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Blackhall AUTOMATIC RECIRCULATION VALVES

AUTOMATIC RECIRCULATION VALVES

Optimised Pump Protection Since 1970s

Blackhall Automatic Recirculation Valves – Tailored Flow Assurance

In the early 1970s Blackhall introduced their Automatic Recirculation Valves (ARVs) for centrifugal pump protection. Each valve is designed to precisely match your pump's operating profile, ensuring reliable operation during low-flow conditions. Using our proven CFDA technique and flow testing, every solution delivers guaranteed performance.

Blackhall Automatic Recirculation Valves

Pump-Specific Engineering

Every ARV is 100% customised to match pump characteristics, offering precise bypass control and robust protection during start-up, shutdown and modulating operation cycles.

Versatile Design Options

Straightway & Angle Pattern

Available in straightway and angle body configurations, our valves offer design flexibility, enhanced flow control, and in-situ maintenance for maximised uptime.

Why Choose Blackhall Automatic Recirculation Valves?

Trusted by global operators in critical industries, our ARVs deliver dependable pump protection and performance longevity — especially in mission-critical and high-cycle applications.

Global Deployments

Deployed Worldwide

Installed in over 50 countries across oil & gas, power, water, and industrial sectors – proven globally under diverse operating demands.

Tested Under Pressure

Flow Tested & Verified

Every Blackhall ARV is empirically tested for flow accuracy and reliability — maintaining uninterrupted pump recirculation during all operating cycles.

Application Support

Unmatched Support

From initial pump curve review to valve integration, our technical team supports your complete ARV lifecycle for dependable, optimised dependable performance.

Smart Flow Assurance for Centrifugal Pump Protection

Automatic Recirculation Valve Range

Series 6500 Low Pressure Modulating ARV

Series 6500
Low Pressure Modulating

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Series 6600 On-Off & Semi-Modulating ARV

Series 6600
On-Off & Semi-Modulating

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Series 6700 High Pressure Modulating ARV

Series 6700
High Pressure Modulating

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    • Blackhall
    • Taylor
    • Shaw
    • News & Insights
  • Industries
  • Valves
    • Water, Dams & Reservoirs
    • Cryogenic and Industrial Gas
    • Hydrogen
    • Power Generation & Steam
    • Chemical & Zero-Emission
    • Marine & Exotic Alloys
    • Pump Protection | ARV
    • Boiler Mountings & Fittings
    • Our Full Range
  • Engineering Services
  • Site Services
    • On-Site Services
    • VAMP® | Valve Asset Management Programme
  • After-Sales
    • renov8® | Valve Repair & Refurbishment Services
  • Technology
    • valvemetrix® | Digital Valve Monitoring & Predictive Insights
  • Academy
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