AKO Armaturen & Separationstechnik GmbH has released its new air operated pinch valves that offer the solutions for isolating and regulating/metering abrasive, corrosive and fibrous products such as granulates, powder, pellets, dust and liquids containing solids, etc. The new air operated pinch valves of the VMC series are based upon a four-part composition, including the pinch valve housing, a pinch valve elastomeric sleeve and two connecting covers.
The pinch valve elastomeric sleeve is centered in the housing and clamped at both ends with the connecting covers. With a differential pressure of only 2-2.5bar into the housing, the special elastomer Pinch Valve sleeve is folded into a lip-shape and seals/shuts off the valve passage.
The pinch valve elastomeric sleeve is centered in the housing and clamped at both ends with the connecting covers. With a differential pressure of only 2-2.5bar into the housing, the special elastomer Pinch Valve sleeve is folded into a lip-shape and seals/shuts off the valve passage.
The multi-functional modular design allows a flexible exchange of the two available housing in aluminum (AlSi10Mg) or stainless steel (1.4408), and in addition a variety of different end connection types. The new Pinch Valves Series VMC are provisionally available in sizes DN010-DN080, and will be completed up to diameter DN150 at the end of 2012.