Cortec embarked on an effort to diversify from their line of wellhead production chokes. Cortec founder Bobby Corte Jr., in partnership with his brother-in-law Larry Chauvin, started a new division under Cortec Manifold Systems (CMS), focusing on compact valve solutions. CMS spent several years developing a line of floating and trunnion models featuring soft seats and o-ring seals well-suited to general service oil and gas applications, up to 10,000 PSI. In those early years, many Gulf of Mexico platforms required topsides production manifolds with headers requiring many isolation valves. Their team experienced much success in these projects, but over time, as the industry focus turned more to deepwater floating production installations and shale plays, the industry’s changing landscape pushed Cortec to evolve its technology to the critical needs of the industry.
Beyond ball vales, CMS has developed full lines of check valve models, both compact and conventional flanged-end, as well as top and side entry designs. Their full line of valve, choke, and automation products complement each other well to deliver turnkey manifold and piping solutions that maximize weight and space savings without sacrificing quality and performance.
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