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Lyon is France's chemical and pharmaceutical hub — Arkema's Pierre-Bénite complex (south of Lyon) manufactures PVDF (Kynar), fluoropolymers, and hydrogen peroxide used in semiconductor and pharmaceutical manufacturing, requiring Hastelloy C-276 and PTFE-lined ball valves and butterfly valves for corrosive fluorochemical service; Solvay's specialty polymer plants and bioMérieux's large-scale diagnostics manufacturing (one of the world's largest in vitro diagnostics companies) create diverse valve demand for both process chemistry and sterile pharmaceutical grade valves; Vajra Industrial Solutions supplies PED 2014/68/EU CE-marked PTFE-lined butterfly valves, Hastelloy C-276 ball valves, and ASME BPE sanitary diaphragm valves to Arkema and Solvay procurement teams and Lyon pharma EPC contractors — EN 10204 3.1 MTCs and CE Declarations of Conformity provided.

Trunnion ball valves, butterfly valves and gate valves in Super Duplex (F53) and Duplex (F51) for FPSO, offshore topsides, subsea wellheads, and marine seawater service.

API 6DNORSOK M-710 (Elastomer qualification)DNV-OS-D101 (Marine systems)Lloyd's RegisterNACE MR0175 / ISO 15156
API 6D Certified
ASME B16.34
ISO 9001:2015
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Marine & Offshore Service Valves — Available in Lyon

Trunnion Ball Valve (Super Duplex)

Class 150 / 300 / 600 / 900 / 1500

Full-bore isolation for seawater injection, produced water, and topside process — maximum corrosion resistance in high-chloride environments

Materials: Super Duplex UNS S32750 (F53), Duplex UNS S31803 (F51), Inconel 625 overlay for severe service  ·  Standards: API 6D, API 6FA, NACE MR0175, NORSOK M-710
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Butterfly Valve (Duplex / Super Duplex)

PN 10 / PN 16 / Class 150 / 300

Seawater cooling and ballast system isolation on FPSOs and offshore platforms — wafer or double-flanged, high-chloride resistant

Materials: Duplex UNS S31803 body, Super Duplex disc for seawater, EPDM or PTFE seat  ·  Standards: API 609, EN 593, DNV-OS-D101
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Gate Valve (Slab / Expanding, Offshore Spec)

Class 600 / 900 / 1500 / 2500

Through-conduit full-bore isolation for subsea wellhead and riser systems with pigging requirements

Materials: A182 F51 Duplex, A182 F53 Super Duplex, Inconel 625 overlay hard-facing  ·  Standards: API 6D, NACE MR0175, ISO 14313
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Swing / Tilting Disc Check Valve (Marine Grade)

Class 150 / 300 / 600

Non-return valve on seawater lift pumps, ballast systems, and produced water injection

Materials: Super Duplex UNS S32750, Duplex UNS S31803, bronze for low-pressure seawater service  ·  Standards: API 6D, DNV-OS-D101, NACE MR0175
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Marine & Offshore Service Industry in Lyon

Lyon is France's chemical and pharmaceutical hub — Arkema's Pierre-Bénite complex (south of Lyon) manufactures PVDF (Kynar), fluoropolymers, and hydrogen peroxide used in semiconductor and pharmaceutical manufacturing, requiring Hastelloy C-276 and PTFE-lined ball valves and butterfly valves for corrosive fluorochemical service; Solvay's specialty polymer plants and bioMérieux's large-scale diagnostics manufacturing (one of the world's largest in vitro diagnostics companies) create diverse valve demand for both process chemistry and sterile pharmaceutical grade valves; Vajra Industrial Solutions supplies PED 2014/68/EU CE-marked PTFE-lined butterfly valves, Hastelloy C-276 ball valves, and ASME BPE sanitary diaphragm valves to Arkema and Solvay procurement teams and Lyon pharma EPC contractors — EN 10204 3.1 MTCs and CE Declarations of Conformity provided.

Chemical & Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (Arkema, Solvay)Biotech & Life Sciences (bioMérieux, Boiron)Petrochemical Research (IFP Energies nouvelles)Automotive Manufacturing (Renault Trucks)Plastics & Polymers

Critical Valve Requirements

Super Duplex (UNS S32750/S32760) or Duplex (UNS S31803) for all seawater-wetted surfaces — PREN ≥40 for super duplex
NORSOK M-710 elastomer qualification testing for FPSO and North Sea applications
NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156 compliance for sour (H₂S-containing) produced fluids
DNV-OS-D101 or Lloyd's Register certification for marine system valves
API 607 fire-safe design for hydrocarbon-carrying valves on offshore topsides
Cathodic protection compatibility — valves on submerged structures require galvanic compatibility
Impressed current cathodic protection (ICCP) isolation: electrically isolating flanges where required
Full documentation pack: EN 10204 3.2 material certs, PMI, charpy impact, hardness survey

Why Lyon's Chemical & Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (Arkema, Solvay) Sector Needs Marine & Offshore Service Valves

Lyon is France's chemical and pharmaceutical hub — Arkema's Pierre-Bénite complex (south of Lyon) manufactures PVDF (Kynar), fluoropolymers, and hydrogen peroxide used in semiconductor and pharmaceutical manufacturing, requiring Hastelloy C-276 and PTFE-lined ball valves and butterfly valves for corrosive fluorochemical service; Solvay's specialty polymer plants and bioMérieux's large-scale diagnostics manufacturing (one of the world's largest in vitro diagnostics companies) create diverse valve demand for both process chemistry and sterile pharmaceutical grade valves; Vajra Industrial Solutions supplies PED 2014/68/EU CE-marked PTFE-lined butterfly valves, Hastelloy C-276 ball valves, and ASME BPE sanitary diaphragm valves to Arkema and Solvay procurement teams and Lyon pharma EPC contractors — EN 10204 3.1 MTCs and CE Declarations of Conformity provided. Key facilities in the Lyon area — including Arkema Pierre-Bénite chemical complex (fluorochemicals, PVDF, hydrogen peroxide), Solvay Lyon chemical plant (specialty polymers), Rhodia (Solvay subsidiary — polyamide, phosphates) — rely on Trunnion Ball Valve (Super Duplex) for their chemical & pharmaceutical manufacturing (arkema, solvay) operations. Vajra Industrial Solutions supplies Trunnion Ball Valve (Super Duplex), Butterfly Valve (Duplex / Super Duplex), Gate Valve (Slab / Expanding, Offshore Spec), Swing / Tilting Disc Check Valve (Marine Grade) for marine & offshore service projects across Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, with full API 6D and NORSOK M-710 (Elastomer qualification) compliance documentation — EN 10204 3.1 material test certificates, API 598 pressure test reports, and third-party inspection co-ordination available for every order.

Delivery to Lyon

Vajra Industrial Solutions offers export documentation and delivery to Lyon in 7–14 business days. Emergency dispatch available for plant shutdowns and critical site requirements.

Also serving: Arkema Pierre-Bénite chemical complex (fluorochemicals, PVDF, hydrogen peroxide), Solvay Lyon chemical plant (specialty polymers), Rhodia (Solvay subsidiary — polyamide, phosphates), IFP Energies Nouvelles (IFPEN) Lyon research centre, Air Liquide Lyon industrial gas plant

FAQ — Marine & Offshore Service Valves in Lyon

Do you supply marine & offshore service valves in Lyon?
Yes. Vajra Industrial Solutions supplies Trunnion Ball Valve (Super Duplex), Butterfly Valve (Duplex / Super Duplex), Gate Valve (Slab / Expanding, Offshore Spec), Swing / Tilting Disc Check Valve (Marine Grade) for marine & offshore service applications in Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Lyon is France's chemical and pharmaceutical hub — Arkema's Pierre-Bénite complex (south of Lyon) manufactures PVDF (Kynar), fluoropolymers, and hydrogen peroxide used in semiconductor and pharmaceutical manufacturing, requiring Hastelloy C-276 and PTFE-lined ball valves and butterfly valves for corrosive fluorochemical service; Solvay's specialty polymer plants and bioMérieux's large-scale diagnostics manufacturing (one of the world's largest in vitro diagnostics companies) create diverse valve demand for both process chemistry and sterile pharmaceutical grade valves; Vajra Industrial Solutions supplies PED 2014/68/EU CE-marked PTFE-lined butterfly valves, Hastelloy C-276 ball valves, and ASME BPE sanitary diaphragm valves to Arkema and Solvay procurement teams and Lyon pharma EPC contractors — EN 10204 3.1 MTCs and CE Declarations of Conformity provided. We offer export documentation and delivery to Lyon in 7–14 business days with full documentation and third-party inspection.
What certifications are required for marine & offshore service valves in Lyon?
For marine & offshore service in Lyon, the applicable standards are: API 6D, NORSOK M-710 (Elastomer qualification), DNV-OS-D101 (Marine systems), Lloyd's Register, NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156, API 607 (Fire test), ASME B16.34, ISO 14313. All valves are supplied with full documentation including material test reports (EN 10204 3.1/3.2), pressure test certificates, and dimensional inspection reports. Third-party inspection (TPI) by EIL, Bureau Veritas, Lloyd's Register, or the client's nominated inspector can be arranged.
What is the delivery time for marine & offshore service valves to Lyon?
Standard stock sizes: export documentation and delivery to Lyon in 7–14 business days. Custom sizes and special materials (Duplex, Hastelloy, P91): 4–8 weeks manufacturing lead time. Express dispatch available for urgent site requirements. Contact us at +91-9979774557 or sales@vajravyuh.com with your specification and required delivery date.
Why is standard SS 316 not suitable for offshore seawater service?
Stainless steel SS 316 (UNS S31600) has a PREN (Pitting Resistance Equivalent Number) of approximately 25, which is insufficient to resist pitting and crevice corrosion in seawater (chloride concentrations 18,000–35,000 ppm). Localised pitting can initiate within weeks in warm seawater. Duplex stainless (UNS S31803, PREN ~35) and Super Duplex (UNS S32750, PREN ~42) provide the corrosion resistance needed for continuous seawater service. For subsea and injection applications, Super Duplex is typically specified.
What is NORSOK M-710 and why does it matter for offshore valves?
NORSOK M-710 is a Norwegian offshore standard specifying qualification testing for non-metallic sealing materials (elastomers and thermoplastics) used in valves and other equipment on offshore installations, particularly on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. It tests resistance to high-pressure gas decompression, chemical resistance to hydrocarbons, and sour gas exposure. NORSOK M-710 qualification is required by most operators on the Norwegian Continental Shelf and is increasingly specified globally for FPSO and offshore topsides applications.

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Standards

API 6D
NORSOK M-710 (Elastomer qualification)
DNV-OS-D101 (Marine systems)
Lloyd's Register
NACE MR0175 / ISO 15156
API 607 (Fire test)
ASME B16.34
ISO 14313