April, 2001

For Immediate Release:

Spence Announces New Kombat K4 Control Valve for Higher Capacities

     Spence Engineering Company, Inc., Walden, New York announces the new Kombat K4 Series Control Valves designed to accommodate higher capacity applications. The K4’s all stainless steel valve and actuator trim promises years of trouble free service providing Class IV seat leakage with shutoffs to 200 psi. Kombat K4 Series Control Valves feature an epoxy coated pneumatic actuator that accepts a 3-15 or 0-30 psi input and are ideal for controlling boiler feed water, larger heat exchangers and a variety of process flows. The K4 Series flanged ANSI 125 cast iron control valves are available in sizes 2 1/2" to 4".

For more information on the K4 Series and the complete line of control valves from Spence, email sales@spenceengineering.com or call (800) 398-2493 for the name of your nearest Spence Representative. Spence Engineering Company, Inc. is an ISO 9001 certified manufacturer of pressure and temperature control valves, steam traps, condensate pumps, pneumatic control valves and safety and relief valves. Spence Engineering is a division of Circor International, a NYSE company.