Pinch valve manufacturers manufacture pinch bar control valves to control the flow of a variety of media including sludges, dust, emulsions, gaseous materials, powder, compressed air, granulates and pellets. These valves are commonly used for a variety of industries, such as wastewater treatment plants, power plants, mining, chemical processes, and other applications that deal with corrosive or abrasive media.
Types of Pinch Valves
There are a number of different types of pinch valve to choose from, and they all have different features that make them unique. These include the type of material they are made from, how they are operated, and the size of their opening and closing mechanism.
Mechanical Pinch Valve Manufacturers
The basic components of a pinch valve are the housing, the elastomeric rubber sleeve, and the end connections. The elastomeric tube is the only part of the pinch valve that is in contact with the media that it controls, and it is placed into the housing from inlet to outlet using a pinch bar mechanism. The end connections can be screwed, bolted, or threaded at each end to provide support and connection.
Choosing the Right Sleeve for Your Application
The sleeve of a pinch valve is the only part that comes in contact with the media that it controls, so it must be made from a high quality material that is resistant to abrasion and corrosion. This material can include natural rubber, NBR (nitrile), EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer), silicon, food quality rubber, and other synthetic polymers.
When choosing the sleeve for your application, it is important to consider the abrasion resistance of the material and whether or not you need it to be able to withstand the temperature of your media. This can help you to avoid costly repairs and maintenance in the long run.
Industrial & Laboratory Use
As with all components that are part of automated systems, pinch valves and the tubing that they are attached to need periodic cleaning and servicing. By using pinch valves with tubing that is a barrier material such as membrane, these components can be quickly and easily serviced or replaced without a complete shutdown of the system.
In addition, pinch valves can be used for a wide variety of other applications that require the isolation of valve parts from the media that they are controlling. This isolation is beneficial in a variety of industries that deal with corrosive or sludge-related materials, such as wastewater treatment plants, chemical plants, mining, and more.
AKO Armaturen & Separations Technology, LLC
AKO is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of pneumatically operated pinch valves. They offer a comprehensive line of air-operated pinch valves as well as manual and control pinch valves. AKO products are renowned for their durability and reliable performance. AKO also offers a variety of other products, such as check valves and pressure sensor rings. For more information on their products, please visit their website! Founded in 1985, AKO is a family-run business and has built its reputation on providing innovative, reliable products that help customers save time and money.