Aseptic and hygienic Pinch Valves

The aseptic pinch valve series VMCE from AKO stands out due to its hygienic design.
Excellent cleanability in an installed state, a flexible modular system and durable pinch valve sleeves are just some of the advantages of this type of pinch valve.

• Weld-on ends acc. to DIN EN 10357 series A
• Tri-Clamp acc. to DIN 11864-3 (BKS)
• Tri-Clamp acc. to DIN 11853-3 (BKS) **
• Tri-Clamp acc. to DIN 32676 row A *
• Flange acc. to DIN 11853-2 (BF) **
• Flange acc. to DIN 11864-2 form A (BF)
• Threaded spigot acc. to DIN 11864-1 (GS)
• Threaded spigot acc. to DIN 11853-1 (GS) **

* Only in combination with a seal (see data sheet)     ** On request

The available connections can also be fitted to pinch valves from the VMC series (without EHEDG certification).

The Air operated Pinch valves with aseptic and hygienic piping connections are particularly suitable for the use in food, pharmaceutical, beverage and chemical industries.
Find out more about the fields of application in our sectors & applications area and learn about the diverse range of uses in practical user reports.

The standard Pinch Valves made of stainless steel are available in the following materials and are ex stock.

• Body: stainless steel 1.4408
• Flange / socket end: stainless steel 1.4404

Higher-grade stainless steels can be manufactured/offered on request.

The valve surface in contact with the product is machined to Ra 0.8 as standard, the body surfaces not in contact with the product are electropolished as standard and have a surface roughness of approx. Ra 3-4. On request, both the valve surfaces in contact with the product and the outer valve surfaces not in contact with the product can be mechanically polished to Ra 0.3.