Calgary, AB – May 2024 — BridgeFlow Valve Ltd. is proud to announce that our flagship product, the BridgeFlow Patented Mechanized Ball Valve, has been awarded the 2024 ASME Best Mechanical Engineering Achievement Award (BMEA) – Best Innovation. This recognition was presented by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) during the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) 2024 in Houston, Texas.
This prestigious award honors the most groundbreaking mechanical engineering advancements with significant real-world applications. BridgeFlow’s patented design was selected for its transformative contribution to valve technology and pipeline safety.
A Game-Changer in Valve Technology
Unlike conventional trunnion ball valves that rely on pressure-energized sealing, the BridgeFlow Mechanized Ball Valve uses a bidirectional forced seal that maintains integrity regardless of pressure conditions. Key features include:
- Friction-Free Operation: The ball rotates without rubbing against the seats, significantly extending service life.
- One-Stop Isolation Solution: Achieves Single Valve Isolation, Double Block and Bleed (DBB), and Positive Isolation equivalent to blind flanges—all in one compact valve body.
- OSHA Alignment: Meets the stringent requirements of OSHA’s “blanking or blinding” definition for hazardous energy isolation.
- API 6D Compliant: Designed and tested to exceed conventional standards.
