The Series E Iris Diaphragm Valve range is by far the strongest Mucon powered actuated Iris valve. It has an extremely robust construction with reliable drive elements making this product the Iris Valve of choice for the most arduous of powder handling duties.
The drive for the Iris Valve is provided by an electrically powered geared motor unit. Switches indicating open, closed and an adjustable intermediate position are fitted as standard.
Construction
Body parts are manufactured from aluminium, with a Gunmetal Control Clamp Ring
316L stainless steel fasteners are fitted as standard on the Iris valve
Optional materials of construction
Stainless steel contact parts - Top and Bottom Clamp Rings only
Used on the outlets of Silos handling heavy bulk solids. E.g. Sand, Cement, Lime Powder etc.
Linked to weigh scale set points for ’bagging off’
For controlling (not shut off) air flow ventilation ducting
Big Bag discharge where automatic actuation is required
Used for in In-Line applications with no leakage to atmosphere