No pump on the skid.
Dose straight into the pressurised line.
If the line already carries pressure, you do not need a machine to make more of it. A MAC dosing valve meters chemical into the pressure that is there, with far fewer wear parts.
The case for change
Why the pump was there in the first place
A dosing pump exists to solve one problem: getting chemical into a line that sits at higher pressure than the tank. It does that by carrying a motor, a stroke mechanism, check valves and a diaphragm or a tube, and each of those becomes something to maintain. Where the line is already pressurised, a valve can meter into that pressure directly and most of the machine stops being necessary.
Pulsation errors costing you compliance
Stroke-based pumps create pulsation at low flows, causing dosing inaccuracy, downstream mixing problems, and dose logs that cannot be defended in an audit.
Tubing failures and unplanned downtime
Peristaltic tubing splits under chemical exposure. Every failure means a reactive call-out, replacement parts, and a window where dosing has stopped entirely.
High maintenance across multiple failure points
Check valves, diaphragms, tubing, and motors all need regular servicing. Each failure point is a separate maintenance task and a separate cost line.
Accuracy drift as components wear
Pump accuracy degrades as internals wear. The further from original design point, the worse the drift, and the harder it is to keep dose logs within spec.
Engineering architecture
Four precision advantages inside every MAC Liquid Bullet Valve
Hover each capability to see the system respond in real time.
Dual D-Flex Diaphragm
Media contacts only the diaphragm faces and valve body. No sliding seals, no o-ring rub, no tubing in the flow path. Chemical isolation by design.
Balanced Poppet
Upstream pressure variation is equalised at the seat. Dosing volume per pulse stays consistent regardless of supply fluctuations, over the full life of the valve.
High-Speed Solenoid Actuation
On/off switching, pulse-width modulation, or proportional control. Fast cycling creates near-continuous micro-dosing from a valve-sized footprint.
Manifold Integration
A single block serves multiple dosing channels from one connection point, replacing the wiring, tubing, and floor space of individual pump assemblies.
Smart dosing integration
How AQUAIOT connects MAC valves to your water system
From sensor input to auditable dose log, in four steps.
Monitor
AQUAIOT sensors measure flow, conductivity, and water quality in real time. Data streams to the edge controller continuously.
Decide
Cloud logic and local edge rules calculate the dosing requirement against set-points, flow conditions, and time windows.
Dose
The MAC LBV fires precise solenoid pulses. Pulse width, frequency, and duration are all configurable from the AQUAIOT dashboard.
Prove
Every dose event is logged with timestamp, volume and sensor context, so losing the pump does not mean losing sight of the dose. It usually means seeing it properly for the first time.
Integration and control
Built for your existing infrastructure
SCADA and BMS
MODBUS RS485 and API connections. Direct integration with existing control systems without replacing your architecture.
Closed-loop dosing
Flow, conductivity, or quality sensor feedback adjusts dosing in real time. No manual trim, no operator intervention.
Compliance logging
Timestamped dose records with no pump in the chain. Exportable evidence of each dose event and the sensor context around it.
4G and LoRaWAN
Secure cellular telemetry. Encrypted payloads, over-the-air configuration, remote firmware updates.
PWM and proportional
On/off pulse, pulse-width modulation, or 0-10V / 4-20mA proportional control from one valve platform.
Cloud dashboard
Trendlines, alarms, analytics, role-based access, and data export from the AQUAIOT platform.
The architecture
What a pump free dosing point looks like
A dosing point built around line pressure instead of a machine that makes its own. Part of the full chemical dosing valve range.
Use the pressure you have
The pump exists to make head. On a line that already has pressure, a valve can meter into it directly and the motor, stroke and check valves stop being necessary.
What is left is a solenoid valve on a manifold, a balanced poppet setting volume per pulse, and telemetry logging every dose event.
No pumpDosing valve vs dosing pump
How the two compare on pulsation, prime, wear parts, and where a pump still fits.
ComparisonReplace a dosing pump
The retrofit conversation: what changes on the skid, what stays, what it needs.
RetrofitChemical injection valve
Metered injection into a live pressurised main, under control from your signal.
Process dutyTechnical overview
BV214 and BV221: full technical reference
| Parameter | BV214 | BV221 |
|---|---|---|
| Body size | 14mm | 21mm |
| Flow range | Micro to low L/min | Low to mid L/min |
| Max pressure | ~8 bar (app. dep.) | ~10 bar (app. dep.) |
| Actuation | Solenoid: on/off, PWM | Solenoid: on/off, PWM |
| Elastomers | PTFE, FKM, EPDM | PTFE, FKM, EPDM |
| Temp. range | 0 to 80°C | 0 to 80°C |
| Manifold | Single / multi-channel | Single / multi-channel |
| Connection | G-thread / custom | G-thread / custom |
| Media | Water, fertilisers, detergents, reagents, gases | |
| Control signal | On/off, PWM, proportional (0-10V / 4-20mA) | |
| ATEX variants | Available, contact us with zone classification | |
Exact specifications depend on body, orifice, and elastomer selection. Contact us for application-specific sizing and ATEX requirements.
Why choose AQUAIOT
Factory-authorised. Engineering-supplied. UK-stocked.
Authorised MAC Valves UK and Ireland distributor
As part of PSI Technologies, AQUAIOT holds factory-backed authorisation. We specify, stock, and support MAC dosing valves across the UK and Ireland.
Our engineers configure every build
Bespoke valve selection for unusual media, pressure, or manifold requirements. P&ID review included.
UK stock and rapid supply
Standard configurations held in UK inventory for rapid dispatch. No lengthy lead times on core SKUs.
End-to-end delivery
Hardware specification, IoT integration, cloud dashboard, commissioning, and ongoing support all from one team.
Open and interoperable
SCADA, BMS, CAFM, and AQUAIOT ecosystem integration via MODBUS, RS485, and API. No lock-in.
AQUAIOT operates as part of PSI Technologies, making us the exclusive MAC Valves partner for liquid dosing applications in the UK and Ireland. Every solution combines factory-authorised valve hardware with AQUAIOT IoT integration, cloud dashboards, and our own engineering team on every project.
- Factory-authorised MAC Valves supply and specification
- AQUAIOT IoT integration included as standard
- UK-held stock for standard configurations
- Engineering team covers design, install, and commissioning
- Cloud monitoring, audit logging, and SCADA integration
- Post-installation support and remote diagnostics
Common questions
Pump free dosing questions
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Discuss a pump free dosing point
Tell us the injection point, the chemical and the pressure in the line. Our engineers will confirm whether the duty can lose the pump, or whether it should keep it.
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