In-house machine shop

SKB Flow operates a fully equipped machine shop staffed by experienced engineers and supported by a structured apprenticeship programme — ensuring precision workmanship across every project stage.

Turning
Manual & CNC gap-bed lathes up to 20" swing × 60" length, including Fanuc CNC control units for high-volume and complex profiles.
Milling
Turret mills with 2- and 3-axis CNC control, slotting heads, and DRO-equipped tables for accurate flat-surface and contour work.
Boring
Horizontal and vertical boring machines up to 36" diameter, with three-axis DRO and facing heads for large-bore valve bodies.
Drilling & cutting
Radial and pedestal drills, auto-feed horizontal bandsaws, and vertical bandsaws for precise stock removal and part prep.

Apprenticeship programme: SKB Flow invests in the next generation of skilled engineers through an in-house apprenticeship scheme — developing competency in specialized valve machining and production processes from day one.

Certified welding & fabrication

Our welding department meets the demanding requirements of petrochemical, power, and industrial applications — with full procedural qualification and third-party oversight.

Welding processes

Four dedicated welding stations support GTAW (TIG), SMAW (Stick), GMAW (MIG), and plasma cutting — all equipped with fume extraction and protective shielding for operator safety.

Programmable welding lathes and rotary manipulators (up to 30" dia, 150 kg capacity) allow consistent semi-automatic welding for repeat and high-volume orders.

Material capabilities

SKB Flow holds a comprehensive stock of over 20 filler metal types, covering a broad range of base materials:

  • Carbon steel & stainless steel
  • Duplex and super duplex steel
  • Nickel and chrome alloys
  • Stellite and hard-facing overlay materials

Welder and procedure qualification is conducted to ASME Section IX with third-party approval, ensuring compliance with international standards required by oil & gas clients.

Typical work scope

  • Pipe stub and flange attachment to socket or butt-weld end valves
  • Pipework fabrication and assembly
  • Pressure vessel manufacture
  • Wear and corrosion-resistant overlay application
  • Valve stem and bonnet extensions