11/09/2026
Every installation has its own challenges, and sometimes the best solution is not replacing equipment, but making what is already there work better.
This Stafsjö WB14 DN 400 was delivered as part of a project back in 2014 and is still performing its duty.
The valve is operated 1-2 times per week, but due to its installation position, manual operation had become a physically demanding task for the operators. At the same time, the customer wanted to keep the valve manual and a non-rising stem design was still required due to limited space above the valve.
After listening to the customer’s needs, our team developed a solution featuring an AUMA gearbox with a GST unit and a total reduction ratio of 4:1. The result is a significantly smoother operation, and it can now be comfortably operated with one hand only.
What makes this project extra special is that we did not just propose the solution, we also carried out the upgrade. That is part of The Stafsjö Way: listening, adapting, and supporting our customers throughout the entire journey, from challenge to completed solution.