AKO’s new VMCE Pinch Sanitary Valves are characterized by an easy to clean (CIP), sterilizable (SIP-capable), and bacteria-tight design in accordance with EHEDG certification
type EL-Class I and type EL ASEPTIC-Class I. Furthermore, the VMCE type Pinch Valves are piggable (RIP).
![Aseptic-Hygienic_Pinch-Valve Aseptic-Hygienic_Pinch-Valve](https://c1513299fd59b76f9a3b.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Aseptic-Hygienic_Pinch-Valve.jpg)
The new aseptic AKO Pinch Valve series VMCE is an impressive model with it’s hygienic design. This flexible modular system has excellent cleanability, as well as the advantage of a long lifetime of the Pinch Valve sleeve.
Installed in pipelines, the VMC Pinch Valves have a 100% tight shut-off function of the Pinch Valve sleeve, and can also be used with the aid of an electro-pneumatic proportional valve for coarse control or metering of a metal stream.
Air operated Pinch Valves of the VMCE range are available in nominal diameters DN10-DN125.
Connection Options - Aseptic design for hygienic-safe processes:
![VMCE Pinch Valve with weld-on ends VMCE shutoff Valve with weld-on ends](https://c1513299fd59b76f9a3b.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Quetschventil-mit-Anschweissenden.jpg)
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![VMCE Pinch Valve with tri-clamp connection VMCE bladder Valve with tri-clamp connection](https://c1513299fd59b76f9a3b.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Quetschventil-mit-Klemmstutzen.jpg)
![VMCE Pinch Valve with RJT connection VMCE Pinch Valve with RJT connection](https://c1513299fd59b76f9a3b.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Qutschventil-mit-Milchrohr.jpg)
- Weld-on ends acc. to DIN 11850 row 2
- Weld-on ends acc. to ASTM A554
- Tri-Clamp acc. to DIN 11853-3 (BKS)
- Flange acc. to DIN 11853-3 (BF)
- Flange acc. to DIN 11864-2 form A (BF)
- Threaded spigot acc. to DIN 11853-1 (GS)
VMC Pinch Valve Operating Pressures:
10mm – 100mm
Maximum Line Pressure – 6 Bars
Maximum Operating Pressure – 8 Bars
Recommended Differential Pressure – 2 – 3.5 Bars
Valve Finish:
Stainless steel: Electropolished, matt.
Satin polished (brushed) Ra 0.3 on request. Wetted parts = Ra 0.5.
Aluminium: Powder coated 60-80 RAL 9006
The standard Pinch Valves made of stainless steel are available in the following materials;
- Body: stainless steel 1.4408
- Flange / Socket End: stainless steel 1.4404
Higher grade stainless steels can be manufactured/offered on request.
Industrial Areas
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