Necessity is the mother of invention.
Nelson Irrigation began manufacturing high quality valves over 30 years ago to provide efficient water control specifically for agricultural irrigation. Previous to this, farmers were using complicated and expensive valves designed for water utilities and heavy industrial projects. Those valves often required excessive pressure and were difficult to install and operate. After initially starting with just a 6" cast iron valve, the product line has continued to grow with 2-8" sizes, advanced aluminum and plastic materials, and patented pressure control solutions.
Not all valves are created equal. As a hydraulically operated sleeve-type valve, Nelson control valves are designed for reliable and efficient operation. There simply isn’t any other valve with better hydraulic performance – from the smooth open/close, to the ultra-accurate pressure control pilot and high flow capacity. Every Nelson valve is custom built and is functionally tested before it goes out the door.
