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Spirax Sarco Limited Company Profile

Pratik Shirsath Published 22 Apr 2026 Updated 22 Apr 2026

Company Profile

Spirax Sarco Limited Basic Information, Manufacturing Base, Sales Area, and Competitors

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Description

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Company Name

Spirax Sarco Limited

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Website

www.spiraxsarco.com

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Established Date

1952

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Headquartered

Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

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Market Position/ History

Spirax Sarco, functions with over 100 years of experience and a dedicated network of 1,300 engineers across 62 countries. We excel in providing high-performance products and services for energy efficiency, including boiler controls, steam traps, and compressed air systems. Our extensive manufacturing capabilities and strategic locations ensure swift, reliable service and delivery worldwide.

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Sales Area

Worldwide

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Manufacturing Location

Gloucestershire, Chennai, Shanghai, Saint Petersburg and others

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Ticker

LON: SPX

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No. of Employees

Over 10000 employees

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Competitors

Emerson Electric Company

Crane Company

IMI plc

KSB SE & Co KGaA

The Flowserve Corporation

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CEO

Nimesh Patel

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Ownership Type

Public

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Contact Information

Charlton House, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53 8ER, UK

Tel: +44 (0) 1242 521361

Business Segment or Overview of Spirax Sarco Limited

Spirax Sarco (United Kingdom) Ltd. specializes in a comprehensive range of products including boiler controls and systems, condensate and heat recovery systems, control systems, flow metering, heat transfer solutions, humidification, steam traps, compressed air systems, and pipeline ancillaries. Their offerings also include isolation valves for robust system operation. Serving diverse industries such as brewing and distilling, food and beverage, hospitals, OEM, oil and gas, pharmaceutical, pulp and paper, and sugar refining, the company provides expert services including audits for optimization, installation and commissioning, repairs and maintenance, steam quality testing, and steam trap surveys and management. To support professional development, Spirax Sarco offers online training courses, notably on Efficient Steam Systems

Industrial Valve Product Types Specification

Product

Product Description

Check Valves

Check valves are essential components in fluid systems, designed to prevent reverse flow and protect equipment from potential damage caused by backpressure or contamination. Spirax Sarco offers a wide range of check valves suitable for various applications and industries.

Disc Check Valve (DCV)

Features: Compact, fits between pipeline flanges, spring mechanism for reverse flow prevention.

Applications: Steam, condensate lines, process lines, hot/cold water systems.

Heavy-Duty Disc Check Valve (DCV10)

Features: Designed for high-flow conditions, centrally guided for reliability.

Applications: Pump systems, high-pressure fluid systems.

Split Disc Check Valve (SDCV)

Features: Compact, handles larger sizes, split disc design.

Applications: Large-scale steam/process lines, systems requiring minimal pressure drop.

Swing-Type Wafer Check Valve (WCV)

Features: Lightweight, unobstructed flow path, disc swings open with flow pressure.

Applications: Pipelines with sludge/pulp, large diameter pipelines.

Lift Check Valve (LCV)

Features: Robust, virtually maintenance-free, replaceable seats.

Applications: Steam boilers, general fluid systems.

Sanitary Check Valve (CVS10)

Features: ASME BPE compliant, suitable for pharmaceuticals, metal or soft seats, FDA/USP compliant materials.

Applications: High purity fluid systems, pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Benefits of Check Valves

Protect Equipment: Prevents damage from reverse flow.

Reduce Contamination Risk: Minimizes cross-contamination.

Improve Quality: Ensures accurate flow measurement.

Compact Design: Space-saving without compromising performance.

Blowdown/

Depressurisation

Valves

BDV Series Depressurisation Valves

BDV1:

Design: Straight-through discharge.

Applications: Draining, venting, trap testing.

Installation: Bottom of pipes.

BDV2:

Design: Side connection discharge.

Applications: Venting, top pipe mounting, upstream trap venting.

Installation: Top of pipes, side discharge for cleanliness.

Standards and Certification:

Compliant with Pressure Equipment Directive (PED).

Certification to EN 10204 3.1 available on request.

Materials:

Valve Body: Stainless steel ASTM A182 F304/F304L

Valve Screw: Stainless steel ASTM A276 431

Valve Cone: Stainless steel AISI 440 B

Retaining Ring: Stainless steel BS 2056 302 S26

Compression Fitting (BDV2 only): Carbon steel

Sizes and Connections:

BDV1: Screwed 3/8" NPT/BSP, Socket weld DN15

BDV2: Screwed 3/8" and ½" BSP/NPT, Socket weld DN15

Performance Specifications:

Body Design Conditions: ANSI Class 600 (ISO PN100)

Max Pressure: 100 bar g @ 200 °C

Max Temp: 455 °C @ 66 bar g

Min Temp: 0 °C

Max Operating Pressure for Steam: 85 bar g

Kv Value: 0.48 (cold)

Applications:

Depressurisation, venting, draining, blowdown, trap testing.

Isolation Valves

Ball Valves:

Design: Quick shut-off, quarter-turn.

Features: Reliable shut-off, low maintenance, ISO mounting.

Materials: Carbon steel, stainless steel.

Sizes: ¼” to 8”

Max Pressure: Up to 39 bar g

Bellows Sealed Stop Valves:

Design: Prevents stem seal leaks, includes throttling plug.

Features: Zero emissions, maintenance-free.

Materials: Cast iron, carbon steel, stainless steel.

Sizes: DN15 to DN250

Body Rating: 16 to 40 bar g

HV3 Stop Valves:

Design: Bronze-bodied globe stop valves.

Features: Cost-effective, general-purpose isolation.

Material: Gunmetal.

Body Rating: PN25

Connections: Screwed BSP

Sizes: ½” to 2”

Piston Valves:

Design: Screwed and socket weld.

Features: Robust construction, suitable for high-pressure and temperature.

Spirax SafeBloc:

Design: Double isolation with bleed port.

Features: Quick installation, low pressure drop.

Key Benefits:

Bellows Sealed Design: Eliminates emissions.

Compliance: Meets EU and UK regulations.

Durability: Long life, low cost of ownership.

Safety: Advanced features like zero leakage and double block and bleed.

Applications:

Oil, petrochemicals, food and beverage, pulp and paper, pharmaceuticals.

Control Valves and Related Components

Control Valves:

Spira-trol™ Control Valves:

Features: Modular design, low maintenance, available from DN15 to DN300.

Actuation Options:

Pneumatic: PN9000 Actuator with SP500 Positioner.

Electric: AEL6 (energy-efficient) and AEL5 (robust).

Desuperheaters:

Purpose: Reduce superheated steam temperature to boost efficiency and recover heat.

Actuators:

Electric: Remote operation; AEL6 (high-speed, energy-efficient), AEL5 (easy to install).

Pneumatic: Operated by air pressure; PN9000 with SP500 Positioner.

Positioners, Controllers, and Sensors:

EP500: Accurate, easy to maintain.

SP400/SP500: Low air consumption, quick installation.

Pressure Reducing and Surplussing Valves:

Purpose: Manage high-pressure steam for efficient delivery.

Types:

Self-Acting: Operate on pressure differentials.

Pneumatically Actuated: For precise control.

Products: Pilot Operated DP Valves, Direct Acting DRV Valves, Compact BRV2 Valves.

Safety Valves:

Purpose: Protect systems from overpressure.

Examples:

SV405/SV406: Brass or stainless steel, for general applications.

SV615: Bronze, for steam and hot water systems.

SV60/SVL606: High-pressure, stainless-steel options.

SV73/SV74: For power boilers and process vessels.

Self-Acting Controls:

Purpose: Simple temperature control without external power.

Typical Installation Components:

Includes pressure/temperature control valves, desuperheaters, isolation valves, strainers, pressure gauges, sensors, controllers, safety valves.

Applications:

Control Valves: Various industrial processes.

Desuperheaters: Steam systems.

Actuators/Positioners: Remote and precise control.

Pressure Reducing Valves: Steam and fluid management.

Safety Valves: Protection in boilers, vessels, and industrial processes.

Pratik Shirsath
Pratik Shirsath serves as a Research Analyst at Cognitive Market Research & Consulting, where he focuses on the Machinery & Equipment, Manufacturing, and Construction sectors. His work centers on delivering stra…

Profile Details

  • Published 22 Apr 2026
  • Last Updated 22 Apr 2026
  • Reading Time~5 minutes
  • CoverageSWOT, Financials, Key Employees, History

Table of Contents

    • 1.1 About Spirax Sarco Limited
    • 1.2 Key Facts
    • 1.3 Key Employees
      • 1.3.1 Key Employee Biographies
    • 1.4 History
    • 1.5 Locations & Subsidiaries
      • 1.5.1 Head Office
      • 1.5.2 Other Locations & Subsidiaries
    • 2.1 Company Overview
    • 2.2 Business Segments
    • 2.3 R&D Overview
    • 2.4 Brands
    • 2.5 Key Company Statistics
    • 2.6 Key Financials (2015–2019)
    • 2.7 Share Holder Analysis
    • 2.8 Regional Presence
    • 2.9 Services Offered
    • 3.1 Strengths
    • 3.2 Weaknesses
    • 3.3 Opportunities
    • 3.4 Threats
    • 3.5 Key Competitors
    • 4.1 Company Metrics
    • 4.2 Key Investors
    • 4.3 Recent Funding & Valuation
    • 4.4 Historical Funding & Valuation
    • 5.1 Acquisitions
    • 5.2 Partnerships
    • 6.1 Latest News & Announcements
    • 6.2 Strategic Initiatives
    • 7.1 Summary of Findings
    • 7.2 Strategic Recommendations

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