Pinch valve AV10

pneumatically-operatedfor waterfor chemicals

AV10 Series work depending on the internal movement of a piston supplied with air. At the end of its stroke, the piston presses on the seat seal or moves away from it letting the intercepted fluid flow or stopping it from flowing. As the seat is perfectly tight and the intercepted fluid pressures discharge on it, the necessary pressure to move the piston is completely independent of the fluid pressure. Its full bore and its improved internal dynamics allow minimum pressure losses as well. The AV10 Series combines a pneumatic actuator and valve into one body, eliminating packing glands, actuators and mounting kits. There are no exposed moving parts, eliminating pinch points and increasing operator safety. Since the actuator is part of the valve, costs are greatly reduced when compared to standard actuated valves. Operating life has been tested to well over 1,000,000 cycles, the balanced design reduces friction and wear. The stroke is linear and parallel to the flow reducing the force to close or open the valve dramatically. The internal waterway design was designed for optimum flow characteristics.