May, 2002

For Immediate Release:

Spence Announces Figure 800 Safety Relief Valve

    Spence Engineering Company, Inc., Walden, New York announces the Figure 800 Safety Relief Valve with all stainless steel internals for improved corrosion resistance. In addition to the standard metal seat, a choice of three different soft seat options provide tighter shutoff for those applications where the operating pressure is close to the set pressure of the valve. The Figure 800 meets ASME Section VIII for liquid, steam, air & gas services and features quick opening and short reclosing pressures while incorporating a fixed ring design that reduces maintenance costs and provides longer life. The Figure 800 is available for pressures to 900 PSIG and temperatures to 422°F. Additionally, the Figure 800 is suitable for Cryogenic Application down to -400° as well as hazardous gas applications. The Figure 800 is available from stock within 24 hours from one of our certified valve assembly shops located throughout the country. Spence Engineering Company, Inc. is an ISO 9001 certified manufacturer of pressure and temperature regulators, steam traps, control valves and safety and relief valves. Spence Engineering is a division of CIRCOR International, a NYSE company. For more information on these and other products, contact Spence Engineering Company at (800) 398-2493 or sales@spenceengineering.com.

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