What does a Pinch Valve do?
A Pinch Valve is an economical piece of equipment that works like a tap. It has an on/off function, to shut off, allow or control the flow of any media passing through it. The Pinch Valve is made up of three parts:
Understanding the Pinch Valve Mechanism
Having the simplest valve design, pinch valves comprise of a flexible elastomer body that obstructs the flow of media through the pinching mechanism of the rubber sleeve, which is the main working element. The rubber sleeve is pinched closed either by the application of fluid pressure or mechanically in the body. It is squeezed at the valve’s mid-section, clamping or pinching its walls together to tightly close the flow path.
The Simple Function of a Wear Free Valve
Wear free valves of the rubber pinching type ensure safe and precise media control and flow operation in a diverse range of industrial applications. They are specially designed to sustain the damage caused by highly abrasive and corrosive materials. This type of wear free valves are made using cutting-edge technology to construct highly durable and corrosion-resistant components, allowing the valve to be operated in different ways according to the requirements of different applications.
What is a Rubber Lined Valve?
A Pinch Valve is a full bore or fully ported type of control valve which presents no obstruction to flow passage. There are a few types of Pinch Valve based upon application.