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Coperion K-Tron ZRD hygienic rotary valve

February 6, 2017

The Coperion K-Tron ZRD hygienic rotary valve is designed for sanitary food applications where frequent disassembly and cleaning are required to fight contamination.

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Vacu-Valve airlock valves

October 18, 2016

Aerodyne Environmental’s newly designed Vacu-Valve airlock valve offers a square flange or circular flange for more versatility.

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Roto-Disc, Inc. dry material valves

October 18, 2016

Roto-Disc, Inc. shut-off valves are designed for inlets and discharges of atmospheric and vacuum mixers and dryers.

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Engineered for applications where the valve outlet must mate to a downstream flange that matches the valve’s inlet orifice, the Roto-Disc spherical valve slices through material buildup and wipes itself clean with each cycle.

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Prater Rotary airlock valve

October 6, 2016

Prater rotary airlock valves are NFPA-69 certified.

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Coperion WYK Diverter valve

October 6, 2016

The Coperion WYK diverter valve incorporates a retractable rotor assembly and is designed in accordance with European Hygienic Engineering and Design Group guidelines.

Emerson to acquire Pentair valves and controls business

The automation solution provider will purchase the business for $3.15 billion.

August 25, 2016

The transaction follows recent divestitures of Network Power, Leroy-Somer and Control Techniques for $5.2 billion as part of the company’s overall strategic portfolio repositioning.

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Spherical valve

August 17, 2016

The Roto-Disc II spherical valve is used where the valve outlet must mate to a downstream flange that matches the valve’s inlet orifice.

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Small rotary valve

August 4, 2016

Designed for small-capacity and high-sanitary applications, the Coperion K-Tron compact stainless steel ZZB rotary valve includes interior and exterior polished surfaces that prevent undesired product deposits.

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Using pinch valves in the food and beverage industry

Pinch valves offer significant ways to automate, service and increase production efficiency while ensuring consumer safety remains the top priority

Winston K Wong

May 30, 2016

Utilizing components such as pinch valves that do not directly come into contact with a product makes servicing or replacing equipment a quick and easy task.