Shipboard systems on military vessels demand the highest standards of consistent, reliable, long-lasting performance from pressure safety and relief valves. Naval valves must meet military specifications, or mil-spec, to ensure highly standardized and reliable pressure relief functions across the board in the most critical and demanding maritime environments.
Since the 1980s when Dante Valve began manufacturing mil-spec valves, we have worked tirelessly to supply products that meet these high standards to the US Navy and to shipyards responsible for building and maintaining military vessels. To meet these quality standards, we developed the Danco line of pressure relief valves. Danco relief valves are designed and manufactured to meet and exceed every applicable specification. Join us in exploring the importance of mil-spec valves and discover the difference Danco makes for relief valves aboard US Navy vessels
Danco: Navy Relief Valves Like No Other
Quick-acting, non-chattering, and smooth-guiding, Danco relief valves feature unique hard-seat and soft-seat designs to provide optimal seat tightness and are wire-sealed to prevent unauthorized tampering. All valve materials can be customized for specific applications or to meet specific project requirements, and they are backed by a comprehensive two-year warranty against defects that includes complete manufacturer support.
Naval shipbuilders can count on Danco to provide:
- Durability in harsh maritime environments, thanks to design and construction that encourages longevity and resistance to corrosion.
- Precision engineering to maintain optimal performance conditions for shipboard systems and enhance vessel safety.
- Customized features to ensure compliance with both standard military specifications as well as any unique operational requirements for your next shipbuilding project.
- Provide peace of mind for mission-critical naval applications through secure tamper-resistant features.
- Designs optimized for reduced maintenance costs and heightened operational efficiency.
Dante Valve’s extensive inventory and commitment to our customers make us a leader in our industry. By “thinking like a distributor,” we ensure our customers the highest level of quality in mil-spec valves along with industry-leading delivery times.
What makes Danco valves a better choice for shipbuilders?
Danco relief valves boast more than superior engineering and versatile, customizable designs that provide high performance in mil-spec maritime systems—they are fully supported by expert valve technicians who ensure you get the most out of your product.
Danco valves are available in both semi-nozzle and full-nozzle designs, offering our customers limitless configurations and superior performance. Unlike many competing mil-spec pressure relief valves on the market, they can be heavily customized for specific applications where off-the-shelf products may fall short.
In addition to the warranties we place on every Danco valve for materials and workmanship, our products can easily be serviced at either of our valve repair facilities in Virginia and California, ensuring an extended service lifetime and more consistent operation in the field. Our Danco pressure relief valves are tested and proven for mission-critical maritime applications.
With three generations of experience and a commitment to superior products and services, Dante Valve has a longstanding reputation of excellence among the US Navy and naval shipbuilders across the country. We endeavor to ensure that our navy valves are as trustworthy as our technicians and leadership.
Get to Know the Danco Ship Valve Product Line
Our line of Danco naval valves include:
- Bronze Semi-Nozzle Valves: Built from high-quality ASTM B61 bronze with a threaded bonnet and semi-nozzle design, ideal for liquid, air/gas, and steam applications as described in ASTM F1508, Mil-V-24332 Liquid, Mil-V-22549 Air/Gas, and Mil-V-20065 Steam.
- Danco D40HUU: Shipboard air compressor pressure relief valves designed for liquid drain applications, boasting a hard-seat bottom-guided design, adjustable ring, and threaded cap for versatile performance in a wide range of naval environments.
- Danco D45MS: Provides shipboard air compressor back pressure control with durable CRES 303/ASTM A743 stainless steel construction. Its unique hard-seat design uses a metal-to-metal seating surface to provide optimal sealing tightness.
- Danco DA46MS: A compact shipboard air compressor valve with an adjustable pressure range, soft-seat design, and adjustable cap that can handle pressures up to 150 PSIG at up to 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Stainless Steel Enclosed Spring Full-Nozzle Valves: Offers heavy-duty shipboard pressure relief with stainless steel construction and an enclosed spring bonnet. Can be further customized with a bellows to counteract back pressure and ensure more reliable performance.
Danco relief valves come in all shapes and sizes to fit a wide range of maritime systems, from steam systems to hydraulics and pneumatics. These are only a few of the products that comprise the Danco product line. To find the right one, browse our full product catalog. Feel free to contact us if you have questions about how to choose the right mil-spec valves for your shipbuilding projects.