OPERATIONAL,
FINANCIAL &
ESG BENEFITS

ATLAS COPCO CUSTOMERS
REGULARLY SEE RESULTS LIKE THESE:

SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE, INCREASED RELIABILITY, EASIER REPAIRS

Whether you’re doing equipment service callouts yourself or managing those who do, StraightFlo™ valves make your job a lot easier. Compared to conventional compressor valves, revolutionary StraightFlo™ valves perform substantially better, run significantly longer, require far less maintenance, and are fast and simple to service… guaranteed.

5x to 35x

LONGER SERVICE INTERVAL

Up to 15%

THROUGHPUT IMPROVEMENT OR POWER SAVINGS

UNMATCHED
RELIABILITY

Instead of mere weeks or months, StraightFlo™ valves operate for years in the field. More tolerant of liquid and debris, they turn problems into producers and they’re so dependable, we back them with one of the best warranties in the business.

YEAR

LIMITED WARRANTY

STAINLESS HOUSING

SERVICED ON SITE
IN MINUTES

While conventional valves must be swapped and sent out for machining, StraightFlo™ valves can be refurbished on site without special tools or skilled labor.

They are as easy to service offshore as on dry land. And with no need to stockpile spare valves, you can reduce inventory by more than 80%.

The main benefit is an increase in Mean Time Between Failure on all of the compressors. We used to average 0.5 to 2 years, now we’re confident we’ll be able to get 5+ years or more. Our longest current run time is 3.5 years, and the valves still look great. ”

– Large Refinery Customer

THE SECRET?
IT'S ALL IN THE
MODULAR DESIGN.

Our patented design delivers extraordinary reliability and efficiency by eliminating the common points of failure. There are no helical coil springs. No plates, rings, or poppets. No moving plastic components. In other words, none of the things that often fail rapidly in a compressor during operation.

Instead, the StraightFlo™ Valve features interchangeable reed valve modules that allow the gas to flow in a straight path rather than the tortuous path found in conventional valves, resulting in significantly reduced pressure drops and valve losses.

STRAIGHTFLO™ VALVES HAVE A HIGH RETURN ON INVESTMENT AND A SHORT PAYBACK PERIOD.

SEE WHAT WE'VE DONE FOR OTHERS.

CASE STUDIES

INNOVATIVE,
EFFICIENT,
& GREEN

With each passing year, there’s growing concern about methane intensity. Legislation is becoming increasingly stringent and public scrutiny more intensive.

At Atlas Copco, we are committed to improving energy efficiency, reducing the carbon footprint of our customers, and doing the right thing for the environment. One of our primary goals is to help you achieve as close to net-zero as possible.

Reduce
Environmental
Impact

Replacing conventional valves with Straight Flo™ Valves improves compressor performance and efficiency, making the collection, transfer, and distribution of energy resources more eco-friendly.

Atlas Copco’s Valves’ StraightFlo™ Valves play a significant role in reducing environmental impact across various industries. These valves enhance efficiency by minimizing pressure drops and turbulence in reciprocating compressors, ultimately leading to reduced energy consumption and a lower carbon footprint associated with compressor operations. Importantly, they help tackle methane and CO2 emissions, potent greenhouse gases, by extending run times and reducing venting, blowdown, and flaring events, as well as by reducing emissions from engines and electricity generation.

Highly Efficient Valves = Less Fuel Used

Up To 10% Less In A Typical 1000 Rpm High Speed Pipeline Application.

Dramatically Reduced Methane Emissions

5x To 25x Less Burnt/Unburnt Emissions From Venting, Purging, Flaring/Blow Down Of Pipes.

Fewer Materials = Less Material Waste

No Machining, Replacement Seats Or Guards Means Far Less Discarded Material.

REDUCE NOISE AND VIBRATIONS

With no plates, poppets, or rings impacting against a valve seat or guard, the StraightFlo™ Valve generates substantially lower vibration and noise levels than conventional valves.

10X LOWER VIBRATION LEVELS

6-8 DECIBELS LESS NOISE

REDUCES AMOUNT OF SOUND DAMPENING INSULATION

IN FACT, ACCORDING TO A THIRD-PARTY COMPRESSOR PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS REPORT:

“THE VALVES OPERATE QUIETER WITH LESS CHATTER. THE DISCHARGE TEMPERATURES ARE ALSO ~14 DEGREES LOWER IN THIS TEST. THE UNIT PRODUCES MORE CAPACITY FOR AN AVERAGE OF 7% LESS HORSEPOWER. THE VALVES OPERATE COOLER WITH LESS VIBRATION.”

– A MAJOR PETROLEUM PRODUCT PRODUCER

Field Measurements On An Ariel JGD/2, 1100 Rpm

Original Plate Valves: Pronounced Opening And Closing Impacts + Noise From Flow.

SFV Valves: Same Resolution

Valve Opening And Closing Is Negligible.
10 Psi Lower Peak Cylinder Pressures.