Is your valve behaving like a loan shark? - IPC Valves

30 Jun.,2025

 

Is your valve behaving like a loan shark? - IPC Valves

When a loan shark lends money, they make it look easy. The borrower gets the cash quickly without much paperwork, there are not many conditions on how the money should be spent. However, later the borrower discovers that there are hidden costs. The rate of interest is higher, payments could be demanded much before the agreed-upon deadline, and even the borrower’s life is threatened. It’s a debt trap.

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The price seemed low when the service was first sought, but it had much higher hidden costs. If the borrower had considered the hidden costs first, he would have approached the right lender.

The same could be said for valves. 

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The cost of a valve is not limited to its buying price or even the maintenance cost. There are many other factors impacting valve costs. Not being aware of these factors could turn your valves into loan sharks that keep demanding money, but offer little in terms of performance.

Here are 4 major factors that turn your valves into loan sharks! 

It needs frequent servicing

A loan shark will create problems in debt servicing. He will demand a higher amount of EMI, and could resort to threats for recovery.  If your valve requires frequent maintenance, it is doing the same to you. You are now frequently setting aside time and money to inspect and repair the valve. Over a few months or years, it could add up to a big amount.

Tools such as data-driven maintenance could help optimize both the time and cost of valve maintenance.

It promises more but delivers little

Many times a loan shark typically offers the borrower more money than the latter actually needs. What he does not tell the borrower is that it entails a higher interest and that the surplus cash is actually a burden. Many times, oversized valves are installed for safety reasons. But that could cost the user in terms of money, and performance.

If the valve size is larger than needed, a small change in valve position could affect the media flow in a big way. It could then impact the downstream process. Additionally, larger valves have higher maintenance costs. So, the valve will guzzle up more money and deliver little performance.

Choosing the right size of the valve could go a long way in saving your buying costs + operational costs.

Lack of quality and authenticity

As opposed to a bank, a loan shark could be a shady character. When he lends to someone like a poor farmer, the actual motive could be taking over the latter’s land. Similarly, many users order valves from faraway markets to save costs. It is difficult to monitor the manufacturing and testing conditions of these valves.

Sometimes, these valves do not bear the essential quality certificates as well. When such valves are put into operation, they need frequent maintenance or early replacement. Thus, we could say the valve’s actual intention was just to drain your money.

At IPC, we address the customer’s concerns about traceability with effective solutions. The customers can now track the progress of their valves through the manufacturing and testing process and get their issues tackled at the earliest.

The valve cannot be used for multiple roles

There is a key difference between a loan shark and a bank. A bank acts as your investment advisor, offers interest on your investments, and lends you money. It could divert your investment money to debt servicing, making debt management easier. A loan shark can do nothing more than just lend money and pressure the lenders for recovery.

Many customized valves only offer good service in specific applications. On the other hand, in rare circumstances, if the entire line has to be shut down, these valves too become useless. However, modular valves can be removed and deployed into new roles. IPC supplies both standard and customized valves.

Conclusion

When buying a valve, it is necessary to ascertain its quality and monitor the testing. Additionally, look for valves that are easy to clean and repair and can be replaced quickly. Finding a reliable and trustworthy partner to supply valves could solve this problem. Sourcing all of your valves from a single supplier also ensures more reliability and ease of maintenance in your network.

IPC specializes in fulfilling the most urgent demands for quality valves. We supply standardized valves in the shortest possible lead-time along with a dedicated post-sales service.

Choosing the Right Control Valve Manufacturer in the United States

By: Jillian Chisefsky

Anix Valve USA is an industrial and fittings manufacturer for importers, distributors, and OEM customers. Anix has a proven track record of delivering high quality, reliable and effective products along with personable customer support, a team of technical experts, competitive pricing, and proper certifications. Trusted since to meet the needs of a wide range of industries including oil, gas, electricity, biology, pharmaceutical, textile, fiber, military, water supply, commercial plumbing and more.

Table of Contents:

Choosing the Right Control Valve Manufacturer

Quality

Product Variety

Industry Standards

Technical Expertise

Availability

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Customer Service

Quality

Consider a control valve manufacturer based on their high quality and reliable products. Quality control valves start with basic product design and the sourcing of raw materials, to the manufacturing process, product testing and certifications. Also take into consideration the manufacturer’s quality of customer service and reputation.

What determines quality?

Materials: The raw materials used are high quality and durable to ensure the longevity and reliability of the final product. Anix uses premium quality materials such as carbon steel, stainless steel, brass and cast iron.

Testing: Testing may include performance, durability, safety, and compliance testing. Testing is used to ensure the products are not only safe to use, but they perform correctly, are durable and comply with industry standards.Anix ensures the quality and safety of its products by performing these tests.

Design: Design factors include functionality, ergonomics, durability, simplicity, aesthetics, and innovation.  Anix designs products with the end-user in mind, ensuring the preferences and needs of the customer. Anix makes sure the design is durable and adheres to wear and tear during long-term use.

Quality Control: Quality control includes material and component inspections, process control, and product inspections. Anix inspects the raw materials used to create the product to ensure they meet high standards; there are strict procedures used to monitor and control each manufacturing process.

Continuous Improvement: The manufacturer strives to create and provide products that satisfy customer needs and expectations. Anix regularly reviews its products and services by taking customer feedback, adopting the latest technology, and providing ongoing training and development to employees.

Product Variety

A good manufacturer will offer a wide array of products. There should be a range of valves to meet various application requirements and industry needs.

Anix Valve USA offers control, ball, gate, globe, check and trunnion valves, Y strainers, pipe fittings and more. Anix can meet the diverse needs of customers by offering several categories of products such as electrical, security lighting and HVAC valves.                                                                        

ANIX Stainless Steel Y strainer Class 800 Threaded NPT

ANIX Stainless Steel Globe Valve Class 150 / 300 RF

ANIX Sanitary Butterfly Valve - Clamp End / Pull Handle

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Cost

Find a manufacturer that gives you the best value for your money. Anix offers competitive pricing for its customers, making an affordable option for those looking for a cost-conscious solution.

Manufacturers should have:

Lean manufacturing: Focusing on limiting waste through the manufacturing process while still maximizing efficiency. This helps reduce the costs of product without trading off quality.

Strategic Sourcing: Carefully source raw materials from trusted and reliable suppliers at a favorable cost to ensure the product is affordable.

Economies of Scale: Companies can reduce the cost per unit by producing a high volume of products at one time. Because of this, Anix customers could save by buying in larger volumes.

Automation: Using advanced technology to push efficiency in the workplace and continuously improve work processes.

Industry Standards

Look for manufacturers that meet relevant industry certifications, such as API, ISO, ASME, and NACE. Industry standards and certifications are crucial for a manufacturer to provide high quality products that are safe, perform well and can withstand wear and tear.

Some Key Certifications for the Control Valve Industry Include:

API (The American Petroleum Institute): Widely recognized as the benchmark for high quality and performance of the oil and gas industry.

ISO (The International Organization for Standardization): An international quality recognition system that ensures a company can meet customer needs properly.

ASME (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers): Sets the standards for pressure vessel design, construction, and inspection.

NACE (The National Association of Corrosion Engineers): Standards for protection from corrosion.

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Technical Expertise

The manufacturer should have a team of advanced expertise for proper technical support to help with choosing the right valve for your needs and helping you after the sale. They should create a customer relationship ensuring that you are satisfied with their product.

Anix has a team of expertly trained engineers and staff that will provide knowledge of design, function, and repair of products for the electrical, lighting, HVAC and many more industries. The team is knowledgeable of the latest technological and industry trends. The company invests in intellectual research and development to stay on top of competitors and constantly improve the quality of their products.

Availability

Consider the convenience of the manufacturer. You want one that will have your item in stock and deliver your order on time. Choose a manufacturer that will adhere to your desired timeframe.

As a globalized brand, Anix provides products and services through a number of distributors around the world. Products are readily accessible to customers with reliable delivery and after sale support. Anix provides quick response time to customers looking for help.

Customer Service

Find a manufacturer that offers support from choosing a product to installation, maintenance, and repair services. The manufacturer should be personable and available to assist your every need.

Anix USA is committed to offering exceptional customer service that includes product training, maintenance, customization, warranty, quick response time and support after the sale. Anix ensures that customers get the value for the cost by providing these extra services before and after the sale.

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