CASE STUDIES

Water Mixing Valve

Precision Control Without the Waste

Challenge

The customer had been relying on an industry-standard water mixing valve that was poorly matched to its intended application. The result was frequent warranty returns, temperature fluctuations, and costly service calls. The existing valve was either overbuilt, expensive, underperforming and failure-prone — and there were few alternatives available on the market.

Solution

Steiner Enterprises engineered a purpose-built temperature control valve that matched the required flow characteristics and thermal response of the application. The water ports and thermal actuator were carefully sized to ensure precise temperature control while maintaining high durability. The redesign not only improved user comfort but also significantly reduced clogging issues, lowering the long-term failure rate and warranty exposure.

Design & Engineering Highlights

Flow geometry and actuator matched to actual usage demands

Provides consistent user experience across varying water pressures

Eliminated failure-prone features that previously caused clogging and leaks

Redesigned valve met both performance and price targets

  • Forged and machined component design
  • 100% product validation before shipment
  • Final packaging and documentation

Global supply chain management across France, China, and the USA

Outcome

The new valve offered superior performance and significantly reduced service and warranty costs. The customer gained a tailored solution that matched real-world needs without overengineering, and end users benefitted from reliable, precise water temperature control.

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