If you live on the west coast and are shopping for a Valley Beater, we’ve received a message that someone in Maple Ridge BC has one for sale.
This one has a cast iron body but the paint looks to be in very good condition. Based on the serial number it was made in 1959. Its bearings were replaced 10 years ago but they have been kept well lubricated so they should be fine. The diaphragm is however nearing the end of its life and will soon need replacement. It is powered by a 220 volt 2HP motor which I feel is far more than required (our Valley Beater has a ½HP motor) but it looks like the pulley sizes might run it at a higher speed than normal, which would require more power. Beating rags to pulp would also require more power than beating half-stuff so the larger motor’s capacity would not be wasted.
The seller is asking $6000 for it.
If you’re interested in this beater, call or e-mail us and we can get you in touch with the seller.
Update: This beater has been sold.
Hello,
I am interested in learning more about this paper beater and if it is available.
There is actually a note at the end of this post to the effect that the beater has been sold.
Valley beaters like this one show up for sale online only maybe every year or two.
There are still companies making “Valley Beaters” but this may also refer to a beater with a tank made from stainless steel sheet rather than a casting. These are being called “Valley” (which is inappropriate because this is a trade mark) beaters because they are suitable for use in the TAPPI T200 standard procedure for beating pulp in preparation for other standardized tests.