kelso safety valve supplier

Kelso"s pressure relief valve raises the bar on best available technology from railway equipment suppliers. Our external PRV design for general purpose tank cars improves reliability and performance over the older internal models that allowed active components to come in contact with the commodities being transported. In addition, the maintenance requirements for the Kelso PRV are less frequent due to elimination of contact with the goods inside the car, and the inspection process each time the tank car is loaded is far less time-consuming due to the Kelso PRVs location outside the car.  With thousands of units in service the Kelso external PRV has demonstrated reliable operations in many tough service conditions without need of maintenance or unscheduled repair.

The development of Kelso"s vacuum relief valve was driven by customer demand for better performance due to high failure rates of older models of VRVs. The Kelso VRV features constant force pressure springs and meets DOT-117 tank car specifications. Kelso"s VRV is available as 1.5, 3 or 4.5 psi with a 2.5 inch threaded connection or flange.

Kelso provides transportation components for rail, trucking and wilderness access. The company is a reliable supplier of high-performance rail tank car equipment for the safe transportation of commodities. Kelso designs and sells pressure relief valves, bottom outlet valves, vacuum relief valves, pressure car relief valves, top ball valves, angle valves and more.

Kelso also supplies truck tanker equipment, rail wheel cleaning units, fuel loading systems, military components, rail emergency kits and gyroscopic suspension for fleet trucks in rugged outback terrains.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia and BONHAM, Texas, Feb. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kelso Technologies Inc. (TSX: KLS) (NYSE American: KIQ) (“Kelso” or the “Company”) reports that all of the participating oil refiners engaged in the service trials of the Company’s new 2” angle valve (K2AV) have successfully installed the requisite number of K2AV units and full AAR compliance testing continues. The Kelso K2AV is a device specifically designed to transfer LP-Gas and anhydrous ammonia in pressurized railroad tank car applications.

The current pressure car fleet includes approximately 85,000 tank cars and each pressure tank car utilizes three K2AV units. These are high value specialty products and management’s objectives are to generate multi-million dollar revenues from the K2AV as oil refiners specify the Company’s products in larger numbers. The pressure tank car market is a previously untapped market for Kelso to develop.

The development of the K2AV has been driven by customers’ demand for better performing angle valves due to irregular performance of the current products available in the market today. The Kelso K2AV is a single piece of high-quality fabricated steel eliminating porosity weakness found in commonly used castings. It is designed for universal use, there are no wetted or outlet O-rings to change out; it has a self-draining, self-cleaning seat; it has a low operating torque for ease of use; it has an adjustable packing gland; and it is a serviceable valve. The K2AV has an AAR standard mounting that will allow for ease of interchangeability with other 2” angle valves. The K2AV is completely manufactured in the USA.

The K2AV rounds out the Kelso Pressure Car Kit which includes the pressure relief valve (PCH), an excess flow check valve, a thermometer well, a needle (sampling) valve and magnetic gauging device. The availability of the Kelso Pressure Car Kit provides customers with the opportunity for one-stop sourcing for pressure car needs.

James R. Bond, CEO of the Company, comments that, “The Company’s technology portfolio which is a key component of Kelso’s long-term success goals has advanced as scheduled despite COVID-19 related issues. Kelso remains dedicated to the development of new innovative safety technologies that deliver long term, reliable high performance for the Company’s stakeholders. The response to Kelso’s K2AV from potential customers who were involved in the final design specifications has been very encouraging. Kelso is prepared for full K2AV production and distribution when the final AAR approvals are received.”

Kelso is a diverse product development company that specializes in the design, engineering, production and distribution of proprietary service equipment used in transportation applications. The Company’s reputation has been earned as a designer and reliable supplier of unique high-quality rail tank car valve equipment that provides for the safe handling and containment of hazardous and non-hazardous commodities during transport. All Kelso products are specifically designed to provide economic and operational advantages to customers while reducing the potential effects of human error and environmental harm.

For a more complete business and financial profile of the Company, please view the Company"s website at www.kelsotech.com and public documents posted under the Company’s profile on www.sedar.com in Canada and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov in the United States.

Legal Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements:This news release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking statements are indicated expectations or intentions. Forward-looking statements in this news release include that that Kelso will get AAR approval for our K2AV; that Kelso has the requisite number of K2AV units in AAR service trial testing; that our larger product portfolio will advance our longer-term success; that management’s objectives are to generate multi-million dollar revenues from the K2AV; and that Kelso will be ready for full production and distribution of the K2AV when final AAR approvals are received. Although Kelso believes its anticipated future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements and information are based upon reasonable assumptions and expectations, they can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. The reader should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and information as such statements and information involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Kelso to differ materially from anticipated future results, performance or achievement expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and information. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, the risk that products may be dropped if ongoing service trials reveal engineering issues that render a new product unfeasible; the Company’s products may not provide the intended economic or operational advantages to customers or reduce the potential effects of human error and environmental harm during the transport of hazardous materials; our products may not sell as well as expected to grow and sustain anticipated new revenue streams; AAR approvals may not be attained; the cyclical rail tank car market may not improve quickly; customer orders may be cancelled and established competitors may enter the market with new product offerings which could reduce our expected market share. Except as required by law, the Company does not intend to update the forward-looking information and forward-looking statements contained in this news release.

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA and LISLE, ILLINOIS--(Marketwire - Oct. 3, 2012) - Kelso Technologies Inc. (TSX VENTURE:KLS)(OTCQX:KEOSF) (the "Company" or "Kelso") - Kelso reports that the Company has received regulatory approval from the Association of American Railroads (AAR) for its new heavy-duty, high performance external pressure relief valve (EPRV) known as the JS75XH/27 that was successfully tested by independent sources in August 2012.

Mr. Neil Gambow, CEO and President of the Company"s wholly owned subsidiary Kelso Technologies (USA) Inc. comments that, "The AAR certification of our JS75XH/27 EPRV and our Bonham production facilities is another of the continuing stream of key milestones in the business development of Kelso. This approval and registration acknowledges that Kelso has a new qualified EPRV product and the reliable quality assurance production systems that meets stringent AAR requirements. This is a major step forward in our industry qualifications and credibility. It allows us to pursue both small and large product sales opportunities from the OEM and retrofit/repair segments of the railroad industry with the full approval of the AAR."

Kelso is a railroad equipment supplier that designs, produces and sells a new generation of innovative products designed to improve the safe containment and pressure management of hazardous materials ("HAZMAT") during rail or road transport. Products include a series of external constant force spring pressure relief valves and a revolutionary new manway securement system trademarked as the "Kelso Klincher™".

Kelso"s ultimate goal is to have all products become "gold standard" products on most HAZMAT and non-hazardous applications and capture a large share of the market for our products. We are confident that we have created a solid foundation on which to build a successful multi-million dollar business on behalf of the shareholders of Kelso Technologies.

For a more complete business and financial profile of the Company, please view the Company"s website at www.kelsotech.com and public documents posted on www.sedar.com.

Legal Notice Regarding Forward Looking Statements:This news release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking statements are indicated expectations or intentions. Forward-looking statements in this news release include that we can scale up production of our products in our facilities, that multi-million dollar revenue opportunities exist and can be exploited in the trucking industry; that Kelso can design and deliver reliable "best available technology" KKS products for the trucking industry with proven economic and qualitative advantages over our competition; that from the commercial sales of our KKS products in the trucking industry Kelso can create a successful multi-million dollar business. The Company"s products involve detailed proprietary and engineering knowledge and specific customer adoption criteria, hence factors that could cause actual results to be materially different include that we may be unsuccessful in raising any additional capital needs that may arise; we may not have sufficient capital to develop, produce and deliver new orders; product development may face unexpected delays; orders that are placed may be cancelled; product may not perform as well as expected; markets may not develop as quickly as anticipated or at all; or that the construction or other plans for plants run into permit, labor or other problems. Further, we are reliant on certain key employees who may leave the Company and we may be unable to protect or defend our intellectual property. Investors are cautioned against placing undue reliance on forward-looking statements. We assume no responsibility to update these forward looking statements except to the extent required by law.

Kelso Technologies reported that the Association of American Railroads (AAR); U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA); and the U.S. Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has put forth new requirements recommended for rail tank cars used in the transport of dangerous goods.

This regulatory proposal (HM251) presents the proposed engineering requirements and deadlines for a new class of tank cars that would be used for the transport of flammable liquids including petroleum crude oil and ethanol by rail. There are three tank car construction options under final consideration:-PHMSA/FRA Tank Car (DOT117) to include full head shields, TIH top fittings protection, 9/16" shell, thermal protection, 11-gauge jacket, reclosing pressure relief valve, bottom outlet valve handle removed and ECP brakes.

-AAR 2014 Tank Car to include full head shields, standard top fittings protection, 9/16" shell, thermal protection, 11-gauge jacket, reclosing pressure relief valve and bottom outlet valve handle removed.

-CPC1232 Tank Car to include full head shields, TIH top fittings protection, 7/16" (jacketed car) or 1/2" shell, thermal protection, 11-gauge jacket, high-flow reclosing pressure relief valve and bottom outlet valve handle removed.

Relevant to Kelso in these proposals is that the tank car must be equipped with one or more reclosing pressure relief valves with a start-to-discharge pressure of equal to or greater than 517 kPa (75 psi). The total relieving capacity and start-to-discharge pressure must be optimized to insure the structural integrity of the tank in a 100 minutes pool fire and 30 minutes jet fire while minimizing the amount of dangerous good that is released by the pressure relief device and if the tank car is equipped with a bottom outlet valve, the valve must be of a type and be arranged in such a way that the valve remains closed during railway incidents, including derailments.

As previously announced Kelso has filed a patent application for a new externally mounted dual-rated high-flow pressure relief valve ("DR5010") design for use on new rail tank cars and retrofits of existing rail tank cars as proposed by Transport Canada.

Kelso initiated its DR5010 design strategy based on regulatory concerns and as a result we have created a new DR5010 that based on mechanical engineering innovations that provide safety benefits in both accident and non-accident environments. In general terms in an accident involving fire the DR5010 will significantly lower its operating pressure rating to a level that will keep the valve open in order to evacuate the tank car in less than 100 minutes as required by the Transport Canada recommendations. This is a dramatic change to current technology capability. The DR5010 will enter the AAR approval process shortly after the prototypes complete testing. The Company will announce AAR approvals by press release when they are received.

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA and DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS — (Marketwired) — 12/04/14 — Kelso Technologies Inc. („the Company“ or „Kelso“) (TSX: KLS)(NYSE MKT: KIQ) reports that the Association of American Railroads (AAR) has approved our new JS165H high-flow pressure relief valve (PRV) for commercial applications after completing its required two year field trial.

North American chemical companies have been very supportive of the development of the JS165H as a best available technology and we are now able to supply their needs. Management believes that this development will allow Kelso to increase its market share and continue the momentum of its annual revenue growth.

With this AAR approval Kelso is now able to supply approximately 70% of all PRV applications required by the AAR. The JS165H is well suited for new tank car manufacturers, retrofit operations and repair facilities. The Company is able to produce this product in its current production facilities in Bonham, Texas.

Kelso is a railway equipment supplier that designs, produces and sells proprietary tank car service equipment used in the safe loading, unloading and containment of hazardous materials during transport. Products are specifically designed to provide economic and operational advantages while reducing the potential negative effects of human error and environmental harm during the transport of hazardous materials. The Company is experiencing rapid multi-million dollar revenue growth based on its expanding commercial product catalogue and increased political concerns about railroad safety in North America.

Legal Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: This news release contains „forward-looking statements“ within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking statements are indicated expectations or intentions. Forward-looking statements in this news release include that the Company with this AAR approval is now able to supply approximately 70% of all PRV applications required by the AAR; the JS165H is well suited for new tank car manufacturers, retrofit operations and repair facilities; the Company is able to produce this product in its current production facilities in Bonham, Texas; management believes that this development will allow Kelso to increase its market share and continue its annual revenue growth; and that Kelso is experiencing rapid multi-million dollar revenue growth based on its expanding commercial product catalogue. Although Kelso believes its anticipated future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements and information are based upon reasonable assumptions and expectations, they can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. The reader should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and information as such statements and information involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Kelso to differ materially from anticipated future results, performance or achievement expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and information, including without limitation the risk that the Company–s products may not provide the intended economic or operational advantages; or reduce the potential effects of human error and environmental harm during the transport of hazardous materials; or grow and sustain anticipated revenue streams; and orders made for our products can be cancelled or changed. Except as required by law, the Company does not intend to update the forward-looking information and forward-looking statements contained in this news release.

The Kelso Technologies, Inc. pressure relief valve (PCH) for rail pressure cars has received final certification from the Association of American Railroads (AAR).

Kelso on Nov. 2 reported that earning certification is a milestone, as the PCH is “now fully qualified to be distributed to the pressure car market as ordered by railcar customers,” allowing the Bonham, Tex.-based company to “pursue sizable untapped revenue opportunities.”

Pressure tank cars, designated by Department of Transport (DOT)-105 and DOT-112 specifications, are used to haul flammable, non-flammable or toxic liquefied compressed gases that must be shipped under pressure. Out of the more than 438,000 tank cars in the North American fleet, approximately 85,000 are pressure cars, Kelso said.

Certification follows several years of “rigorous field service trials” and AAR’s “successful teardown and testing of a sample of field service-trialed PCH valves,” according to Kelso.

The PCH’s development was driven by “customers’ concerns, input and demand for a better-performing PCH product due to the unreliable performance and expensive repair costs of current products,” Kelso reported.

“The successful completion of the AAR-certified PCH is another key example of the benefits of our commitment to the development of unique products targeting previously unavailable revenue opportunities,” Kelso Technologies CEO James R. Bond said. “The PCH is the centerpiece of Kelso’s new Pressure Car Kit program, which will include a new 2-inch angle valve (currently in field-service trial), an excess flow check valve, a thermometer well, a needle sampling valve and a magnetic gauge device. The availability of the Pressure Car Kit will simplify procurement processes for pressure car customers with Kelso available as a single supplier. Management’s dedication to its strategic initiatives based on specific stakeholders’ design needs and engineering have proven to be very effective and efficient.”

VANCOUVER, British Columbia and BONHAM, Texas, Nov. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kelso Technologies Inc. (TSX: KLS) (NYSE MKT: KIQ) ("Kelso" or the "Company") reports that Kelso has received final certification of the Company’s pressure relief valve (“PCH”) for use on rail pressure cars from the Association of American Railroads (“AAR”). The PCH has gone through rigorous field service trials over the past several years which concluded with a successful teardown and testing of a sample of field service trialed PCH valves by the AAR inspector.

Pressure tank cars designated by Department of Transport (DOT)-105 and DOT-112 specifications are used to transport flammable, non-flammable or toxic liquefied compressed gases that must be shipped under pressure. The PCH is a key milestone for Kelso because it allows the Company to pursue sizable untapped revenue opportunities in the rail pressure car market. There are more than 438,000 rail tank cars in the North American fleet and approximately 85,000 of those are pressure cars. The PCH is now fully qualified to be distributed to the pressure car market as ordered by rail car customers.

James R. Bond, CEO of the Company comments that: "Our engineering relationships with motivated customers continue to grow. This has allowed Kelso to maintain the development of its brand through the creation of new technology solutions for transportation operations in rail, road and wilderness markets. The successful completion of the AAR certified PCH is another key example of the benefits of our commitment to the development of unique products targeting previously unavailable revenue opportunities. The PCH is the centerpiece of Kelso’s new Pressure Car Kit program which will include a new 2” angle valve (currently in field service trial), an excess flow check valve, a thermometer well, a needle sampling valve and a magnetic gauge device. The availability of the Pressure Car Kit will simplify procurement processes for pressure car customers with Kelso available as a single supplier. Management’s dedication to its strategic initiatives based on specific stakeholders’ design needs and engineering have proven to be very effective and efficient. Over time the overall objective is to focus on financial growth and performance from sales of a larger portfolio of regulatory compliant products servicing a wider range of transportation markets.”

Kelso is a diverse product development company that specializes in the design, production and distribution of proprietary service equipment used in transportation applications. The Company’s reputation has been earned as a designer and reliable supplier of unique high-quality rail tank car valve equipment that provides for the safe handling and containment of hazardous and non-hazardous commodities during transport. All Kelso products are specifically designed to provide economic and operational advantages to customers while reducing the potential effects of human error and environmental harm.

For a more complete business and financial profile of the Company, please view the Company"s website at www.kelsotech.com and public documents posted under the Company"s profile on www.sedar.com in Canada and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov in the United States.

Legal Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements and Information: This news release contains "forward-looking statements and information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements are indicated expectations or intentions. Forward-looking statements in this news release include that the Company believes that this key milestone of AAR certification of the PCH sets the stage for full market adoption; that Management believes that the PCH can lead to new multi-million-dollar revenue opportunities from the rail pressure car market; that the successful completion of the certified PCH is another example of the benefits of our commitment to research and development of unique products targeting untapped revenue opportunities; that the availability of the Pressure Car Kit featuring the PCH will simplify procurement processes for pressure car customers with Kelso available as a single supplier; that Management’s research and development initiatives based on stakeholders’ design needs and engineering input will continue to prove effective and efficient strategically and; that over time the Company can expand financial growth and performance from a larger portfolio of products servicing a wider range of transportation markets. Although Kelso believes its anticipated future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions and expectations, they can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. The reader should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Kelso to differ materially from anticipated future results, performance or achievement expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, the risk that a new product idea may be dropped if ongoing development and testing reveal engineering and economic issues that render a new product concept infeasible; the risk that the Company"s products may not work as well as expected; we may not be able to break into new markets, because such markets are served by stronger embedded competitors or because of long term supply contracts; and we may not be able to grow and sustain anticipated revenue streams. We may have underestimated the cost of product development and the time it takes to bring products to market; we may not be able to finance our intended product development, our products may not sell as well as expected, and competitors may offer better or cheaper alternatives to our products. Our technologies may not be patentable, and if patents are granted, we may not protect our investment in intellectual property if our patents are challenged. Our intended technologies may infringe the intellectual property of other parties or we may not have any parties interested in licensing our technology as expected. Except as required by law, the Company does not intend to update the forward-looking information and forward-looking statements contained in this news release.

Kelso Technologies Inc. (TSX:KLS)(NYSE MKT:KIQ) ("Kelso" or the "Company") is pleased to report that the Company has completed the development of Kelso"s new rail tank car bottom outlet valve (BOV) featuring ceramic components that are designed to increase valve life and reliability. Kelso has received the approval from the Association of American Railroads (AAR) for the field service trials of this unique BOV design.

The ceramic BOV is an evolution of our current stainless steel BOV design that is currently in service trials. Most general service tank rail tank cars carrying non-hazardous and hazardous commodities including crude oil and ethanol are equipped with a bottom outlet valve through which the tank car is emptied. Current BOV designs utilizing stainless steel components have well-known shortcomings specifically in transport services where the commodity is abrasive or has corrosive characteristics that are detrimental to the materials from which the BOV is made.

Kelso, at the request of its customers to develop a better BOV, has incorporated cutting-edge ceramic technology to overcome these shortcomings. This ceramic technology exhibits superior chemical resistance and mechanical strength which are both vital to the performance of a rail tank car bottom outlet valve. Our testing of current metallic valve components has confirmed that our new BOV can deliver a significant improvement in valve performance through the use of ceramic materials.

James R. Bond, CEO of the Company comments that: "Kelso continues to develop and achieve new designs that provide better alternatives to service the unique challenges of transporting hazardous materials. Our innovation objectives are focused on creating "best available safety technology" products designed to better protect the lives of first responders and all in harms way. Our new ceramic-based BOV is a unique innovation that will be the first commercial use of ceramics to be approved by the AAR for use in rail tank cars. Our industry has been bogged down with regulatory and economic challenges over the past year but we remain optimistic that our long-term product strategies should eventually lead to enhanced financial performance when economic conditions improve."

Kelso is a railway equipment supplier that designs, produces and sells proprietary tank car service equipment used in the safe handling and containment of hazardous materials during transport. Products are specifically designed to provide economic and operational advantages while reducing the potential effects of human error and environmental harm during the transport of hazardous materials. The Company is recognized as a reliable supplier of AAR approved railway equipment that addresses the regulatory concerns about railroad safety in North America.

For a more complete business and financial profile of the Company, please view the Company"s website at www.kelsotech.com and public documents posted under the Company"s profile on www.sedar.com in Canada and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov in the United States.

Legal Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: This news release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking statements are indicated expectations or intentions. Forward-looking statements in this news release include that our ceramic based BOV innovation will be the first commercial use of ceramics to be approved by the AAR for use in rail tank cars; and that we remain optimistic that our long-term product strategies should eventually lead to enhanced financial performance when economic conditions improve. Although Kelso believes its anticipated future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements and information are based upon reasonable assumptions and expectations, they can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. The reader should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and information as such statements and information involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Kelso to differ materially from anticipated future results, performance or achievement expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and information, including without limitation the risk that the Company"s products may not provide the intended economic or operational advantages; or reduce the potential effects of human error and environmental harm during the transport of hazardous materials; or grow and sustain anticipated revenue streams; AAR approvals may not be attained; the rail tank car market may not improve in 2016, orders may be cancelled and competitors may enter the market with new product offerings which could capture some of our expected market share. Except as required by law, the Company does not intend to update the forward-looking information and forward-looking statements contained in this news release.

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