Every year, WETEX highlights the technologies that underpin global infrastructure. For 2025, we at Dutco Tennant LLC are showcasing AVK Needle Valves, a control valve range engineered for precise regulation under high pressures and large diameters. From 30 September to 2 October, visitors at Stand 7-H5, Dubai World Trade Centre can explore how these valves support dams, reservoirs, treatment plants and power stations, ensuring controlled stability where it is needed most.

Why Choose a Needle Valve?

The role of a needle valve goes far beyond isolation. These valves deliver accurate control of flow and pressure, which is why their market value is rising rapidly. We are coming in the Wetex Exhibition 2025 showcase the growing demand for precision valves like precision needle valves, high pressure needle valves, and low-flow needle valves that ensure exact needle valve flow control in critical systems.

In 2025, the global needle valve market was valued at USD 450 million, and projections show it will reach USD 735 million by 2033 at a CAGR of 6.2%, driven by their adoption in oil and gas, chemical processing and power generation. Another study valued the segment higher at USD 1.2 billion in 2024, expected to grow to USD 1.8 billion by 2033 with a CAGR of 5.2%. This reinforces their role in high-pressure and high-temperature applications, including pump control, turbine bypass and reservoir management—exactly the environments where AVK industrial control valves and needle valves excel.

Engineering Features That Set AVK Needle Valves Apart

AVK needle valves are designed to withstand operational stresses in advanced networks, offering both reliability and longevity. Their engineering aligns with the wider USD 95.58 billion global industrial control valve market, forecast to grow to USD 121.67 billion by 2029 at a CAGR of 4.9%, a growth driven by advanced coatings, hydraulic balancing and corrosion-resistant materials that AVK incorporates.

Key design strengths include:

  • One-piece body construction for structural integrity
  • Stainless steel internal parts and fasteners for durability
  • Fusion bonded epoxy coatings for corrosion resistance
  • Double O-rings for secure shaft sealing
  • 4-6 bronze guides reducing vibration in turbulent flows
  • Hydraulic balance design reducing torque and actuator costs

By reducing operating torque and minimising maintenance, these features translate directly into lower utility costs and longer service life, critical in modern infrastructure investments.

Needle Valves vs Other Control Options

A quick comparison between AVK needle valves and other options will help you make the right choice based on your application requirements.

Feature Needle Valves Diaphragm Valves Globe Valves
Pressure Handling Up to PN100 Lower pressure limits Moderate, PN40 typical
Size Range DN80–DN2000 DN50–DN600 DN50–DN1200
Flow Path Symmetric, low head loss Diaphragm wear, slower response Higher head loss
Maintenance Replaceable seals, long life Frequent diaphragm replacement Requires full body access

 

So you see why needle valves are increasingly specified in advanced water distribution and power networks? Their ability to handle pressures up to PN100, cover larger size ranges and maintain low head loss makes them indispensable where precise regulation is critical.

Engineering Confidence And Reliability With AVK 

Selecting the right control valve is about more than technical specifications. It is about long-term trust in design, materials, and after-sales reliability. AVK has built its global reputation as one of the most recognised names in control and isolation valves, with expertise across water, wastewater, gas, and industrial applications. Their needle valves combine over 40 years of field experience with constant investment in innovation, which is why they are used in some of the most demanding networks worldwide.

Why Dutco Tennant LLC works with AVK:

  • Shared focus on sustainable infrastructure and water efficiency
  • Proven reliability of AVK’s corrosion-resistant designs in Gulf environments
  • Wide range of valve sizes and pressure ratings suited for the region’s diverse projects
  • Strong technical support, ensuring smooth project delivery and long service life for clients
  • Alignment with Dutco Tennant’s vision of bringing globally trusted products to regional operators

By bringing AVK to platforms such as WETEX 2025, we at Dutco Tennant LLC reaffirm our role as a trusted partner for utilities, municipalities, and industries looking for high-performance solutions that protect networks for decades.

Meet Us at WETEX 2025

We are extremely excited to be joining WETEX 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. From 30 September to 2 October, our team at Stand 7-H5 will present AVK needle valves to show you how to make water and power networks safer and more efficient. 

We at Dutco Tennant are bringing our curated range of innovations to contribute to the platform. Your presence is much appreciated.