Whitepaper Explains New Lead-Free Water System Regulations – and How to Specify Valves to Comply

NOVI, Mich. - July 8, 2014 - PRLog -- New Federal regulations governing lead content tightening safety restrictions dictate much lower lead content for certain potable water systems and components than in the past. A new whitepaper explains the new lead-free water system regulations for OEMs and contractors — and how to specify valves to comply. It is available to download at https://www.ascovalvenet.com/pdf/LiteratureRequest/Lead_Free_White_Paper.pdf.

Manufacturers of potable water equipment and systems — including drinking water fountains, R/O (reverse osmosis) systems, coffee machines, and commercial kitchen equipment — as well as equipment maintenance contractors are affected. Many in the industry remain uncertain how the new lead-free water regulations will impact their manufacturing and purchasing.

A new whitepaper, “Understanding the New Lead-Free Water System Regulations – and Choosing Valves to Comply,” provides useful information to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and contractors to ensure their equipment for potable water systems remains efficient, safe, and compliant.

The new paper outlines relevant sections of the new lead-free regulations, and then focuses on the choices facing specifiers and purchasers who need to select important components of the affected potable water equipment — two-way solenoid valves — to comply. The paper also considers the calculations that must be made to determine average lead content. Finally, it discusses the pros and cons of common valve materials (brass, composite/plastic, stainless steel, and lead-free brass), as well as other selection advantages for use in potable water systems.

Download the free whitepaper, “Understanding the New Lead-Free Water System Regulations – and Choosing Valves to Comply” — for OEM manufacturers and contractors of potable water systems — from https://www.ascovalvenet.com/pdf/LiteratureRequest/Lead_Free_White_Paper.pdf. The whitepaper is presented ASCO Numatics, the world’s leading manufacturer of comprehensive fluid automation, flow control, and pneumatics solutions.

For more information, contact ASCO Numatics at 1-800-972-ASCO (2726) or visit http://www.ascovalve.com.

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About ASCO Numatics

ASCO Numatics (http://www.asconumatics.com/), an Emerson company, offers comprehensive fluid automation solutions, including fluid control and fluid power products, for a wide range of industry-focused applications. The ASCO Numatics product line in North America consists of more than 50,000 valves, an extensive selection of air preparation equipment, and a full line of actuation products. ASCO products include solenoid pilot valves, angle body piston valves, linear indicators, redundant control systems, and pressure sensors. The Numatics line covers valve manifolds, cylinders, grippers, filters, regulators, and lubricators. For more information about ASCO Numatics products, visit www.asconumatics.com.

About Emerson and Emerson Industrial Automation

Emerson (www.Emerson.com) is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and consumer markets around the world. The company is comprised of five business segments: Process Management, Industrial Automation, Network Power, Climate Technologies, and Commercial & Residential Solutions. Sales in fiscal 2013 were $24.7 billion. Emerson Industrial Automation (www.EmersonIndustrial.com), a business of Emerson, provides automation and power generation technologies and services to a wide range of industries. With its global capabilities and deep industry expertise, Emerson Industrial Automation is a trusted partner for products and solutions that increase machine performance, efficiency, reliability, and availability. Its industry-leading brands include Appleton®, ASCO®, Branson®, Browning®, Control Techniques, Kop-Flex®, Leroy-Somer®, McGill®, Morse®, Numatics®, O-Z/Gedney, Rollway®, SealMaster®, and System Plast™.