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A significant milestone for Europe’s sustainable energy supply has been reached: In the scope of the Austrian large-scale project Kühtai 2 Pumped Storage Hydropower Station implemented by TIWAG (Tiroler Wasserkraft AG), the newly developed butterfly valves of the VAG EKN® S type made by the VAG Group, a valve manufacturer based in Mannheim/Germany, will be installed for the first time. The shut-off and safety valves specially designed for high-performance applications in the hydropower area set new standards in terms of technology, safety and efficiency – and will demonstrate their strengths in one of Europe’s highest pumped storage hydropower stations in the future.

It is known in the market like no other: the VAG BETA® Gate Valve, which has been synonymous for resiliant-seated gate valves worldwide since 1968. 57 years after its launch, the BETA 500, the youngest member of the series, will be launched on the market in 2025, setting standards for the future. This innovative valve combines state-of-the-art technology and maximum precision and offers the most reliable shut-off function on the market. Combined with environmentally friendly production and proven quality, the BETA 500 meets the demanding requirements of the 21st century to a particularly high degree.

Control valves made by VAG are real allrounders: Sophisticated engineering makes these valves control professionals designed to the specific requirements of each customer. In this context, precision in the control of enormous amounts of water while almost completely preventing cavitation wherever possible always has first priority, as the control of pressure and flow in water pipeline networks and the regulation of the level in water tanks range among the fundamental disciplines in water management. Cavitation, a phenomenon that is always associated with regulation, makes it necessary to find ways of suppressing it in order to prevent vibration, noise and last but not least damage to the pipeline system.