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Products at a glance
API
Series 526 CRN
Compact Performance
Series 437, 459 CRN
Series 459
High Performance
Series 441 CRN
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Products at a glance
Clean Service
Series 48x CRN
Critical Service
Series 447 PTFE-lined CRN
Change-over valve
Series 310 CRN
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Products at a glance
Modulate Action
Series 429, 433
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Products at a glance VALVESTAR
®
20537 Hamburg, Wendenstr. 133-135 Fon +49 (40) 251 65-100 E-Mail: sales@leser.com
For free
VALVESTAR®, the sizing program for safety valves developed by LESER, supports all leading worldwide codes and
standards. In addition to calculations and sizing the program provides user designed and configurable individual
reports for technical documentation and archiving.
Program highlights
Sizing: Settings:
• Sizing of safety valves according to leading Customisable user interface:
worldwide codes and standards such as:
• User specified profile settings with preselection
API 520, ASME VIII, ISO 4126, AD 2000-Merkblatt A2
of units, calculation methods, etc.
• Calculation of two-phase flow in accordance
• More than 15 languages selectable
with API 520 and fire case in accordance
with API 521
• Evaluation of inlet pressure drop, built-up back VALVESTAR® Web:
pressure in pipework, reaction forces as well • Online-calculation for safety valves and projects
as noise levels at www.valvestar.com without any software
installation
Reports:
• Selectable report types, e.g. project report,
single page report
• Customisable design of report layouts
(company logo, address etc.)
• Range of data export formats,
e.g. XLS, RTF, PDF, etc.
• Integrated material part lists and sectional drawings
for all LESER safety valves
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Proven Technology
Flanged Safety Relief Valves
LESER safety relief valves have been optimized, in close cooperation with plant engineers and service specialists,
simplifying design with fewer components for less down time, fewer spare parts and lower maintenance costs.
Integral cast support brackets for safe handling One piece spindle allows better alignment.
of the valves (API and heavy safety valves).
Guiding: Upper and lower guiding with small surface
areas help reduce friction, a major cause of galling.
High Performance:
Options: Semi nozzle – full bore – design
LESER´s safety relief valves can be customized
with a great variety of options.
For further information please refer to
“Available options” of each Type.
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Proven Technology
Compact Performance Safety Relief Valves
Balanced bellows
available for the Type 459/462
Metal Seat
Threaded or flanged connections for optimized Self-draining body avoids residue build-up
adaption to the plant. and reduces corrosion.
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The Company
LESER GmbH & Co. KG and LESER LLC
Time line
1885 1957 1980s 1994 2003
Complete range First test lab Leading supplier Test lab receives ASME Launch of the
of steam fittings, for safety valves for safety valves certification (first and only API Series
incl. safety valves in Europe outside of the US)
1943
1818 Destruction of the plant, 2010
Founded as a brass relocation and founding 1970s 1990 1998 Launch of the
foundry in Hamburg, of new factory in Specialization in First ASME First subsidiary Pilot Operated
Germany Hohenwestedt, Germany safety valves approval founded Safety Valve
Spotlight
Spotlight on LESER LLC in Charlotte, North Carolina
Fast delivery
LESER LLC carries 4 million USD worth of stock
in valves and parts at its Charlotte, NC facility.
LESER is able to supply safety valves in 1 week
or less (same-day possible for emergencies) and
same-day for spare parts.
Factory-equivalent support
LESER LLC’s sales system is directly integrated
with LESER’s factory in Germany. This direct link
allows LESER LLC to provide accurate delivery
times for factory direct shipments. LESER LLC
also has daily contact with and is regularly visited
by factory specialists, ensuring strong product
knowledge. Regular training keeps LESER LLC
employees focused and updated on any code or
product changes that might occur. In the end,
LESER LLC is able to provide factory-equivalent
support.
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10 good reasons
10 good reasons to use LESER safety valves
High quality
manufactured
1 Global approvals
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LESER is able to supply
in Germany, safety valves all over the
world due to its many world-
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assembled in the US
All LESER safety valves are
manufactured in-house in
Germany and later assem-
bled at LESER’s certified
assembly locations in the
US. LESER can ensure
Service and availability
An extensive worldwide
wide approvals. LESER is
approved for applications
for the American ASME-UV
stamp, European PED-CE
Mark, Chinese AQSIQ and
Canadian CRN, as well as
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Product literature
in every language
high quality through its network of sales and ser- many other approvals. No LESER’s worldwide pres-
highly trained staff and vice representatives guar- modifications of LESER ence and dedication to
state-of-the-art machinery. antees close relationships products are required in customers has led it to
As a result, LESER can with customers, the fast- order to supply for these develop documentation
also guarantee the highest est response times, and approvals. and literature in many lan-
reliability and lowest life the shortest down times guages. All LESER’s litera-
cycle costs. for service and mainte- ture is available in hard-
As
s em
b l e d in U S
A
nance. LESER LLC car-
ries an extensive stock of
safety valves and spare
parts which allows a lead
time of one week or less
(emergency orders can be
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Sizing and selection
software VALVESTAR®
cover in English, Spanish,
French, German, Russian,
and other languages.
LESER’s literature is also
available for download at
www.leser.com.
handled in 24 hours). LESER’s excellent, free
y
nu m
a
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10 good reasons
Installed base
6 Product portfolio
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LESER has developed
Commitment
LESER’s main focus is
and global contracts
LESER’s market leader- a wide range of special- on producing high qual-
ship in Europe and strong ized safety valves which ity safety relief valves to
worldwide presence is operate efficiently whether meet all customer require-
documented by more than supplying chemical, pet- ments. The combination of
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1,000,000 safety valves rochemical, general indus- long standing expertise of
currently in service all trial, food and beverage, LESER employees, high
around the world. LESER or pharmaceutical applica- percentage of engineers,
supplies safety valves to tions. Additionally, LESER and constant research
more than 3,000 custom- is able to supply highly and development allows
ers and has global con- Proven design / lower customized solutions to LESER to achieve this
tracts with DOW Chemical, cost of ownership / meet special customer goal.
BASF, CIBA, Tetrapak and better function requirements.
Bayer. With such a large The efficient design of LESER is also dedicated
installed base LESER’s LESER’s safety valves to providing as much sup-
safety valves are proven reduces maintenance port to the customer as
each day. and life-cycle-costs. The possible. No matter where
improved alignment, with the customer is located
For references please visit upper and lower guid- they can expect prompt
www.leser.com ing allows for increased answers to questions and
lifetime (less galling) and inquiries. LESER employ-
increased tightness. ees and partners are able
to pass on their technical
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ASME and CE approved
test facilities
expertise through semi-
nars, “lunch & learns”, and
one on one meetings with
our customers.
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How to contact LESER
LESER North American Headquarters
LESER LLC
10615 Texland Blvd Ste 100
Charlotte NC 28273
Fon: +1 704-587-3670
Fax: +1 704-587-3672
E-mail: salesus@leser.com
www.leser.com
www.leser.com information
• US Order and Pricing Information
• Product Catalogs
• VALVESTAR® sizing Software – PC and web-based versions
• Certificates
• Approvals
• Customer references
• AutoCAD drawings
LESER at a glance
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