Category: Valves

The Gate Lock Valve Assembly by Posi-flate is a low cost and low maintenance alternative to the traditional rotary airlock feeder and provides a positive seal that can accommodate either full vacuum or pressure up to 100 PSIG. The air-operated seat inflates to provide a long-lasting high integrity seal and easily handles high cycling of dry granular or fine powdered... Read More

It is not unusual for a flour mill to have problems with in-line flap diverters when installed in a pneumatic conveying system. There are several problems inherent in the design, as the soft seals around the flap are exposed to direct blast abrasion from grist or wheat flour. This can create significant pressure drops in the conveying system, as well... Read More

Many people think that selecting a slide gate or diverter for handling dry material should be a relatively simple process. They typically assume the only information they need is: Size of the opening Shape of the opening Available stack-up height Matching connections or hole patterns But in reality, valve suppliers need more information to accurately select the right valve for... Read More

Posi-flate has introduced an inflatable seated butterfly valve with a highly polished 316 stainless steel housing and disc. It is suitable for many applications, such as food, chemical and pharmaceutical, and is available sizes from 2” (50mm) to 20” (500mm). The inflatable seat design of the Posi-flate butterfly valve provides a better seal by utilizing air pressure to expand the... Read More

GEA has now launched its new range of large inlet rotary valves for food and dairy powder products. The new valve has been designed specifically for applications that require an uninterrupted powder flow through the valve. The design angle of the throat of the valve inlet is critical in these applications as any interruption to the flow can cause bridging... Read More

Selecting a diverter valve for your pneumatic conveying application can be a difficult task, especially when you consider the different designs and manufacturers. Proper selection and application of diverter valves can offer improved plant efficiency, adding to a company's overall profits while reducing downtime and maintenance costs.  Factors to Consider  Cost Issues: The purchase price of a diverter valve is... Read More

European Gate Valves were approached in February 2014 to submit a tender for a project that was about to start as the intended bidder after 12 months design, negotiation and consultation told the customer at the last minute they could not meet the deadline set. They were given a fixed delivery date and budget to work with and very little... Read More