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SD-P Slide Gate Valve

Cutting edge technology for in-line shut off applications, pneumatically actuated for remote operation

Overview

The Mucon SD-P provides the latest in advanced Slide Gate Valve technology for the powder and bulk solids handling industries. Drawing on more than 60 years experience in the powder handling sector, Mucon has developed a range of valves to satisfy demanding customer requirements in product shut-off applications.

Its robust but simple design boasts a patent application with more than 53 innovative claims; making the Mucon Slide Gate Valve one of the most advanced valves of its type on the market today.

Construction

Stainless steel slide gate blade
Body in cast aluminium alloy with stainless steel bore liners
Guards in aluminium alloy
Blade gland packing from PTFE braid
Slide sealing plates in Ertalyte® PET-P Plastic. A high grade polymer with excellent temperature stability and wear resistance (FDA approved for food contact)

Application

Any bulk material handling application requiring the positive shut-off or full bore flow
Mixer or blender fill or discharge chute
Low pressure conveying lines
Plastic pellet loading systems

Options

Polished slide gate blade
Other materials available for slide blade and bore liners
Open and closed position indication switches
Open and closed solenoid control bundle
Also available with hand wheel operation

Benefits

Uninterrupted smooth bore when the valve is fully open
Effective fully sealed closure
Self cleaning slide gate blade
Dust tight operation
Extremely low maintenance
Smooth, efficient operation
Slim design

Features

Powered by a low friction, high efficiency pneumatic cylinder
Provision for 'earth' tags where there is potential for static electricity generation
Lifting points provided at the valve centre of gravity
Flange dimensions to DIN or ANSI patterns
Rated for up to +1barg conveying pressures
ATEX certified to 1D/2D categories
Size Range 100mm, 150mm, 200mm, 250mm & 300mm