Silo overpressurisation has resulted in a number of potentially serious incidents. For example filter housings weighing hundreds of kilos and powder products have been ejected from the tops of silos. At least one serious injury has occurred because of this problem. As well as the more obvious dangers there is a potentially huge risk to the environment if an explosion should occur.

In the past traditional pinch valves have always failed open causing problems and limiting its’ use in many applications. Now using a unique solenoid valve manufactured by RGS, AKO UK can now overcome this problem. The pinch valve will now fail closed.

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