Wash Down Equipment Details
Wash Down Equipment

Strahman’s Wash Down Equipment has become the standard in virtually every industry requiring precise temperature control, long-lasting and trouble-free wash down systems.

Wash Down Equipment

Wash Down Equipment

Strahman’s dominant wash down equipment presence began with their involvement within the Dairy Industry. Strahman’s engineers recognized a need for a system that could distribute hot water for facility cleanup, which led to the development of the first steam and cold-water mixing unit.

After gaining a reputation in the dairy industry, Strahman began focusing their efforts to develop a complete line of industrial spray nozzles and hoses which includes:

  • Hose Assemblies
  • Mixing Unit Stations
  • Pre-Rinse Products
  • Spray Nozzles
  • Low Flow Products
  • Complete Wash Down Systems
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Process Valve Products Details
Process Valve Products

Strahman serves a wide variety of industries and process applications by understanding the needs for custom valve design to fit any application.

Process Valve Products

Process Valve Products

Strahman’s Process Valve Products have become the standard for numerous industrial and commercial applications in the refinery, chemical, petrochemical, oil and gas, mining, pulp and paper, polymer and pharmaceutical industries. Process Valve Products include:

  • Piston Type Sampling Valves
  • Diverter Valves
  • Inline Valves
  • Gate Valves
  • Line Blinds
  • Quarter Turn Valves
  • Spray Rinse Valves
  • Sampling Valves
  • Drain Valves
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Automated & Safety Valves Details
Automated & Safety Valves

Products intended to reduce facility risk & insurance costs while increasing safety for plant employees & surrounding communities from manufactures such as Bi-Torq.

Automated & Safety Valves

Automated & Safety Valves

Strahman automated valve packages with floating ball valves and resilient seated butterfly valves come complete with electric or pneumatic actuators for a wide array of industrial applications. Additionally, a full suite of API 607 fire safe valve products are offered as actuated units or to be used in conjunction with our FM approved thermal shut-off assemblies. Resettable Emergency Block Valves (R-EBV) are also available for the oil & gas and chemical industries. Products include:

  • Ball Valves
  • Butterfly Valves
  • Safety Products
  • Mounting Hardware
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Overview

Since 1921 Strahman Valves has been a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of the highest quality and best-performing valve products. Operating through four divisions, Strahman has earned a reputation for developing innovative solutions to complex problems and engineering products with world-leading performance and value.

Norman Equipment has partnered with Strahman to bring these process valves, wash down equipment, and automated safety valves to customers across the region, backed by hands-on application support and fast quoting.

Industries Served

Strahman Valves are commonly found in the following markets:

  • Agriculture
  • Brewery/Winery
  • Chemical
  • Dairy
  • Food & Beverage
  • General Industry
  • Meat Processing
  • Mining & Mineral Processing
  • Oil & Gas
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Pulp & Paper
  • Restaurants
  • Veterinary
Strahman's product lines were built to solve real problems in each of these markets. The company's dominant wash down equipment presence began in the dairy industry, where its engineers developed the first steam and cold-water mixing unit to safely distribute hot water for facility cleanup — a design still used across food & beverage, meat processing, and dairy plants today. In the chemical, petrochemical, and oil & gas industries, Strahman's process valves are engineered to handle corrosive, abrasive, and temperature-sensitive media in sampling, drain, and diverter applications. Pharmaceutical and general industrial facilities rely on Strahman's sanitary-friendly designs to meet strict cleanability and safety standards, while pulp & paper and mining operations depend on the durability of Strahman's automated ball and butterfly valve packages to withstand harsh production environments. Browse our Industries Served page for more on how Norman Equipment supports these sectors.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Strahman valve used for?

Strahman valves are used to control, sample, drain, and divert process media in industrial systems. Common types include sampling valves, diverter valves, gate valves, and quarter-turn valves, which are engineered for demanding applications in chemical, oil & gas, food & beverage, and pharmaceutical processing where reliability and minimal dead space are critical.

What industries use Strahman wash down equipment?

Strahman wash down equipment is widely used in food & beverage, dairy, meat processing, pharmaceutical, chemical, and general industrial facilities. Its steam and cold-water mixing stations, spray nozzles, and hose reels provide the precise temperature control and durability needed for frequent facility clean-up and sanitation in these environments.

What's the difference between Strahman process valves and sampling valves?

Process valves is a broad category covering gate valves, diverter valves, line blinds, and drain valves used to direct or shut off flow. Sampling valves are a specific type of process valve designed to safely extract a representative media sample from a pressurized line without interrupting production.

Does Norman Equipment offer Strahman automated and safety valves?

Yes. Norman Equipment distributes Strahman's automated valve packages, which pair floating ball valves and resilient-seated butterfly valves with electric or pneumatic actuators. These are available with API 607 fire-safe options or FM-approved thermal shut-off assemblies to help reduce facility risk and improve plant safety.

How do I get a quote for Strahman valves or wash down equipment?

Norman Equipment, an authorized Strahman valves distributor, provides quotes on process valves, wash down equipment, and automated safety valves. Simply request a quote through our website or contact our team directly, and a Norman representative will help identify the right Strahman solution for your application.