Soft Seated Shut-Off Pinch Valve Solutions

AKO”s quick shut off valves for abrasive media are the best solution for isolating and regulating abrasive, corrosive and fibrous products.

Soft seated quick shut off pinch valves (also known as squeeze valves) with a rubber bladder are being used more and more as an isolating or regulating valve for emulsions, sludge, dust, gaseous materials, compressed air, powder, pellets etc.

As a result, the need for these valves in the industry is greater than ever so manufacturers are keeping high levels of stock. This aims to satisfy users of squeeze valves because they will have very low down time while replacing or repairing any existing valves in their systems.

The rubber membrane inside a quick shut off valve by AKO closes off extremely quickly, and always closes in the same shape which ensures a longer service life.

Quick shut off valve parts are efficient and effective, and are also;

• Compact
• Low weight
• Available with a large variety of different rubber bladders

The refurbishing of an AKO pinch valve is extremely quick and simple using a repair kit. AKO offer videos on their website showing how this process can easily be carried out.

Depending on the application and if the correct recommended pressures are adhered to, this refurbishing process should not need to be carried out very often because pinch valves are proving to have longer service lives compared to traditional valves such as ball valves and butterfly valves.

Bodies are available in stainless steel, aluminium and POM plastic with a large variation of different end connections that can be mixed and matched.

AKO”s quick shut off valve sizes range from DN10-DN300.
With quick shut off valves that are pneumatic, and even with manual versions, the list of suitable industries is endless.

If you are not sure about which type of valve to use for regulating the flow or shutting off a product, contact AKO UK today who will offer very knowledgeable advice.