Dual Certification: API & GOST, Breaking Through European Market Access Barriers

API certification is a globally recognized gold standard in the oil and gas industry, with API 6D (for pipeline valves) and API 608 (for floating ball valves) being the core norms for high-end industrial valves. Kinko Ball Valves fully comply with API 6D/608 standards, undergoing rigorous shell pressure tests (1.5 times rated pressure) and seal tests (1.1 times rated pressure) to ensure Class IV leakage performance, which can stably withstand high-pressure, high-temperature, and corrosive media environments common in European industrial projects.

GOST certification, as a mandatory access requirement for markets in Russia, Ukraine, and other Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) countries closely associated with European projects, ensures product compliance with regional technical specifications. Kinko Ball Valves have obtained full GOST certification, including compliant technical documentation in Russian and strict performance tests such as pressure resistance and sealing in authorized laboratories. This dual-certification advantage enables Kinko valves to seamlessly adapt to both EU project standards and the technical requirements of Eurasian neighboring markets, eliminating certification-related obstacles in cross-regional project cooperation.

Project-Oriented Design: Tailored for European Industrial Scenarios

Based on the characteristics of European projects—such as diverse working conditions, strict environmental protection requirements, and high automation levels—Kinko Ball Valves have optimized their design to achieve excellent adaptability:

• High-Quality Material & Corrosion Resistance: Adopting CF8M stainless steel (316L) and WCB carbon steel that meet API and GOST material standards, with corrosion resistance 40% higher than ordinary materials. It is suitable for European coastal industrial zones (resisting seawater corrosion) and chemical parks (adapting to acidic/alkaline media), with a service life of over 100,000 cycles.

• Seamless Compatibility with Automation Systems: The valve adopts ISO 5211 mounting standard, which can be directly matched with mainstream European actuators (such as Siemens, Festo) without custom adapters. It supports remote monitoring and precise control, matching the high-automation needs of European smart industrial projects, and reducing installation and commissioning time by 50% compared to non-standard valves.

• Environmental & Safety Compliance: Passing fire-safe tests in accordance with API 607 standards, it can maintain effective sealing for 30 minutes in fire emergencies, meeting the strict safety requirements of European high-risk industrial projects. The low-leakage design (leakage rate < 50ppm) also complies with EU environmental protection regulations, minimizing environmental pollution risks.

For European projects pursuing compliance, safety, and efficiency, Kinko Ball Valves—with dual API & GOST certification, project-oriented design, and comprehensive localized services—are the ideal choice. Choose Kinko to remove certification barriers, optimize fluid control systems, and ensure the smooth progress of your European projects.