Engineered Services
KITZ Corp. of America’s engineered services are specialized in-house capabilities where our team modifies standard catalog valves to meet customers’ unique requirements. Operating from our Houston, Texas facility, we offer advanced in-house valve modifications for highly technical applications.
Our services are performed in-house at our U.S. facility, utilizing real OEM parts and maintaining the full manufacturer’s warranty. We supply official KITZ inspection/material test reports. By choosing KITZ as your sole provider, you can simplify your operations, preserve valve quality, and speed up lead times.
When to Choose Engineered Services Over Standard Valves
Standard valves are sufficient for many applications but can fall short of meeting certain environmental and application requirements. Common challenges:
Corrosion-Resistant Materials
The need for non-standard trim materials that can withstand corrosive media and aggressive fluids
Extreme Conditions
Specific temperatures or corrosion resistance needs that exceed specifications for standard valves
Specialized Cleaning
Special cleaning requirements, such as oxygen and chlorine cleaning
Our engineered services department can resolve all of these challenges and more. Technicians replace trim materials and components with OEM parts that withstand rigorous chemical exposure, heat, and/or specialty cleaning processes. Each order aims to meet or exceed industry standards and our own quality assurance protocols. Clients receive detailed documentation regarding the changed specifications, inspection or material test reports, and the full manufacturer’s warranty.
Our Valve Modification Capabilities
KITZ offers multiple modification options to transform standard valves into high-performance custom valve assemblies for use in extreme or critical operations.
How the Modification Process Works
The modification process starts with a complete understanding of your goals. Inside sales and on-site engineers determine if requirements need a standard or modified valve. If modification is chosen, trained technicians will disassemble, modify, and reassemble the valve, followed by testing for quality and performance. Parts are tagged with a unique serial number for easy traceability before shipping it out with the modification documents.
Examples of Modifications We Do
Four of the most common engineering modifications we perform for valve products include the following:
Special cleaning
Trim and bolt changes
Actuation
Extensions
Quality Testing
Our factories have been ISO 9001 certified since 1989. Testing includes positive material identification (PMI)-a form of non-destructive testing (NDT)-and extended pressure testing to ensure modified valves meet performance requirements.
The KITZ Advantage
Working with a single supplier and service provider with the technical backing and resources of a top-tier global manufacturer. KITZ supplies standard catalog valves and performs in-house cleaning, modifications, and integrations so customers never have to coordinate with multiple providers, face extra freight charges, or deal with unnecessary supply chain complexity.
Orders are fulfilled with rapid lead times while maintaining the highest quality. Each modified valve includes a unique serial number, an official KITZ inspection/material test report, and other essential documentation.
Industries & Applications
Some of the industries KITZ serves with valve engineering services include:
Petrochemical
Aggressive and corrosive applications that require non-standard materials.
Refineries
Downstream refining applications with valves 10″ and under.
Mechanical Systems
Chilled water systems, including cooling towers and valves for hydronic piping.
Contact KITZ for Precision-Engineered Custom Valves
When you need modified valves, KITZ Corp. of America supplies and modifies valves in-house so you coordinate with a single point of contact. We specialize in fast, precision-engineered valve products that carry the full manufacturer’s warranty and meet the unique needs of your operations.