AR CONTROLS (DEZURIK INCO VALVES)

Large processing plants cannot afford costly shutdowns as a result of prolonged supplier turnaround times. AR Controls stocks thousands of units of a comprehensive range of valves and instrumentation, making it the largest stockist of its kind in Africa. This ensures that the company is able to provide substantially faster turnaround times than any of its competitors, which ultimately translates into higher efficiency and cost savings for end-users.

AR Controls is a leading manufacturer and importer of a comprehensive range of internationally-recognised valves and instrumentation designed to isolate and control the flow of gases; liquids; fluids and erosive and corrosive slurries in the Oil & Gas; Petrochemical; Mining and Industrial markets across Africa, Australia, Europe, North and South America.

AR Controls is proudly affiliated to IncoValve & Controls; Arvalv; DeZurik Apco Hilton and YDF Valves. AR Controls is the parent company to IncoValve & Controls and Arvalv, and is the exclusive African distributor for DeZurik Apco Hilton and YDF Valves.

All imported brands stocked by AR Controls comply with the highest standards of quality certification, ranging from the ASME N-Stamp nuclear component certification, to ISO 9001, CE and ANSI approval.

AR Controls boasts an unrivalled onsite stockholding at its 6500 m² (69 970 ft²) under-roof assembly and stockholding facility. This product line includes:

• Knife Gate Valves
• Concentric; High Performance Double Offset & Triple Offset Butterfly Valves
• General Service, Metal Seated, Trunnion and Severe Service Ball Valves
• Cast and Forged Gate; Globe and Check Valves
• Plug Valves
• Air Valves
• Control Valves
• Actuation – Linear & Quarter Turn
• Pneumatic Panels & Enclosures
• Instrumentation

Due to the large volumes of products imported by AR Controls, the company is able to negotiate fixed price agreements with its distributors to ensure consistent price stability, even in volatile market situations. All fixed price agreements are set in US Dollars for additional peace-of-mind.

AR Controls does not compete on initial product purchase price, but rather total cost of ownership over an extended period. The operating lifespan of products stocked by AR Controls is proven to be substantially higher than that of cheaper and inferior imports. This ensures minimal operational disruptions for clients as a result of less repair and maintenance work, which ultimately provides the end-user with a highly-competitive total cost of ownership and an excellent return-on-investment.

Dedicated after-sales and technical support and other value-added services

Instrumentation and actuation for the AR Controls range of valves is designed and manufactured in-house by the company to provide the end-user with a fully engineered manual or automated solutions package that is of high-quality and competitively-priced. Although AR Controls is a specialist in valve and instrumentation supply, the company has the capacity to serve as a one-stop-shop for large-scale projects, by sourcing quality products that are not in its portfolio from  reputable outside suppliers.

As part of its after-sales service offering, product experts from AR Controls regularly conduct site visits at its clients across Africa at no extra charge, in order to maintain clear and effective communication with its client base, thereby ensuring overall satisfaction. In the event of any failures, AR Controls offers repair services on its entire range of OEM products. Another major benefit of AR Controls’ after-sales service offering is its post-sales product training for on-site staff. This includes the provision of large laminated installation and maintenance diagrams that can be used as reference on its OEM products.

AR Controls’ product specialists also provide relevant technicians with full training on how to install and maintain the valves, through hands-on demonstrations, seminars, video tutorials and literature. In addition to providing substantial value to the client’s overall operation, product training also results in the upskill of entry and mid-level workers, who are often unskilled in many regions of Africa. This consequently ensures that they take more pride in, and ownership for, their work.

One of the most significant value-added offerings that sets AR Controls apart from the competition is its plant survey and audit service, which is completed by experienced and knowledgeable product specialists, who conduct a full tour and inspection of the plant in order to determine any inefficiencies or potential hazards with regards to all valves and instrumentation. A detailed report, complete with photographs, factual findings and recommendations, is then submitted to the relevant supervisor or department for consideration. The purpose of these plant audits is to provide a working document that;

·       Correctly specifies valve design and materials of construction

·       Reduces valve turnover ratios

·       Reduces plant stoppages and production losses associated to valves

·       Ensures standardization

·       Reduces inventory costs