In Itap there are 87 transfers and 70 automatic assembly lines. 

In order to accommodate all these machines and many others present in the company, Itap spreads over a total of almost 40,000 m2, divided between the Lumezzane plant and the Rodengo Saiano plant. 

Each department has its own well-defined spaces based on characteristics and production needs, and both detachments have offices that perform various functions. 

HOW IS A VALVE MADE TODAY?
It all starts with the raw material: brass, a metal alloy of copper and zinc that bodies and sleeves are made of. Brass, cut into pieces and heated to 850 , is moulded into blanks. Let’s discover all the steps.

1 – SANDBLASTING AND NICKEL PLATING
2 – BODY AND SLEEVE TURNING
3 – STEMS TURNING
4 – BALL MACHINING
5 – ASSEMBLY

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