Our recent geographic and product-line expansion with Flowserve strengthens our flow control offering, extending product and service reach across industrial markets in the central and southern United States, including:
- Oil and gas
- Power generation
- Chemical processing
- Burner and OEM applications
- Industrial gas and cryogenic systems
The expansion includes Flowserve’s Kämmer® and Valtek® lines through MCE company Swanson Flo to customers across Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, and portions of Missouri and Texas.
How Flowserve’s Control Valves Move, Control, and Protect Material Flow
Flowserve has more than 230 years of diversified industrial manufacturing expertise and sustainable solution development. Flowserve’s control valves and actuators are engineered to precisely move, regulate, and protect the flow of liquids, gases, and steams in industrial systems.
Move Material Where It’s Needed
Flowserve control valves function as adjustable barriers within a pipeline, allowing operators to start, stop, or vary the amount of fluid moving through a system.
Control Flow Precisely
Flowserve valves maintain fluid flow rates and pressures at desired levels even as conditions change. By regulating the size of the flow path, these valves help operators hold tight process setpoints, reduce waste, and ensure consistent product quality.
Protect Systems and Equipment
Flowserve control valves protect the system. By preventing overpressure, minimizing surges, and moderating flow changes, they reduce stress on pumps, piping, and downstream equipment.
Specialized designs, such as cavitation-reducing trims or noise-attenuating models, help safeguard components in severe conditions, lowering the risk of damage and unplanned downtime.
Flowserve’s Valtek® Control Valve Product Line
Valtek® regulates the flow of liquids and gases in systems like oil and gas, power plants, water treatment, industrial manufacturing, and chemical processing. Valtek® products are designed as a complete system, which includes the valve, actuator, and positioner. The high-pressure piston actuator and the one-touch calibration positioner combine to:
- Deliver high precision and consistent control
- Last longer with low maintenance and downtime
- Support a wide range of industries
- Improve safety and reduce emissions
- Increase parts interchangeability
- Offer easier calibration
MCE offers Valtek® control valve products to control flow in different ways depending on the application.
Cavitation Control Valves
- Cavitation solution control valves (CavControl, Channel Stream, DiamondBack): Lowers or prevents cavitation damage for better performance and efficiency.
- Erosion Resistant Control Valves (Survivor): Solves the harshest erosion and flashing applications.
Precision Control Valves
- Globe control valves (Mark One, Mark 100, Mark Eight): Great for fine-tuning flow in liquid and gas systems with high accuracy.
- Three-way valves: Combine or divert flows where process flexibility is needed.
Rotary & High-Performance Valves
- Butterfly valves (Valdisk, TX3): Offer efficient shutoff and throttling with low pressure loss, ideal for high-capacity services.
- Segmented ball valves (ShearStream HP): Tackle both fine control and large flow ranges with reliable shutoff.
- Eccentric plug valves (MaxFlo 4): Provide precise response and longer life in demanding applications.
Flowserve’s Kämmer® Control Valve Product Line
Flowserve’s Kämmer® high-performance control valves and actuators are engineered to manage the flow of liquids and gases in demanding industrial systems where precision and reliability are critical.
Kämmer® valves have been designed for tough jobs where ordinary valves struggle, and often used in nitrogen generation, chemical processing, petrochemicals, power, petroleum, pulp and paper, food processing, pharmaceuticals, and cryogenic applications.
Kämmer® valves standout because they can:
- Handle extreme pressures (from vacuum to 60,000 psi)
- Handle extreme temperatures (from -46°C to 427°C)
- Handle corrosive materials
- Work in specialized and custom applications
- Fit a range of industries including high-purity environments
- Deliver accuracy and long life
MCE offers a broad array of Kämmer® flow control valve products that meet different requirements:
Precision & Low-Flow Valves
- SmallFlow / microflow valves: Very small, highly accurate valves ideal for laboratory, research, dosing, or fine-control industrial processes.
Standard and High-Pressure Control Valves
- TotalFlow & other linear globe/angle valves: Reliable control for everyday and high-pressure industrial applications.
Cryogenic Valves
- ColdFlow cryogenic designs: Built to operate in extremely cold conditions such as LNG (liquefying natural gas) production or industrial gas systems.
Severe Service & Special Solutions
- Multi-Z cavitation control valves: Handle fluids that would otherwise damage equipment or cause noise, cavitation, and wear.
- Custom engineered options: Engineered to solve very specific challenges like corrosive media, sanitary requirements, or high-pressure service.
- Plastic/Lined Control Valves: For corrosion resistance when handling aggressive chemicals, acids, or other media that destroys metal valves.
Bellows Seals
- Kammer Bellow Seal Valves: Bellow seals provide extra protection against leaks when used with toxic or hazardous media.
Tank Bottom Valves
- Kammer Tank Bottom Valves: Designed for clean and complete vessel drainage, preventing product contamination and maximizing batch yield.
MCE’s Flow Control Expertise and Capability in Action
MCE's expertise in control valve solutions dates to the 1960s, when our flow control division began supporting customers with control valve technologies across the Midwest. Together with Flowserve, we bring proven expertise, stronger local support, and a broader product selection to a rapidly growing region.
It’s not that customers in this territory were lacking valve options; they were lacking strong representation and technical support from these manufacturers. The lack of visibility caused many facilities to stick with the brands they knew, even if they weren’t the optimal choice.
Our mission is simple: To provide better support, deeper application knowledge, and more responsive service while helping our customers evaluate alternatives.
Here’s how:
Deep product knowledge and alignment
MCE’s expanded territory is supported by experienced regional leadership with knowledge of Flowserve’s Valtek™ and Kämmer® products, ensuring strong technical alignment and effective market execution.
Experienced, industry-ready sales team
Our seasoned professionals understand flow control applications, customer challenges, and industrial markets, allowing our customers to experience immediate impact.
Strong manufacturer support and collaboration
Dedicated regional support from Flowserve helps train, guide, and accelerate our team’s effectiveness in the field, ensuring customers receive knowledgeable and responsive service.
Boots-on-the-ground technical coverage
Our local presence combined with strong product expertise allows us to engage customers directly, identify opportunities quickly, and provide practical, application-driven solutions.
Our team of factory-certified technicians provide in-house and in-field support to keep your processes safe, reliable, and efficient. Our instrumentation and calibration services cover the lifecycle of your critical assets, including valves, actuators, and sensors.
We offer comprehensive evaluation, repair, and replacement services on your industrial flow equipment, including:
- Diagnose and assist with technical issues onsite or remotely via phone or video call
- Complete valve repair and rebuild program capability
- High-tech valve leak test stand
- Flow meter verification
- Pressure transmitter calibration services
Better Support leads to better uptime. Contact us to speak to a valve specialist.