Climax Valve Cleaners
This product line is specifically designed for dissolving the valve residue left in plug valves after hydrocarbon service. Variants also work to eliminate valve residue from acids, caustics and after valve and ease operation. Gels are available for softening hardened or dry lubricants, lacquer and residual gum deposits. VCS #2 even contains alcoholic content to deliver superior dissolving capability so that users get more efficient cleansing.
The chart below outlines the options for Valve Cleaners.Products are assigned a color (black, amber, green, red, etc.) in order to help identify which to use for a particular service. The grades denote the size and packaging options available when ordering each product. Note that Poly-Bottles may be obtained in 8 or 32 ounce sizes.For more details regarding the grades, please reference our sizing chart.
To view the detailed specifications sheet for a particular Valve Stem Packing Product, please click on its cleaner number in the chart.
| Cleaner Number | Color | Temp From | Temp To | Principal Services | Unsuitable For | Grades Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valve Turn #1 | Black | -20 | 500 | To work out valve residue left in plug valves in Hydrocarbons service | Not a sealant, Alkalies | Stick; Bulk; Poly-Pac |
| Valve Turn #2 | Black | -20 | 500 | Same as above except for acids & caustics | Not a sealant, Liquid Hydrocarbons | Stick; Bulk; Poly-Pac |
| VCS #1 | Light Amber | 0 | 500 | To work out valve residue left in valves & ease operation | Not a sealant | Bulk; Poly-Bottles |
| VCS #2 | Black | 0 | 300 | Same as VCS #1; contains Alcohol/Moly for more dissolving capability & more efficient operation | Not a sealant | Bulk; Poly-Bottles |
| VCS # 2G | Black | 0 | 300 | Same as VCS # 2; Gel formulated for bulk packaging-16-oz. cartridges, Poly-Packs, 5-qt. cans, 5-gallon pails | Not a sealant | Bulk; Poly-Pac |
| VCM | Dark Yellow | -10 | 400 | Penetrant - Gel formulated to dissolve or soften the hardened or dried lubricants, lacquer & residual gum deposits in a valve which will make it hard to operate. | Not recommended for soft seat valves. | Bulk; Poly-Pac |