Lowflow Valve

What Lowflow Valve does

LowFlow Valve is a US-based manufacturer of fractional flow control valves and pressure regulators, operating as a division of the privately held industrial conglomerate Richards Industrials. The company focuses exclusively on precision micro-flow applications, with a product portfolio built around the Mark 708/709 Series and 8000 Series control valves (Cv range 0.00001 to 4.0, sizes 1/4" to 3/4", pressures up to 12,000 psi, temperatures from -425°F to above 1,000°F) and the J Series pressure reducing regulators plus JB/JBPH and Mark 5800HP/5850HP/6800HP back pressure regulators. Core technical differentiators include rolling diaphragm actuators that deliver linear response, a proprietary Jorlon diaphragm material with lifetime warranty, and a quick-change trim system that allows in-line maintenance without process shutdown; complementary accessories include pneumatic valve positioners (Mark 15, Mark 16IQ) and a pressure/temperature controller (Mark 10).

The company serves chemical processing, refining, petrochemical, pharmaceutical/biotech, aerospace & defense (including hydrogen fuel cell and cryogenic test stands), oil & gas, power generation, semiconductor, food & beverage / supercritical extraction, and OEM analytical instrumentation customers. Pricing is quote-based with no public price list; sales run through a global network of regional manufacturer representatives covering US regions, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, supported by inside sales in Cincinnati and sales/marketing offices in India (Thane) and China (Beijing). LowFlow Valve's products are ATEX and CRN certified and the company maintains ISO certification as part of its quality management system.

Revenue is generated almost entirely from hardware sales of valves, regulators, and accessories, with no disclosed software, subscription, or service-line revenue. No funding rounds, M&A activity, or public ownership indicators are present; the company operates as a privately held division within Richards Industrials alongside sister brands Jordan Valve, Steriflow, Marwin Valve, Bestobell Steam Traps, Equilibar, and Colesco.

Name

Lowflow Valve

Legal name

LowFlow Valve (a division of Richards Industrials)

Website

https://lowflowvalve.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

LowFlow Valve, a division of Richards Industrials, manufactures precision fractional flow control valves and pressure regulators (Cv 0.00001-4.0) for chemical processing, aerospace, pharma, oil & gas, and OEM customers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Flow Control Valves

NAICS

Industrial Valve Manufacturing (332911), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912)

akta.pro primary industry

Valves & Cartridge Valves (Directional, Pressure, Flow Control) (IMAHAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Pneumatic Components (FRLs, Cylinders, Valves) (IMAHAGAC)

Keywords

• Fractional flow control valves
• Pressure reducing regulators
• Back pressure regulators
• High pressure control valves
• Pneumatic control valves

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Industrial Valve and Regulator Sales: LowFlow Valve generates revenue through the sale of precision flow control valves and pressure regulators. Products include fractional flow control valves, angle control valves, electric control valves, high pressure control valves, pneumatic control valves, back pressure regulators, and pressure reducing regulators. The company sells directly to industrial customers through its sales force and manufacturer representatives.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

LowFlow Valve manufactures and sells precision fractional flow control valves and pressure regulators engineered for low and micro-flow industrial applications. Its portfolio includes the Mark 708/709 Series (Cv 0.00001 to 4.0), 8000 Series heavy-duty control valves, J Series pressure regulators, JB Series back pressure regulators, and high-pressure regulators up to 12,000 psi, complemented by pneumatic and electric valve positioners and accessories. Products are sold directly to industrial customers and OEMs through a regional sales manager and manufacturer representative network.

Product overview

LowFlow Valve is a manufacturer of fractional flow control valves and pressure regulators specializing in precision micro-flow applications. The product portfolio consists of two main product lines: the Mark 708/709 Series fractional flow control valves (including variants like MAX, SH, BS, CR, DP, HP, HPA, HT, and MV) for applications requiring Cv values from 0.00001 to 4.0, and the 8000 Series heavy-duty control valves (including BS, CR, and T variants) for pressures up to 6000 psi. Complementing the control valves are the J Series pressure regulating products (JR, JRDL, JRH, JRHF, JRHL, JRLL, JRPH/JRPL, and JRM) for pressure reduction and back pressure regulators (JB, JBDL, JBPH, 5800HP, 5850HP), along with Mark 5800HP/6800HP high pressure regulators. The company also offers accessories including positioners (Mark 15, Mark 16IQ) and controllers (Mark 10). Products serve industries including aerospace, chemical processing, pharmaceutical, oil & gas, power generation, semiconductor, food & beverage, and research laboratories. All products are part of Richards Industrials family.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mark 708 Series Fractional Flow Control Valves Precision control, pneumatic and electrically actuated fractional flow control valves for micro-flow industrial applications. Cv range 0.00001 to 4.0 in 1/4" to 3/4" (DN8–DN20) body sizes, with rolling diaphragm design for linear response. Multiple variants address cryogenic, high-pressure, high-temperature, bellows seal, double packing, motor control, and short-pattern installations. Used by chemical, petrochemical, oil & gas, aerospace, pharma, and OEM customers.
• Mark 709 Series Three-Way Control Valve Lightweight three-way control valve for mixing in low-flow process applications, blending two inlets into a common outlet. Sized for low-flow process and OEM installations requiring precise blending.
• 8000 Series Heavy Duty Control Valves Heavy-duty control valves for process applications requiring full flow or fractional flow control. Available in 2-way or 3-way designs, globe or angle seat styles, with pressures up to 6,000 psi (414 bar). Variants address bellows seal (BS), cryogenic (CR), and three-way mixing/diverting (T) service.
• J Series Pressure Reducing Regulators Pressure reducing regulators for high-pressure, low-flow, and low-pressure industrial applications. Includes diaphragm-operated (JR, JRDL, JRH, JRHF, JRHL, JRLL, JRM) and piston-operated (JRPH/JRPL) variants. JRM features a 316L stainless steel metal diaphragm for low molecular weight, corrosive, and hazardous gases. Most regulators use the proprietary Jorlon diaphragm with a lifetime warranty and provide ANSI Class VI shutoff.
• JB Series Back Pressure Regulators Back pressure regulating valves for very high pressure and very low flow applications, with soft seat materials providing ANSI Class VI shutoff. Variants cover different Cv ranges and inlet pressures, including a high-Cv diaphragm model (JBDL) and a high-pressure piston-sensed model (JBPH).
• Mark 5800HP / 5850HP / 6800HP High Pressure Regulators High pressure back pressure and self-operated regulating valves for industrial gas and liquid services. Models support setpoints and proof pressures up to 12,000 psi (827 bar), with barstock construction and Stellite trim for harsh service environments including chemical injection and high-pressure industrial processes.
• Valve Accessories (Positioners and Controllers) Accessories and complementary products for LowFlow control valves and regulators: top-mounted (Mark 15) and side-mounted (Mark 16IQ) pneumatic/electric valve positioners, pressure and temperature controllers (Mark 10), and air-loaded pressure regulating valves (JR-A Series).

Quantifiable outcome

• Cv range from 0.00001 to 4.0 (Kv: 0.000009 to 3.4) in 1/4" to 3/4" (DN8-DN25) body sizes
• +4 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Richards IndustrialscoreOthersLowFlow Valve is a division of Richards Industrials, a manufacturer of industrial flow control products. Richards Industrials encompasses multiple specialized valve brands including Jordan Valve, Steriflow, Marwin Valve, Bestobell Steam Traps, Equilibar, Colesco, and Hex Valve. This corporate family structure provides shared distribution channels, manufacturing capabilities, and cross-selling opportunities across complementary product lines.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SAMSON Controls: German-headquartered specialist in control valves, regulators, and actuator systems with deep process-industry penetration. Comparable to LowFlow in control-valve and pressure-regulator categories, with a globally distributed direct-sales model rather than rep-based.
• ITT Inc. Industrial manufacturer with engineered process equipment including valves, pumps, and motion components that overlap with LowFlow's chemical, refining, and oil & gas use cases through ITT's Engineered Valves and Control Technologies portfolio.
• Emerson (Fisher Controls): Operator of the Fisher Controls brand — one of the dominant industrial control valve and regulator franchises globally, with overlapping coverage of high-pressure, cryogenic, and actuator-integrated valve lines that compete with LowFlow's Mark 708 and 8000 series.
• Flowserve Corporation: Major supplier of industrial valves, pumps, and seals to oil & gas, chemical, and power markets — directly relevant to LowFlow's high-pressure angle valves (Mark 708HPA) and cryogenic (Mark 708CR) products used in hydrocarbon processing.
• Swagelok: Global supplier of fluid system components — valves, fittings, regulators, and tubing — for instrumentation, chemical, and oil & gas customers. Comparable in low-flow regulation and analytical instrumentation applications served by LowFlow's J Series.
• Parker Hannifin: Global industrial conglomerate whose Instrumentation Group and Fluid Power divisions compete with LowFlow on fluid power valves, pressure regulators, and pneumatic actuators. Broad incumbent because Parker's catalog dwarfs LowFlow's and reaches overlapping OEM and process customers.
• CIRCOR International: Manufacturer of flow control products for aerospace, defense, and industrial process markets via brands such as CIRCOR Tech (Hale Hamilton) and others. Comparable for fractional-flow, high-pressure, and precision regulator applications across aerospace and energy end markets.

Direct peers

• Jordan Valve: Sister brand under Richards Industrials that builds regulators and control valves for sterilization, sanitary, and industrial process service. Direct peer due to overlapping product categories (pressure regulators, control valves) and the same regional sales force responsibility for 'all seven Richards product lines.'
• Steriflow Valve: Sister brand under Richards Industrials focused on sanitary and aseptic valves for food, beverage, and pharma. Direct peer in that it competes in pharmaceutical and biotech skid applications where LowFlow's Mark 708 and JR series also bid.
• Equilibar: Sister brand under Richards Industrials that specializes in precision pressure regulators and back-pressure valves. Direct peer because the two brands routinely compete and cross-sell on overlapping fractional-flow regulator opportunities within the same parent account base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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