# Frigopoint launches heavy hot-forging presses for large-diameter ball valves in Belgorod

Russian refrigeration components maker Frigopoint commissioned a billet heating furnace and two 315-ton impact presses for hot forging large ball valves at its Belgorod plant, with a line output of 1000 parts per shift.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2023-06-13
- Where: Belgorod, Russia
- Status: completed
- Capacity: 1000 parts per shift
- Products: ball valves, hot-forged brass valve bodies
- Sectors: [Pumps and Valves](https://endata.com/sectors/pumps-valves.md)

## Companies

- [Frigopoint](https://endata.com/companies/10675.md)

## Sources

- [frigopoint.com](https://www.frigopoint.com/en/blog/2023/06/frigopoint-zapustil-tyazhelye-pressy-dlya-goryachej-shtampovki-sharovyh-kranov-fpbv218318), 2023-06-13: "In June 2023, the Russian plant of refrigeration components Frigopoint launched equipment for hot forging of ball valves of large diameters."

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