Sam Chang Foundry, The Republic of Korea - Komachine Supplier Profile and Product List

- Sam Chang Foundry Co., Ltd. is a global manufacturer of fire safety valves, industrial valves, and oil and gas plant components, established in 1967 as a specialized casting company. The company has achieved global recognition for its technology and quality, particularly in fire protection valves, being the first in Asia to obtain UL and FM certifications. It possesses high-quality control capabilities through a vertically integrated system from casting to finished product manufacturing. The company continues its growth by supplying products to markets worldwide, including the US, Europe, and Asia.Sam Chang Foundry Co., Ltd. is a global manufacturer of fire safety valves, industrial valves, and oil and gas plant components, established in 1967 as a specialized casting company. The company has achieved global recognition for its technology and quality, particularly in fire protection valves, being the first in Asia to obtain UL and FM certifications. It possesses high-quality control capabilities through a vertically integrated system from casting to finished product manufacturing. The company continues its growth by supplying products to markets worldwide, including the US, Europe, and Asia.
- The main product lines include butterfly valves, check valves, gate valves, and flexible drops & fittings.The main product lines include butterfly valves, check valves, gate valves, and flexible drops & fittings.
- Butterfly valves encompass various types such as grooved (BB-G, BV-GG, GL), wafer, bronze (BB-G, BB-T), and models with built-in supervisory switches.Butterfly valves encompass various types such as grooved (BB-G, BV-GG, GL), wafer, bronze (BB-G, BB-T), and models with built-in supervisory switches.
- Key fire safety products include swing check valves (SCV), riser check valves (RCV), and OS&Y (OSY-Series) and NRS (NRS-Series) gate valves.Key fire safety products include swing check valves (SCV), riser check valves (RCV), and OS&Y (OSY-Series) and NRS (NRS-Series) gate valves.
- For oil and gas plant components, the company produces hammer unions, plug valves, swivel joints, PUP joints, and tilting check valves (TCV).For oil and gas plant components, the company produces hammer unions, plug valves, swivel joints, PUP joints, and tilting check valves (TCV).
- Continuous technological innovation efforts are supported by the R&D center established in 2012.Continuous technological innovation efforts are supported by the R&D center established in 2012.
- Advanced casting technologies include the automatic molten metal pouring system developed in 2003 and clean casting technology (EPC) developed in collaboration with the Korea Institute of Industrial Technology.Advanced casting technologies include the automatic molten metal pouring system developed in 2003 and clean casting technology (EPC) developed in collaboration with the Korea Institute of Industrial Technology.
- Bronze butterfly valves (BB-G, BB-T) feature technical specifications such as 1-2.5 inch sizes, a maximum working pressure of 175 psi (12 bar), a maximum test pressure of 350 psi (24 bar), and a maximum working temperature of 250°F (120°C).Bronze butterfly valves (BB-G, BB-T) feature technical specifications such as 1-2.5 inch sizes, a maximum working pressure of 175 psi (12 bar), a maximum test pressure of 350 psi (24 bar), and a maximum working temperature of 250°F (120°C).
- 58 years of casting know-how and specialized valve manufacturing expertise since 1967.58 years of casting know-how and specialized valve manufacturing expertise since 1967.
- Unique technological prowess and quality reliability, being the first Asian company to obtain UL and FM certifications in 1987 and maintaining them for 38 years.Unique technological prowess and quality reliability, being the first Asian company to obtain UL and FM certifications in 1987 and maintaining them for 38 years.
- A fully vertically integrated system, encompassing all processes from iron melting to processing, assembly, product testing, and packaging within its own casting factory.A fully vertically integrated system, encompassing all processes from iron melting to processing, assembly, product testing, and packaging within its own casting factory.
- This enables the production of consistently high-quality products, differentiating it from competitors who primarily import and assemble Chinese castings.This enables the production of consistently high-quality products, differentiating it from competitors who primarily import and assemble Chinese castings.
- A strong international market position, holding 30-40% of the US fire valve market and securing exclusive contracts with major global fire protection companies like Tyco.A strong international market position, holding 30-40% of the US fire valve market and securing exclusive contracts with major global fire protection companies like Tyco.
- Ongoing efforts in new product and market development through the establishment of an R&D center in 2012 and continuous engineer training.Ongoing efforts in new product and market development through the establishment of an R&D center in 2012 and continuous engineer training.
- KFI certification for fire-fighting butterfly valves and a patented switch box lamp technology for easy verification of valve open/closed status.KFI certification for fire-fighting butterfly valves and a patented switch box lamp technology for easy verification of valve open/closed status.
- External recognition of corporate value, including selection as a 'Distinguished Long-standing Enterprise' by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups and receiving a Presidential Commendation.External recognition of corporate value, including selection as a 'Distinguished Long-standing Enterprise' by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups and receiving a Presidential Commendation.
- Supply of essential valves for fire safety systems.Supply of essential valves for fire safety systems.
- Application of valves for general industrial plants and equipment.Application of valves for general industrial plants and equipment.
- Supply of components for oil and gas plants.Supply of components for oil and gas plants.
- Historical production of casting products for automotive parts, construction machinery parts, heavy equipment parts, and railway vehicle parts.Historical production of casting products for automotive parts, construction machinery parts, heavy equipment parts, and railway vehicle parts.
- Provision of fundamental manufacturing technology across the casting industry.Provision of fundamental manufacturing technology across the casting industry.
- India, UAE, PhilippinesIndia, UAE, Philippines
- Netherlands, UK, Germany, TurkeyNetherlands, UK, Germany, Turkey
- USA, CanadaUSA, Canada
- AustraliaAustralia
- UL Listed (Underwriters Laboratories) certification (butterfly valves 1987, gate valves 1995, check valves 2005).UL Listed (Underwriters Laboratories) certification (butterfly valves 1987, gate valves 1995, check valves 2005).
- FM Approved (Factory Mutual) certification (butterfly valves 1987, gate valves 1995, check valves 2005).FM Approved (Factory Mutual) certification (butterfly valves 1987, gate valves 1995, check valves 2005).
- ULC Listed (Underwriters Laboratories of Canada) certification (butterfly valves 1987, gate valves 1995, check valves 2005).ULC Listed (Underwriters Laboratories of Canada) certification (butterfly valves 1987, gate valves 1995, check valves 2005).
- API (American Petroleum Institute) certification (flowline products).API (American Petroleum Institute) certification (flowline products).
- CCCF certification (7 types of BFV) (2019).CCCF certification (7 types of BFV) (2019).
- Korea Fire Institute (KFI) type approval (2023).Korea Fire Institute (KFI) type approval (2023).
- Designation as a Root Technology Specialist Company (2017).Designation as a Root Technology Specialist Company (2017).
- Designation as a Talent Nurturing Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (2017).Designation as a Talent Nurturing Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (2017).
- Selection as a 'Distinguished Long-standing Enterprise' by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups (2025).Selection as a 'Distinguished Long-standing Enterprise' by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups (2025).
- Development of an automatic molten metal pouring system (2003).Development of an automatic molten metal pouring system (2003).
- Patented switch box lamp technology for easy verification of open/closed status in fire-fighting butterfly valves.Patented switch box lamp technology for easy verification of open/closed status in fire-fighting butterfly valves.
- Numerous technology developments and patent acquisitions, including clean casting technology (EPC).Numerous technology developments and patent acquisitions, including clean casting technology (EPC).