, and industrial applications. Selecting the right disc is crucial for system safety and performance, and our experts ensure the best fit. Also known as rupture or burst discs, these non-reclosing pressure relief devices protect systems by isolating pressure relief valves, minimising emissions, and ensuring safe pressure control in critical and sanitary processes.

Decanting Arms

The Flow Control Group designs, manufactures, and installs a comprehensive range of decanting arms for water, wastewater, and industrial applications. Proper selection and operation are key to optimal performance. As one of Europe’s leading flow control equipment manufacturers, we deliver high-quality, specialist solutions.

Diaphragm Valves

The Flow Control Group provides a comprehensive range of diaphragm valves for water, wastewater, oil and gas, and industrial processes. Proper valve selection is crucial for optimal performance, and our expert team ensures the right fit for each application. We offer durable diaphragm options designed for the most demanding environments.

Flap Valves

The Flow Control Group designs, manufactures, and installs a full range of decanting arms for water, wastewater, and industrial applications. Proper selection and operation are crucial for optimal performance. As one of Europe’s leading flow control equipment manufacturers, we deliver high-quality, specialised solutions.

Gate Globe Check Valves

The Flow Control Group provides a comprehensive range of gate, globe, and check valves for various oil and gas applications. Proper selection and operation are key to performance, and our expert team ensures the right fit for each use. Our valves come in carbon, stainless, and alloy steel with API-compliant trims and multiple end connection options.

Gate Valves

The Flow Control Group offers a full range of gate valves for water, wastewater, oil and gas, and industrial process sectors. Proper valve selection and operating protocols are crucial for optimal performance, and our team has the expertise to recommend the best solution. We supply metal-seated gate valves for water applications, up to 2500mm, with WRAS approval for water use.

Handstops

The Flow Control Group designs, manufactures, and installs a comprehensive range of handstops for various applications in the water, wastewater, and industrial process sectors. Proper selection and specification of handstops, along with their operating protocols, are crucial for optimal performance. We are one of Europe's leading manufacturers of specialised flow control equipment.

High Performance Butterfly Valves

The Flow Control Group offers a full range of high-performance butterfly valves for various applications in the water, wastewater, oil and gas, and industrial process sectors. Proper valve selection and specification are key to ensuring optimal performance. With our expertise, we can identify the ideal valve for your needs. We are approved distributors of BAC High Performance Butterfly Valves both in the UK and internationally.

High Pressure Knife Gate Valves

The Flow Control Group manufactures high-performance knife gate valves designed for handling and controlling fluids with suspended solids, including dirty liquids, heavy slurries, and sludge, often abrasive or corrosive in nature. These valves are full bore, rubber-seated, fully lugged, and suitable for high-pressure, bi-directional end-of-line duty. They are ideal for use in sewage, slurries, and wastewater with high dried solids content.

Hogfors Valves

The Flow Control Group offers a full range of Hogfors valves for various applications in the energy and industrial process sectors. With extensive knowledge and expertise, the Flow Control team ensures the selection of the ideal valve for optimal performance. We supply Hogfors valves and spares, including butterfly, ball (including V Port), control, balancing, basis weight valves, and strainers.

Adjustable Bellmouth / Hydrostatic Valves

The Flow Control Group designs, manufactures, and installs a comprehensive range of Adjustable Bellmounts for various applications in the water, wastewater, civil engineering, and industrial process sectors. Proper specification and selection of a Bellmouth, along with its operating protocols, are crucial for optimal performance. We are one of Europe's top manufacturers of specialised flow control equipment.

Knife Gate Valve

The Flow Control Group manufactures and supplies a variety of standard uni- and bi-directional wafer and lugged style knife gate valves for tight shut-off. We also provide high-pressure and specialised knife gate valves, as well as custom-designed valves for specific operations.

Knife gate valves are ideal for managing fluids with suspended solids, dirty liquids, and heavy slurries or sludges, often abrasive and corrosive.

These valves typically feature a blade with a rounded bottom and chamfered knife-edge to cut through challenging media. The gland packing can be replaced without removing the valve from the pipeline.

Non Return Check Valves

The Flow Control Group offers a comprehensive range of Non-Return/Check Valves for various applications in the water, wastewater, oil and gas, and industrial process sectors.

The correct valve specification and selection are crucial for optimal performance. The Flow Control team has the expertise to identify the right valve for each application.

These valves are designed to allow flow in one direction only, providing a shut-off to prevent reverse fluid flow. They can be adapted to different types of installations, each with its unique characteristics. Operation can be mechanical, hydraulic, physical, or chemical.

Penstocks Valves

The Flow Control Group designs, manufactures, and installs a full range of penstocks for diverse applications across water, wastewater, civil engineering, dockyard, and industrial process sectors.

Proper specification and selection of a penstock, along with its operating protocols, are crucial for ensuring optimal performance.

As one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of specialized flow control equipment, The Flow Control Group offers unmatched expertise.

Plastic Valves

The Flow Control Group offers a comprehensive range of plastic valves and fittings for various applications in water, wastewater, oil and gas, and industrial processes.

Selecting the right valve and its operating protocols is key to ensuring optimal performance. The Flow Control team possesses the expertise to choose the correct valve for your needs.

Our plastic ball valve range includes PVC-U, ABS, PVC-C, PVDF, and PP-H options, available in threaded, imperial and metric, double union, single union, and 3-way configurations.

Plug Valves

The Flow Control Group offers a complete range of plug valves for various applications across the water, wastewater, oil and gas, and industrial process sectors.

Selecting the right valve and its operating protocols is crucial for optimal performance. The Flow Control team has the expertise to identify the most suitable valve for your application.

Eccentric plug valves are versatile for isolation, shutoff, throttling, and control, handling both clean and dirty liquids, sludge, slurries, and gases. Available in sizes from 15-1800 mm, with a temperature range up to 150°C, they feature resilient plug facings for bi-directional shutoff or metal plugs for ANSI/FCI 70-2 Class IV shutoff. Welded nickel seats protect against corrosion, while the raised seat helps push away solids for reliable closure. Cast iron valves are pressure-rated to 175 psi CWP for sizes 0.5 to 12 inches, with larger sizes rated to 150 psi. Ductile iron valves are rated to 285 psi for sizes 12 inches and smaller, and 250 psi for larger sizes.

Pressure Control

The Flow Control Group provides a full range of control valves for various applications in the water, wastewater, oil and gas, and industrial process sectors.

Choosing the right valve and its operating protocols is crucial for optimal performance. The Flow Control team has the expertise to select the best valve for your specific needs.

Control valves are integral to our tailored solutions for pressure control, regulation, and surge prevention in pressurised systems.

Solenoid Valves

The Flow Control Group offers a comprehensive range of solenoid valves for various applications in the water, wastewater, oil and gas, and industrial process sectors.

Proper valve selection and its operating protocols are key to achieving optimal performance. The Flow Control team has the expertise to determine the ideal valve for each application.

Solenoid valves are used to automatically control fluid flow. These versatile valves can distribute, mix, shut off, or release fluids. They are also suitable for controlling larger industrial valves, motors, or cylinders in fluid power pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

Stop Logs

The Flow Control Group designs, manufactures, and installs stop/flood logs for various applications in the water, wastewater, civil engineering, dockyard, and industrial process sectors.

Choosing the right stop log and its operating protocols is crucial for optimal performance.

The Flow Control Group is one of Europe’s top manufacturers of specialized flow control equipment.

Strainer

The Flow Control Group offers a full range of strainers for various applications in the water, wastewater, oil and gas, and industrial process sectors.

Selecting the right strainer and its operating protocols is crucial for optimal performance. The Flow Control team has the expertise to identify the ideal strainer for any application.

Strainers are used to remove unwanted solids from liquid, gas, or steam lines through a perforated or wire mesh element. They help protect pumps, meters, control valves, steam traps, regulators, and other process equipment in pipelines.

About us

Flow Control Co Ltd comprises companies with well-established expertise in providing custom solutions to the Water, Industrial, and Oil & Gas industries.

The Group unites Cotswold Valves Limited, Flow Control Company Limited, Cotswold Penstocks Limited, and Cotswold Access Chambers Limited to deliver engineered solutions across multiple sectors for customers.

With over 40 years of flow control experience, we are known for our product expertise and industry knowledge. Supported by our own engineered and manufactured products, along with access to a wide range of international valve brands, The Flow Control Group offers valve, penstock, and actuator solutions for any application.

Our Services Include:

Consultancy & Technical Advice

We take pride in our technical expertise, offering it to customers throughout the design, procurement, installation, and commissioning stages of projects. Our goal is to provide the best long-term solution through thoughtful product selection. By understanding how products perform, interact, and relate to operating media, we ensure optimal product choices that improve performance and lower long-term costs.

Installation & Turnkey Solution Provider

As part of our comprehensive solution, the Flow Control Group's OEM-trained engineers conduct thorough site surveys, including the removal of existing drive components if needed, and gather all necessary dimensions to design the mechanical components for mounting new actuators onto existing valves. In cases of limited space or access, we can design safe remote-drive solutions using extended spindles, pedestals, and drive adaptors. We follow established methodologies and reliable design processes throughout.

Actuator Service & Repair

Our skilled team of technicians is available to provide actuation service and repairs, either at our facility or directly at your business location.

On-Site Commissioning & Servicing

We can handle the on-site commissioning of valves and actuators, as well as assist with the installation of flow control equipment. With our experience and expertise, we provide a full range of services, including retrofit and repair solutions, for both planned and emergency maintenance, ensuring hassle-free valve servicing.

Manufacturing & Design

The Flow Control Group has an in-house machining and fabrication facility that produces penstocks, knife gate valves, flap valves, stop logs, and hydrostatic valves. We also manufacture related valve equipment, such as drive bushes, pedestals, and extension spindles. This in-house capability guarantees precise manufacturing and quick response times.

… And more.

The business serves various sectors, including oil, gas, industrial, water, wastewater, sewage, chemical, and power generation. We offer consultancy services such as product specification, selection, valve sizing, actuation, flow and pressure management, installation, and supply and retrofit of spare parts and replacements.

Our diverse project team collaborates closely with customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders to ensure timely delivery and exceptional quality. We provide solutions that reflect our commitment to excellence and offer industry-leading warranties and support services.

While others provide products, we deliver tailored engineering solutions.

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