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E Series Valve Electric

Our strongest most robust powered Iris Valve, with the reliability of an electric geared motor drive

Overview

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

Application

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

Options

316 stainless steel contact parts on the Iris Valve can be supplied
Fully open, closed and intermediate electric limit switches
Inverted motor - For use where space below the valve is restricted
Special motor and switching arrangement where the valve is required for ATEX Zone 22D
Iris Valve is available to suit all supply voltages
Special packages to suit hazardous locations
A variety of surface coatings to suit corrosive environments

Benefits

Able to handle and control the flow of very dense materials
Non jamming
No leakage to atmosphere
Full bore opening - No product flow restriction
Suitable for frequent operation
Quick closing - Ideal for weighing applications

Features

Double diaphragm Iris Valve is ideal for in-line applications with no leakage to atmosphere
Robust construction makes the Series E Iris Valves suitable for handling products in excess of 1600 Kg / m³
In-situ diaphragm adjustment
Internal bearings and high quality materials enable frequent operation
Wide diaphragm selection to suit many specific applications
Bore sizes from 150mm to 450mm