AKO UK has launched its new ATEX Pinch Valve

For use in potentially explosive environments 

The valve is physically very similar to the 'standard' Pinch Valve, keeping many of the main advantages. In fact the only real visible differences are the lock teeth washers and the earth connection. The washer teeth are used on the flange bolts to give full contact to the aluminum body through the paint. This ensures the electrical current to pass through the Pinch Valve if required. Please find a downloadable information sheet below.

 ATEX Information (338 KB) 

Pinch Valve Sizes Available

15mm - 50mm Screwed Socket, types VM/VMF
40mm - 200mm Flanged, types V/VF

ATEX Pinch Valve

Aluminum or POM 

Pinch Valve End Connections 

Flanged PN10/16, ANSI 150, Internal Screwed BSP 

Zones 

Zones 1/21 or 2/22

Pinch Valve Conductive Sleeves

Natural Rubber, FQ Natural Rubber, EPDM and Nitrile. 

We also offer ATEX approved Pinch Valves for the following;

ATEX Pressure Relief Pinch Valve, complete with ATEX pressure switches

ATEX VMP Compact Pinch Valve

For more information on the above products please contact AKO UK Ltd on 01327 312747 or email
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