KSB is a pump and valve manufacturer with a broad industrial valve range: gate, globe and check valves in the BOA families, butterfly valves for water and power, and specialised valves for boiler and feedwater service. The installed base is strongest in water, wastewater, power generation and general industry.
KSB surplus usually comes from municipal and utility capital programmes, power station overhauls and plant water systems. Because much of it is standard water-service equipment, it is easy to re-market when the body and operator are sound.
Brand disclosure. KSB is a trademark of its respective owner. Louisiana Valve Buyer is an independent purchaser of surplus equipment and is not affiliated with, authorised by, sponsored by or endorsed by KSB or its owner. These pages describe equipment we are willing to buy; they do not represent manufacturer service, repair authorisation, calibration, pressure certification, product compatibility, or a statement that any used item is ready for future process service.
Seller guides
KSB equipment, in detail
What we look at
Reviewing KSB equipment
Body and liner
Ductile iron with epoxy coating is the common pattern. Check for coating damage and liner condition.
Operator
Gear operators and electric actuators are the value add. Note the actuator model and voltage.
Flange and lug condition
Standard water-service valves are rejected on flange damage more often than on wear.
A detailed, accurate list is more useful than a generic brand mention. If you can tell us the model, the size, the class and what is attached, the review is straightforward. If you cannot, photographs of the nameplates will get us most of the way.
What to preserve
Before anything is disconnected
Keep the assembly together, keep the tag on the valve, and photograph the nameplates before anything is separated. Most of the value lost on branded equipment is lost in the ten minutes after removal, not in the years before it.
Questions sellers ask
Do you buy used KSB equipment?
Yes. We buy KSB equipment as surplus, in single lots or as part of a whole crib. We buy it as equipment, not as scrap, and we make no claim about its fitness for future service.
Is KSB surplus worth more than unbranded equipment?
Often yes, because the brand tells a buyer what the specification is and where parts come from. The premium depends on the model, the condition and the documentation.
What if the nameplate is missing?
Send photographs of the body and any cast markings. Brand and model can often be established from the shape and the marking, though the price reflects the uncertainty.