There are many factors that affect the price of water valves, water valve manufacturers to introduce.
1, the product itself
Material: Different materials of water valve price difference is large. Such as cast iron material cost is relatively low, the price is relatively close to the people, often used in general water conservancy projects with low corrosion resistance requirements; Stainless steel, especially high performance stainless steel such as 316L, has good corrosion resistance, high temperature resistance and strength, high price, suitable for complex water quality and harsh environment scenes; Copper water valve has excellent corrosion resistance and thermal conductivity, and the price is relatively high, which is often used in some systems with high water quality and strict temperature control.
Specification size: The nominal diameter and caliber of the water valve are important factors in determining the price. Generally speaking, the larger the size, the more materials required, the more difficult the manufacturing process, and the more expensive the price.
Pressure level: Hydraulic valves with high pressure levels, in order to ensure sealing and safety under high pressure, need to use thicker valve bodies, stronger seals and more precise processing processes, higher manufacturing costs, and correspondingly higher prices8.
Function and type: the price of water valves with different functions is different, such as check valves, gate valves, butterfly valves, ball valves, etc., the price of ball valves with simple structure may be relatively low, and the price of regulating valves with complex functions and special regulating functions is higher. In addition, some special functions of water valves, such as electric, pneumatic and other driving methods of water valves, due to the addition of electric or pneumatic actuators and other components, the price will be much higher than manual water valves.
2. Market and cost factors
Brand: Well-known brands of water valves are usually more guaranteed in terms of product quality, performance, after-sales service, etc., and the brand premium is also higher. For example, the price of some well-known international brands of water valves is often much higher than that of domestic niche brands.
Manufacturing cost: The design and development, raw material procurement, processing and manufacturing, quality testing and other links in the manufacturing process will generate costs. Advanced manufacturing processes and strict quality control systems will increase costs and thus increase product prices. The hydraulic valve produced by the precision casting process has higher surface finish and dimensional accuracy, but the cost is also higher than that of the ordinary casting process.
Market supply and demand relationship: when the demand for water valves on the market is greater than the supply, the price will often rise; Conversely, when supply is greater than demand, prices fall. In the peak period of water conservancy project construction, the demand for water conservancy valves is greatly increased, and the price may rise.
Transportation and logistics: the distance of transportation, the choice of transportation mode and the level of logistics costs will affect the final price of water valves. If you import water valves from abroad, you also need to consider tariffs, freight and other factors, the price will be higher than the domestic procurement of similar products.
