SOMAS Valves

SOMAS Instrument AB specialises in designing and manufacturing high-performance control and on/off valves using acid-proof, high-grade stainless steel. With over 60 years of expertise, their valves are trusted globally—particularly within pulp & paper, and increasingly across chemical, power, biofuel, offshore, and pharmaceutical sectors.

Valveforce – Your UK Partner for SOMAS® Valves

For more than 60 years, SOMAS has developed and manufactured valves in stainless steel materials and a product program with a range of dimensions. They continue to develop their products to meet the new demands of the industry coming from using new process media, which in turn require new materials.

When reliability is critical, Valveforce relies on SOMAS as a trusted partner in delivering high-performance valve technology. As the official UK representative for SOMAS, we provide not just products, but complete engineered valve solutions tailored to your process.

By working with Valveforce, you gain:

Direct access to SOMAS technology – the latest in Scandinavian innovation and stainless-steel valve design.
Specialist local expertise – our engineers collaborate with your team to specify, design, and support the best valve for your application.
Comprehensive service – from consultation and valve selection to installation guidance, commissioning support, and ongoing maintenance planning.
Reliable supply and fast delivery – with stockholding and flexible logistics that minimise downtime and keep operations running.

By combining SOMAS’s precision-engineered valves with Valveforce’s process knowledge and hands-on industry experience, we deliver solutions that enhance reliability, improve efficiency, and reduce lifetime operating costs.

Areas of application for SOMAS Valves

SOMAS valves are designed to perform in demanding process environments, where durability, accuracy, and reliability are essential. Their all-stainless-steel construction and advanced seat designs make them highly versatile across industries such as:

Pulp & Paper – trusted worldwide for controlling abrasive, fibrous slurries, steam, and chemicals involved in pulp production and paper finishing.
Chemical Industry – resistant to aggressive, corrosive media, ensuring safe and reliable handling of acids, solvents, and process fluids.
Power Generation – ideal for steam control, condensate, cooling water, and other critical plant utilities where efficiency and safety are paramount.
Biofuel Production – delivering precision in processes that involve biomass slurries, fermentation, and high-temperature media.
Offshore & Marine – robust enough to withstand harsh marine conditions, with corrosion resistance and long service life in seawater applications.
Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences – hygienic, cleanable designs suitable for handling pure steam, water-for-injection, and other sensitive media.

Across these industries, SOMAS valves are valued for their tight shut-off, excellent control performance, and minimal maintenance needs, making them a cost-effective solution for challenging process conditions.

How can Valveforce help?

At Valveforce, we know that reliability, efficiency, and safety are at the heart of your operations. That’s why, as the UK representative for SOMAS, we don’t just supply valves — we provide complete solutions that keep your plant running at its best.

Our team of specialists can help you:

Select the right valve technology for demanding applications, ensuring long service life and reduced maintenance costs.
Design bespoke solutions for complex process challenges, drawing on SOMAS’s world-class stainless steel valve range.
Optimise plant performance by combining robust valve products with our process knowledge and technical support.
Minimise downtime through stockholding, sensible lead times, and responsive supply tailored to your schedule.
Support the full lifecycle of your valves, from specification and commissioning through to long-term service and spares.

With SOMAS’s precision-engineered valves and Valveforce’s hands-on expertise, you can be confident of solutions that improve reliability, cut costs, and reduce operational risk.

If you require further information about SOMAS Valve products, please call our specialist team on 0121 711 1908.

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SOMAS Ball Segment Valves

Ball segment valve – Flanged

KVTF DN 25-DN 50

The valves can be used for regulating as well as shutting-off almost all media within a wide temperature range.

Select type KVT/KVTF for liquids, contaminated media, etc. For non-lubricating media, such as steam, gas and acids, select type KVX/KVXF.

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Ball-segment-valve-flanged-short-hvv-dn-80-dn-300

Ball segment valve – Flanged
KVTF DN 80-DN 600

KVTF can be used for regulating as well as shutting-off almost all media within a wide temperature range. Select type KVTF for liquids, contaminated media, etc.

For non-lubricating media, such as steam, gas and acids, select type KVXF.

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Ball segment valve – Wafer short
KVTW DN 25-DN 250

The valve body is in one piece.

Somas’ unique shaft device is designed for torque transmission and gives backlash-free operation with accurate control.

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SOMAS Butterfly Valves

Butterfly valve – Wafer
MTV DN 80-DN 500

The MTV valves in the wafer design are control, on/off and shut-off valves. The MTV valves are valves are designed to handle multiple types of liquids, gases and steams within a wide temperature range.

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