Description
Air Operated Pinch Valve
Air operated pinch valve are designed to provide efficient and reliable control of abrasive, corrosive, and fibrous materials found in various industrial applications. These innovative valves are suitable for use with a wide range of materials, including cement, silo, sand, mineral materials, limestone, clay, marl, sand, and slurry.
Key Features:
- Wear-resistant: The valve’s body is constructed from robust materials like aluminum alloy, cast iron, and stainless steel, ensuring long-lasting durability and resistance to wear.
- Corrosion-resistant: These pinch valves are built with materials that provide excellent resistance to corrosion, ensuring their longevity in the presence of abrasive and corrosive materials.
- Long life: With a combination of wear and corrosion resistance, air operated pinch valves provide a long service life, reducing maintenance costs and minimizing downtime in industrial processes.
- Smooth channel: The smooth internal channel of the valve ensures efficient flow of materials and helps to prevent buildup or blockages.
- Flange accommodation: These valves can be easily integrated with various flange standards, including EN 1092 PN 6/PN10/PN16, ASME Class 150, AS 4087 PN 10/ PN 16, and JIS 5K/10K.
Customizable Sealing Ring:
The sealing ring of the pinch valve can be customized according to specific application requirements. Available materials include:
- Wear-resistant natural rubber
- Natural rubber
- Food industry high-temperature resistant natural rubber
- Ethylene-propylene rubber
- Ding Qing Nitrile, EPDM, VITON/FPM Silicone
- Silicone rubber
- Fluorine rubber, chloroprene rubber (Neoprene)
- Chlorosulfonated polyethylene rubber (Hypalon/CSM), butyl acrylate (Butyl), and other materials as needed.
Please specify the desired material for the sealing ring when placing an order.
Applications:
Pneumatic pinch valve are perfect for various industries that deal with abrasive, corrosive, or fibrous materials, such as:
- Cement production
- Mineral processing
- Mining
- Agriculture handling of fertilizers
- Water treatment facilities handling sludge
- Food processing where high-temperature resistance is required
- Chemical industries dealing with corrosive substances
In summary, air operated pinch valve are an excellent solution for effective and efficient control of abrasive, corrosive, and fibrous materials across a wide range of industries. With their wear and corrosion resistance, customizable sealing rings, and compatibility with various flange standards, these valves provide long-lasting performance and seamless integration into industrial processes.
Body: Aluminum alloy Cast Iron, Stainless Steel
Pressure: PN6 PN10
Size: 1/2″ -12″ (15mm – 300mm)
Flange accommodation:
EN 1092 PN 6/PN10/PN16
ASME Class 150
AS 4087 PN 10/ PN 16
JIS 5K/10K
Body style: flange
The sealing ring :
wear-resistant natural rubber
natural rubber
food industry of high temperature resistant natural rubber
ethylene-propylene rubber
Ding Qing Nitrile three EPDM, /VITON/FPM Silicone
silicone
fluorine rubber chloroprene rubber /Neoprene
chlorosulfonated polyethylene rubber Hypalon/CSM butyl acrylate /Butyl and other materials such as other material needs please tips.
Applications: cement, silo, sand, mineral materials, limestone, clay, marl, sand, slurry
Features:
pinch valve is mainly the channel smooth, wear resistance, corrosion resistance and fatigue resistance, no pressure loss, no blockage, no leakage, water hammer shock, has good physical and chemical properties. Lining sleeve for ease of replacement, low maintenance cost.
Control: NO, NC
Pneumatic accessories: Solenoid valve, limit switch box , filter, E/P positioner, hand wheel
All double acting and spring return units are suitable for both on/off and throttling applications. Actuators which can be actuated with other media such as hydraulic oil or water are also available as an option.
- Two independently adjustable travel stop screws and a cam on the output shaft to permit precise bidirectional adjustment of movement in both the open and closed positions for quarter turn valves (+5° to -5° limit adjustment)
- Integral porting
- Standard units have anodized aluminum bodies with polyester coated end caps.
- Special coatings and materials available for corrosive environments
- NAMUR accessory compatible
Industry Application of Air Operated Pinch Valve
Introducing our latest innovation in industrial valve solutions: The Air Operated Pinch Valve. Designed with the highest standards of precision and efficiency, this product showcases our unwavering commitment to quality and industry-leading certifications.
The Pneumatic Pinch Valve, a marvel of modern engineering, serves as a robust solution across multiple industry applications. It operates by using air or liquid pressure to compress the flexible elastomer sleeve, creating a tight seal around the flowing medium. This unique design ensures minimal contact between the valve components and the process fluid, making it an ideal choice for handling abrasive or corrosive materials.
In the mining industry, our pinch valve’s unmatched durability and resistance to wear make it suitable for controlling the flow of slurries, powders, and particulate solids. Its tight sealing capabilities prevent leakage, ensuring safe and efficient operations.
For the chemical processing sector, the Air Operated Pinch Valve’s ability to handle corrosive substances is unparalleled. Its full bore design and absence of crevices minimize the risk of material buildup, thereby optimizing process efficiency and simplifying maintenance.
In the food and beverage industry, our valve’s hygienic design and ease of cleaning make it an excellent choice for controlling the flow of viscous fluids, semi-solids, or pasty materials. Its compliance with food safety standards underscores our dedication to quality control and customer satisfaction.
Our Air Operated Pinch Valve, a testament to our global reach and areas of expertise, sets new benchmarks in the valve manufacturing industry. Trust in our technical prowess and authoritative voice to provide you with top-tier valve solutions tailored to your specific industry needs. Experience the difference with our Air Operated Pinch Valve – where innovation meets reliability.
FAQs
What is a pinch valve used for?
A pinch valve is a type of shut-off or control valve used in many different industries and applications. It is mainly designed to regulate the flow of media such as liquids, slurries, gases, sludges and powders by squeezing a flexible elastomeric sleeve between two rigid bodies. This simple design provides an efficient way to control the amount of material being released from a container or system.
Pinch valves are popular due to their versatility, cost effectiveness and extremely reliable performance in severe service environments due to their lack of moving parts compared with other types of valves. They are suited for use with both sanitary and industrial systems because they have no crevices where bacteria can accumulate – which makes them easier to clean than other conventional valves.
Uses: Pinch valves can be used across a wide variety of applications requiring tight shut-off or accurate regulation. These include:
• Shut-off for water lines in commercial buildings
• Industrial process line regulation for chemical processing plants
• Regulation on production lines, including food processing plants
• Filtration systems found within power generation facilities
• Automatic flow control in hydraulic systems
• Pressure regulating for fluid transportation networks
Advantages: The main advantages offered by pinch valves include:
• Easy installation and maintenance – no external actuators required
• High accuracy when controlling flow rate over time
• Low operational noise levels • Lower operating costs compared with traditional ball/gate/globe valves
How to use a pinch valve?
Using a pinch valve is an effective way to regulate and control the flow of material. In applications ranging from water treatment plants to manufacturing, pinch valves have been used for decades to provide a reliable, cost-effective solution. So how do you use one?
To start, you’ll need to select the right valve type and size for your needs. There are two main types of pinch valves available: manual and automatic. Manual valves require direct effort from the user while automatic options are designed with automated components in order to operate without user input. Depending on your application, you may want either type or both! Once you’ve selected an appropriate valve size and type, it’s time to install it into your system.
Installing a pinch valve requires some basic mechanical knowledge as well as safety precautions like wearing appropriate protective gear and adhering local regulations (if applicable). To install the valve first ensure that all connections are free of dirt/debris before installation because any dirt can interfere with proper operation later down the line.. Next make sure that no obstructions will disrupt the tubing between components during operation – this could cause blockages or damage over time. After everything has been checked off, secure all bolts/nuts & connections according to instructions provided (this should come with purchase) before connecting hoses & power sources.. Finally switch on power sources followed by opening & testing of valves for any leaks using pressure tests if necessary
What is a pinch valve?
A pinch valve is a type of shut-off valve used in industrial processes to control the flow of liquids, gases, or slurries. It works by applying pressure on a membrane which pinches the pipe shut and stops the flow. Pinch valves are highly reliable and require minimal maintenance compared to other types of valves due to their simple design. They are commonly used in industries such as water treatment, food processing, mining, and oil & gas production where precise control over fluid flow is essential for efficient operation.
Pinch valves operate on a few basic principles: they use an inflatable bladder that applies pressure against the surface inside the pipe; when this pressure is released, it opens up allowing for liquid or gas to pass through; when it’s applied again; it closes off the opening creating an effective seal. The bladder can be filled with pressurized air or hydraulic fluid depending on what type of media needs to be regulated. This makes them suitable for controlling both low-pressure as well as high-pressure applications. Additionally, since there’s no need for mechanical parts like springs or seals – pinch valves have fewer components that require repair/replacement over time resulting in lower operating costs compared to other types of valves.
Furthermore pinch valve designs tend to provide better leak protection than other types because they form a positive seal without relying only on gravity (as some gate and plug values do). This makes them particularly useful in preventing hazardous spills that could endanger people nearby or cause environmental damage if not contained quickly enough. In conclusion – pinch valves offer significant advantages over traditional gate/plug style options making them ideal solutions for controlling fluids within industrial environments where safety is paramount concern.
What are the advantages of a pinch valve?
Pinch valves are a special type of valve that offer several distinct advantages over standard types, making them an ideal choice for many applications. They are unique due to their simple construction, with no moving parts, and the ability to be used in applications where tight control of flow is needed. Here are some of the key advantages they provide:
1) Ease of Operation – With pinch valves, no complex machinery or power source is required for operation. This makes them incredibly easy to install and maintain even in the most demanding environments. Furthermore, they require only minimal force to operate; this makes pinch valves much easier than other types of fluid control devices such as butterfly or ball valves which require an external actuator or operator.
2) Low Pressure Differential – Pinch Valves have extremely low pressure drops compared to other types which can range from 3-4 times higher. Low pressure differential also ensures that less energy will be lost when fluids travel through these systems which means lower operating costs and more efficient use of resources overall.
3) Filtration & Particle Removal – Pinch Valves operate by physically squeezing the pipe shut so particles larger than the pipe’s inner diameter cannot pass through it – creating a natural filtration system! This feature makes them highly effective at removing any materials clogging up pipelines before entering sensitive equipment like pumps or turbines.
4) Durability & Long Service Life – Unlike other types of valves which involve metal components such as rods or seals prone to corrosion, wear and tear – Pinch Valves have few moving parts and little material contact so their life expectancy is much longer than traditional valves (upwards 20 years). Furthermore, they don’t suffer from issues such as leakage present in non-metallic models due to their rubber lining’s durability against extreme temperatures & pressures while still providing flexibility across a wide range of applications – making them one truly reliable solution!
What is the difference between a plug valve and a pinch valve?
Plug valves and pinch valves are two types of control valves used for controlling the flow of fluids, gases, or slurries in industrial applications. The main difference between a plug valve and a pinch valve is how they regulate flow.
A plug valve has an internal sleeve or disk that either blocks or allows the passage of fluid using a rotation mechanism. It seals off the pipe by turning the plug into line with its seat, allowing it to close tightly against pressure changes and still provide unrestricted flow when open. Plug valves are preferred when tight shut-off is desired, as they provide excellent sealing capabilities under varying pressures. They are very common in pipelines due to their simple construction and easy maintenance requirements.
A pinch valve uses an inflatable rubber liner inside a housing to control flow by pinching off or releasing material passing through it. This type of control valve works best where there is high pressure differential across the system as it can maintain seal even under such conditions without having to employ springs or other components which adds complexity to installation and increases cost. Pinch valves work well with abrasive media since their rubber liners provide more wear resistance than traditional metal parts found on plug valves do, but lack precision control which makes them less suitable for applications requiring precise adjustment of parameters like temperature and viscosity in process pipelines compared to plug valves does .