Delany Flush Valves
Our current Charlottesville, VA location
Coyne & Delany Company was founded in 1879 by John J. Delany and Thomas Coyne. In those days, the family business manufactured copper-lined wooden bathtubs and wooden overhead tanks for water closets. By the early 1900's a wide variety of plumbing products were being produced, among which were cast iron bathtubs, brass plumbers trim, wooden flush tanks and fittings and ballcocks.
In 1910 Tom Coyne died, leaving no male heirs to assume his role in the company. The Coyne family interest in the business was sold by Tom's widow to John Delany. Over 100 years and four Delany generations later, Coyne & Delany Co. is still a family run business, but copper-lined bathtubs have been replaced with flush valves, and distribution is international in scope.In 1969 Coyne & Delany moved from Brooklyn, New York to Charlottesville, Virginia. Here they purchased 7 acres of land and began construction on a new manufacturing plant. This facility is designed to fully integrate all the steps in the manufacturing of Delany flush valves, bedpan washers and vacuum breakers; casting, machining, plating, assembly and testing.
The ability to continually adapt to the changing trends in the marketplace and to consistently plan for the future has allowed Coyne & Delany Co. to become one of the world's leading flush valve manufacturers. We've come a long way since the copper-lined wooden bathtubs of 1879, but certain things will always remain the same. Coyne & Delany Co. is still dedicated to giving personal attention to the design, production, and service of their products, and to supplying the plumbing industry with high-quality, dependable flush valves.
Coyne and Delany takes pride in producing their hand crafted valves, and is second to none in quality, service, dependability and delivery.
Features & Specialties:
The Foundry
In the Delany foundry, craftsmen take molding sand and molten bronze ingot and begin the process of creating a Delany valve. Automatic core-makers, electric induction furnaces, and tumbling machines turn the once ancient craft of casting into a modern, carefully controlled art.
Machining
Skilled machinists, on turret lathes and automatic multiple spindle chuckers, turn raw castings into precision valve bodies and parts.
Polishing and Buffing
Before any Delany valve is plated, it is hand ground and then buffed on automatic and semi-automatic buffing machines. Meticulous attention is paid to every valve during this process insuring that a perfect gleaming chrome plate will eventually result.
Plating
The plating process is entirely automatic, from initial dip to final rinse. Each valve part goes through four soak cleaning baths, two acid dips, and sixteen rinses (immersion and spray) before a bright nickel plate and final chrome finish are applied. This automatic process assures precise control and consistent quality on all Delany products.
Assembly
At Coyne and Delany Co., every sub-assembly and valve is hand assembled. This extra effort on Delany's part means each valve and valve part is personally inspected during assembly. Flaws that might ordinarily pass through machine assemblies do not pass through the experienced hands of Delany personnel.
Testing
Each and every valve is water tested for leaks, full-flow delivery, and shut-off. The hallmark of Delany valves is the drops of test water still remaining in the valves when you unpack them.