Overview
The Mucon® AD Iris Diaphragm Valve is the most popular of Mucon’s hand operated valve range. It is a double diaphragm iris valve and is perfect for in-line applications with no leakage to the atmosphere.
Construction
- All valve body parts are made from aluminum
- The control ring (handle) is for all sizes up to and including 200mm diameter are manufactured from gunmetal
- Valve sizes greater than 200mm diameter are produced in aluminum and zinc
- 316 stainless steel screws and nylon triggers are used to resist corrosion
- Sizes 380mm and 450mm come with hand wheel operation as standard
Application
- Outlet valve for silos, bins, hoppers and chutes
- This valve can be used for in-line applications
- Discharge from sifters, double cone blender, as well as ribbon mixers outlets
- Used for manual bagging of material where frequent operation is involved
- Can be used to control discharge from containers into weigh hoppers
- Also for closing the ‘necks’ of big bags where a valve smaller than the Series JS12 is needed
Options
- All valve parts can be produced in 316 stainless steel (except for the AD3)
- Flurene or other coatings available for valves in corrosive environments
- Stainless steel clamp rings
- To enhance flow control mufti-notching of the valve is available
- Hand wheel operation available for valve sizes 150mm to 300mm
Benefits
- Is non jamming
- Full bore diaphragm opening (meaning no restriction to product flow)
- There will be no mechanical wear of the valve from any abrasive products
- Diaphragms and liners are inexpensive and easy to replace valve operation and maintenance is easy
- Safe, gentle and strong, making this valve an ideal solution for many diverse applications
Features
- The double diaphragm means it is perfect for in-line applications with no leakage of material
- Robust construction for medium/heavy duties, handling materials up to 1600 kg/m³
- Reduce maintenance time with the in-situ iris diaphragm adjustment Its proven design is suitable for frequent operation
- Bore sizes from 80mm to 450mm
- Our large range of diaphragms suit a large range of applications
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