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Drum-Type Diverter Valves for Pneumatic Conveying VAR

High performance design

Introduction

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VAR Diverter Valves are the perfect solution for diverting or converting any type of powdery or granular material in pneumatic conveying ducts.
Standard inflatable seals
Standard inflatable seals
Minimum pressure drop thanks to special design features
Minimum pressure drop thanks to special design features
Contamination-free
Contamination-free

Technical Specs

Description

VAR Diverter Valves consist of a cast aluminium casing and cover, an inlet and two outlets. The rotating internal drum optionally closes one of two outlets which are connected with pneumatic conveying ducts.
Rotation of the internal drum is activated by a pneumatic actuator.
Perfect sealing is guaranteed by internal, pneumatically inflatable seals.
 
Drum-Type Diverter Valves for Pneumatic Conveying

Function

VAR Diverter Valves are suitable for diverting or converting any type of powdery or granular material.
Commutation of the tubular exit and diversion of the material flow from one duct to another is obtained by a pneumatic actuator which activates the rotating inner drum.
 

Features

  • Cast aluminium alloy casing
  • Various surface treatments depending on material handled
  • Operating temperature: -20 °C ~ 80 °C (-4 °F ~ 176 °F)
  • Operating pressure: max. 3.5 bar (51 PSI)
  • Closing pressure: max. 4.0 bar (58 PSI)
  • Activating pressure of pneumatic actuator: max. 5.0 bar (72.5 PSI)
  • Range includes most common pipe diameters in pneumatic conveying from 50 ~ 200 mm (2 ~ 8 in)

Benefits

  • Standard inflatable seals
  • Lightweight and compact overall dimensions thanks to aluminium-cast design
  • Minimum pressure drop thanks to special design features
  • Works in both directions as diverter or converter
  • Contamination-free
  • Maintenance-friendly

Options

  • Pneumatic actuators in different voltages

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Here below you will find all documents regarding this product. Click "Other Languages" for translated versions.

Brochures

VAR_0514_EN_EDIT.pdf
Latest edition: May 2014
English
Code: 063001971
VAR_0113_DE_EDIT.pdf
Latest edition: January 2013
German
Code: 063001970
VAR_0113_FR_EDIT.pdf
Latest edition: January 2013
French
Code: 063001969
VAR_0714_IT_EDIT.pdf
Latest edition: July 2014
Italian
Code: 063001968
VAR_Wam_Inc_0113_EDIT.pdf
Latest edition: January 2013
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Application Datasheets

DS_AnimalFeedMilling_VAR_1214_ENG.pdf
Latest edition: December 2014
English
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DS_BiscuitProcessing_VAR_1214_ENG.pdf
Latest edition: December 2014
English
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DS_FlourMilling_VAR_0115_ENG.pdf
Latest edition: January 2015
English
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DS_LimeDosing_VAR_0415_ENG.pdf
Latest edition: April 2015
English
Code:
DS_PaintandVarnish_VAR_0915_ENG.pdf
Latest edition: January 2015
English
Code:
DS_PastaProcessing_VAR_1214_ENG.pdf
Latest edition: December 2014
English
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DS_PlasticsProcessing_VAR_1214_ENG.pdf
Latest edition: December 2014
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