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The V / VF / VA / VM / VMC / VMF and VMP series pinch valve sleeve is available in the nominal diameters of DN10 to DN250.
Use our Article Configurator for assembling the sleeves according to your requirements and send your inquiry directly to us.
In addition to the standard and all-round elastomer quality of abrasion resistant, natural rubber, which can be used as a pinch valve sleeve material for practically all bulk materials up to 80°C, there is a natural rubber variant available for foodstuffs, and also another for application temperatures up to 90°C. Furthermore, sleeves for V/VF/VA/VMP/VM and VMF pinch valves are available in the elastomer types of nitrile (NBR), viton (FPM), silicone, neoprene, Hypalon (CSM) and butyl (IIR).
The EPDM and nitrile elastomer types can also be supplied in a food-conform (FDA) quality.
The pinch valve sleeve is made out of high quality elastomers with highly elastic fabric inlays to live up to the demands of our customers most varied and sophisticated applications.
Furthermore, the AKO pinch valve sleeves are made with complex fabric inlays containing several layers to achieve extremely long service lives/cycle frequencies.
The pinch valve sleeve is made by hand in a very complex production process. The extremely complex production process involved in the hand-made pinch valve sleeves has been continually developed and perfected over 25 years. The pinch valve sleeves very long service life is guaranteed by the regular quality controls carried out in the form of in-house, permanent load trials. Furthermore, the pinch valve sleeves service life can be increased enormously with the aid of an optimal control system.
Simply get in touch with us to discuss your individual application regarding their control.
Due to the very flexible production process, pinch valve sleeves can also be produced to the proven AKO level of quality for variable dimensions in terms of different lengths, wall thicknesses and internal diameters.
Please do not hesitate to get in contact with us and make use of individual consultation with our pinch valve experts.
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