Global Valve And Controls Blog Hydrostatic shell testing

Many times a client of ours will ask us to do additional testing to the valve/s before they purchase. One of the tests that is asked for is called hydrostatic shell testing and because we have our certification for API 598 such a test like this is no problem at all. Hydrostatic shell testing means that the shell, or the body of the valve will go through a pressure test. All valves MUST be hydrostatic ( WATER) shell tested to verify the valve can handle...