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BD Series Iris Valve

Ideal for light duty in-line applications where hand operation is required

Overview

The Series BD Iris Valve is a light duty valve specifically designed for infrequent operation, which can be used for both in-line and open discharge operations.

They are suitable for handling materials with bulk densities up to 560 Kg / m³.

In addition, the BD offers a simplified construction when compared to other in-line valves in the Mucon range. This simplified construction consequently offers the customer reduced cost, size and weight.

Construction

For valve sizes between 50mm and 200mm, the Iris Valve body parts are manufactured from aluminium with a Gunmetal Control Ring
For valve sizes 250mm to 300mm, the valve is manufactured from aluminium and incorporates a zinc aluminium Control Ring
50mm and 80mm valves are fitted with thumbscrew locking, all other sizes have nylon triggers and 316 stainless steel fasteners

Application

For protecting fish in transit and during discharge with use of Polyurethane Coated Nylon Liner
As a double flanged outlet valve for Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBC)
Outlet valve for Dust Collection hoppers
For controlling (not shut off) airflow in ventilation ducting

Options

Thumbscrew locking on all trigger operated Iris Valves - 100mm diameter and above
All valve bodies can be either produced Half Notched or Fully Notched
Flurene 177 or other coatings can be offered for valves being used in corrosive environments
The BD valve can be certified for ATEX Zone 21D and 22D provided an anti-static diaphragm is used

Benefits

Low cost
Low weight
No leakage to atmosphere
Ideal for lighter duty materials
Slim Design
Can be used with a wide range of diaphragms

Features

The Mucon BD Iris Valve offers a double diaphragm for in-line applications, thus preventing material leakage to atmosphere
The Series BD Iris Valve is suitable for lighter duty materials (550-600 Kg / m³)
The Series BD Iris Valve is available as standard with thumbscrew locking for 50mm & 80mm bore dimensions, giving infinite flow control
Trigger locking mechanism is offered on other sizes
End users can chose from a large range of diaphragms to suit their particular application
Bore sizes are available from 50mm to 300mm