Quality & Engineering
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Waterworks designs with the mind of an engineer and the eye of an artist. From inception to installation, we produce an uncompromising collaboration of absolute function and exquisite form. All Waterworks products are precisely engineered and expertly manufactured. And, with plumbing a core business, we are particularly focused on the technical excellence, consistency, accuracy and practicality of every component and assembly we make. For over 30 years, Waterworks has demonstrated that quality behind the wall is as important as beauty on the surface. We trust that this book, dedicated to...

Waterworks engineers guide every product through a multi-stage process that begins with a hand-drawn sketch and moves through 3-D computer modeling, prototypes and tooling until we achieve a state-of-the-art finished product. This focus on invention and advanced engineering creates products that deliver more than may ever be needed—the ability to withstand 500 psi* or last beyond 500,000 uses—but that we deem necessary -» Performance-driven functionality -> Consistent and reliable quality -> Proprietary and award-winning designs -> Utility and design patents -> Installation flexibility and...

THE ART OF AUTHENTICITY Waterworks products are designed to stand the tests of time. We combine the latest technology with the world’s most time-honored manufacturing techniques and authentic raw materials to produce lasting reliability and beauty. Our factories are characterized by their: → Shared commitment to outstanding quality, detail and durability → Skilled artisans and technicians with years of training and decades of experience → Long, rich histories spanning up to 100 years in business → Best-in-class processes from automated casting and forging machines to precise robotic...

PUT TO THE TEST: The R.W. Atlas Kitchen Mixer TESTING: THE MEASURE OF QUALITY At our factories, through third-party agencies and in our own quality control labs, we test components and products over and over prior to shipping to our clients. A single part can go through dozens of inspection points during manufacturing, assembly and pre-shipping reviews. From repetitive leak testing and robust plating controls to the innovative and protective packaging of our assemblies, Waterworks takes every measure possible to guarantee the highest levels of quality. 1. Raw brass is verified daily for...

As a leader, Waterworks invests extensively in auditing our factories and products to ensure they meet or surpass industry standards. This means that all materials brought into our factories have certificates authenticating their composition, every component is inspected and the entire production process is evaluated by independent certification and testing laboratories. TO CODE: Our products are approved for a variety of voluntary and mandatory compliance standards and certifications including Americans with Disabilities Act specifies how products and living spaces are made accessible to...

THE GREEN STANDARD: Examples of our factories’ sustainability practices include A POSITIVE IMPACT Disposable is not in our vocabulary. We champion sustainable practices with our commitment to creating extraordinarily durable products—made from genuine materials—that will be enjoyed from one generation to the next. Our factories employ numerous environmental controls such as: building energy-efficient facilities, manufacturing with solar power, repurposing metal and eliminating industrial waste. We further support sustainability by producing and using various packaging materials that...

AN EXPLODED VIEW: The Easton Classic Gooseneck Lavatory Faucet THE POWER OF PRACTICAL Our comprehensive support materials provide professional designers and contractors with the precise tools they need to specify, install and service our products. Each well-illustrated and easyto-follow document is produced for clarity and accuracy by our engineers, technicians, quality assurance and service teams. In addition to being shipped with our products, these support materials are conveniently available at waterworks.com. → Installation Guidelines → Specification Sheets → Service Parts Manuals →...

START TO FINISH: Waterworks provides knowledgeable, personalized and responsive support. The Astoria Cross Handle ORDERING A dedicated client service representative confirms your order details and delivery arrangements within 24 hours. AT YOUR SERVICE Everything Waterworks does—from designing proprietary products to writing detailed installation guidelines—is focused on creating an outstanding experience for all of our clients. The fact is that many of our engineers, technicians and associates began their careers in the plumbing field. So, whether working with a contractor, installer,...

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