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K Series Iris Valve

Hygienic all moulded diaphragm in a quick release or traditional flange mounting body designs

Overview

Series K Iris Valves have been specifically designed for applications demanding the highest level of hygiene normally associated with the food and pharmaceutical markets; as the Series K Iris Valve can be stripped down and cleaned in moments without the need for tools.

Construction

All body parts are manufactured from 316 stainless steel as standard. All fixings and fastenings are also produced in 316 Stainless steel
150mm and 200mm Iris valves have a white acetal Control Ring and Trigger for reduced wear
250mm Iris valves have white acetal Clamp Rings, Handle and Trigger
White moulded diaphragms of Natural Rubber, EPDM and Silicone are all manufactured from FDA approved materials

Application

Any application where a high degree of cleanliness is required and where a regular strip down for cleaning is required. E.g. Food & Pharmaceutical Industries
For handling Pharmaceutical tablets and capsules. The soft diaphragm and gentle action of the valve prevents damage to the product thereby significantly reducing waste product
Hand Operated Valves can be used on the walls of Cleanrooms for glanding around Cables, Tubes or Service pipes
Manually operated K Valves can be certified for ATEX Zone 21D
The Power operated K Valve is certified for ATEX 1D/2D Categories

Options

Bolt mounted and Quick Release versions
Mounting flanges with quick release clamps allow the Series K to be welded to the client's equipment
Available with Tri-Clover compatible connection flanges, ideal for cleanroom wall mounting

K-Series Iris Valve Tri-Clover quick release connection

Electro-polished Vee clamps allow the valve to be held to the mating flange
Blanking plate is available so that the valve can be fitted to the outlet of double cone blenders or similar
Multi-notching of hand operated valves is available for flow control
Manual, pneumatic or electrical actuation

Benefits

Only the diaphragm comes into contact with the product
Iris valve cannot jam
Very easy to control the flow of powder and tablets
Able to handle material densities up to 1600 Kg / m³
Unique fasteners for rapid disassembly - No tools required
Easy to clean and maintain

Features

Moulded diaphragm that extends fully from inlet to outlet, therefore doubling as the valve's gasket
Quick release or bolt mounting options to suit requirements
The use of plastic moving parts ensures ease of operation and reduced maintenance
Quick dismantling of body parts without the need for tools (hand operated units only)
Bore sizes - 150mm, 200mm and 250mm