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The first Hartmann wellhead for hydrogen well test phase 1 was recently installed in the Netherlands. Our customer Gasunie is responsible for the development of the national hydrogen infrastructure. As part of the project, sustainable hydrogen is to be stored in the Zuidwending underground gas storage facility. Initially, the existing wellhead equipment was comprehensively checked…

Under the motto “Together Toward the Future,” Hartmann Valves GmbH is celebrating its 75th company anniversary this year. Traditionally rooted in the oil and gas industry, the innovative family-owned company is currently supporting its customers on their journey into renewable energies such as geothermal and hydrogen. Centered around the metal-seated ball valve and specialized high-performance…

Why material selection and the manufacturing process are crucial for oxygen ball valvesWith custom-made oxygen ball valves from Hartmann Valves, oxygen systems and oxygen pipelines can be shut off reliably and operated safely. In view of the increased risk of fire and explosion, only metallic materials and sealing materials are used that are suitable for…

Using product models, Managing Director Werner Hartmann explains the technical and economic advantages of using ball valves at the wellhead compared to gate valves.Learn why Hartmann ball valves increase operational safety, reduce environmental impact, and how minimized maintenance and higher plant availability significantly reduce ongoing operating costs. The video also shows various wellhead designs in…

Hartmann special ball valves ensure high safety in gas turbine applications worldwide. For Siemens turbines SGT5-4000F (V94.3A) and SGT5-2000E (V94.2) as well as Ansaldo turbines AE94.3A and AE94.2, shut-off or multi-way ball valves are available as reliable combinations with corresponding actuators. They are used in various applications in connection with media such as fuel oil,…

In addition to hydrogen-compatible specialty ball valves and wellheads, Hartmann Valves now also offers material suitability and leak tightness tests for the demanding medium hydrogen (H₂). Through reliable shut-off valves, the correct selection of materials, and standardized pressure tests, users can increase operational safety in existing and new hydrogen applications. The durable Hartmann specialty ball…

In short videos, our apprentices explain why they chose their profession and what they particularly enjoy about their training. They provide insight into the daily work at Hartmann Valves and explain why team cohesion is felt here and why there are long-term development perspectives. The following apprenticeship professions are presented: Apprenticeship as a Specialist for…

Switching to Christmas Trees with Integrated Ball Valves As part of the overhaul of several Christmas trees for gas production, a completely new construction design was chosen: instead of Christmas trees with gate valves, solid block Christmas trees with integrated ball valves have been in operation at several locations in Northern Germany since 2018. This…

To ensure safe and reliable shut-off even at low temperatures below -100°C, Hartmann has developed various ball valve designs with construction features and materials suitable for cryogenic applications. Soft-seated valves often reach their limits in the main seal between the ball and the housing (seat) because the soft material contracts due to the cold and…

In our compiled press review, you will gain insight into specialist articles, user reports, and press releases by and about Hartmann Valves from 2017 and 2018.In addition to more comprehensive cover stories and technical reports on Hartmann special ball valves and wellheads, several projects and applications are also presented in detail. For example, in the…