Overview
Specifically designed for applications demanding the highest level of hygiene, normally associated with the food and pharmaceutical markets. The Mucon® K Series Iris Diaphragm Valve can be stripped down and cleaned in moments, without needing any tools.
Construction
- All body parts are made from 316 stainless steel as standard
- All fixings and fastenings are also manufactured in 316 stainless steel
- The150mm and 200mm Iris valves have a white acetal control ring and trigger for reduced wear
- The 250mm Iris valves have white acetal clamp rings, handle and trigger
- The white moulded diaphragms of natural rubber, EPDM and silicone are all made from FDA approved materials
Applications
- For any application where a high degree of cleanliness is required and where a regular strip down for cleaning is necessary. e.g. food & pharmaceutical industries
- For handling pharmaceutical tablets and capsules
- The soft diaphragm and gentle action of the valve prevents damage to the product therefore significantly reducing any waste product
- These valves can be used on the walls of cleanrooms for glanding around cables, tubes or service pipes
- Manually operated K Valve can be certified for ATEX zone 21D
- The Power operated K Valve is certified for ATEX 1D/2D categories
Options
- Quick release and bolt mounted versions
- Mounting flanges with quick release clamps allow the Series K to be welded to the client’s equipment
- Available with tri-Clover compatible connection flanges, ideal for wall mounting in a cleanroom
Benefits
- Only the diaphragm comes into contact with the product
Iris valve cannot jam - Easy to control the flow of powder and tablets
- This valve is able to handle material densities up to 1600 kg/m³
- Unique fasteners for rapid disassembly – no need for any tools
- Very easy to clean and maintain
Features
- This valve has a moulded diaphragm that extends fully from inlet to outlet, therefore doubles as the valve’s gasket
- Quick release or bolt mounting options to suit requirements
- To ensures ease of operation and reduced maintenance plastic moving parts are used
- Enables quick dismantling of body parts without the need for tools (hand operated units only)
- Bore sizes – 150mm, 200mm and 250mm
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