Revolutionizing the control valve technology
The history of control valves in the carpet cleaning industry has seen the use of valves designed for other industries, adapted to carpet cleaning tools in a sometimes haphazard way. Valves designed for 200 and 400 PSI have been adapted for 1000 PSI. Valves for straight-thru flow were adapted by adding a 45° ell to use with the solution line. Valves have been used with a flat seal and seat concept, inviting seat damage from dirt and sand in the solution line. Valves were used that were hard to open and would slam shut.
Now, technology points the way towards the future utilizing new design concepts specifically for the carpet cleaning industry. Westpak introduces the "soft opening" control valve for wands which makes this part of the carpet cleaning tool, easier to use with longer life.
Westpak valves are designed for 1200 (2000 for stainless steel) PSI, and were tested at higher pressure. These valves are designed for popular mounting patterns, and have retrofit brackets available as well. Westpak valves are designed with a 30° offset to be ideal for your solution lines without extra fittings or bulk. Our Stainless Steel ball and Teflon seat makes a long-lasting seal and is self cleaning and self-centering every time. The combination of these features and the design make this valve the "soft-opening" valve that is becoming so popular in the industry and allows you to throttle the valve at any pressure. No more stress in the hands as the "soft-opening" feature uses less power from your hands, even at 1000+ PSI.
Westpak valves use only FORGED BRASS or STAINLESS STEEL in the body of the valves. Other components are made of stainless steel and Teflon. There are no plastic or aluminum valves in our product lines.
The cut-away photographs show the interior of the valve with the double o-ring stem seals and the components that make a world class valve.