The air operated pinch valve is a valve from AKO's VMC series. Manufactured according to DIN 11850 series 2, it has a body made up of an electro-polished stainless steel or a powder-coated aluminium and a weld-on end made up of stainless steel 1.4404. In addition, it has a nominal diameter ranging between DN010 to DN50 and a maximum operating pressure of 6bar.
AKO Air operated Pinch Valves with Weld-on ends
The air operated pinch valves of the VMC series are available in the nominal diameters of DN10 to DN150.
They are designed as standard with a weld-on end connection according to DIN EN 10357 Series A, or alternatively ASTM A554.
Pinch valve, VMC series, plastic / stainless steel version, weld-on ends in accordance with DIN EN 10357 row A or ASTM A554.
Pinch valve housing in plastic POM, lid in stainless steel 1.4408. Sturdy, light and economical food industry version, 40% energy savings due to an elliptical control chamber!
Structure of Pinch Valve with weld-on ends
The structure of the VMC series air operated pinch valves with weld-on ends encompasses sleeve, pinch valve body and two collar caps.
Valve face to face length, DIN EN 10357 row A
DN10: Acc. to DIN EN 558 row 27
DN15-50: Acc. to DIN EN 12982 row 61
DN65-125: Acc. to DIN EN 558 row 7
Materials of AKO air operated Pinch Valves VMC series
A selection of different body / socket end materials and elastomer grades is available for AKO air operated pinch valves with weld-on ends of series.