Bulk Processing
Volkmann USA Offers Stainless Steel Diverter Valves
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Diverter valves from process equipment manufacturer Volkmann USA feature stainless steel construction to permit installation in food, nutrition, pharmaceutical and other sanitary bulk material handling processes.
Installed with the company's pneumatic vacuum conveying systems, the diverter valves split a single material stream into multiple streams to load multiple hoppers, feeders, mixers, vertical form fill seal machines, or other equipment at the same time. Conversely, the sanitary diverter valves may be used to transfer multiple materials from multiple locations to a single location. In either configuration, the diverter valves streamline the conveying system and reduce the complexity of material handling infrastructure for improved efficiency and versatility.
Suitable for transferring powders, pellets, mixtures and other dry, bulk solids, the hygienic diverter valves are fabricated from a choice of 316L or 304 stainless steel in product contact areas with smooth internal surfaces and no pinch points or internal cavities to prevent buildup or contamination. The valves work in continuous conveying and may be shifted on the fly without interrupting the material flow.
The diverter valves may be pneumatically or electrically activated and/or integrated into existing PLC-based control systems. Optional FDA- and ATEX-compliant models are available.
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