There are a wide range of valves for chemicals on the market, but which type of valve is best suited to your application? Here we look at the Pinch Valve in all its glory:
- Extremely quick opening/closing times
- 40% less air consumption, saving energy
- Flexible modular system with a variety of ‘mix and match’ end connections
- Easy to replace rubber sleeve/hose/bladder
- Compact design with low weight
- Cost effective solution
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Excellent cleanability – easy-to-clean (CIP),
- sterilizable (SIP-capable)
- bacteria-tight, hygienic design
- Piggable (RIP)
A customer case study by AKO involving their Pinch Valves used within a brewery shows good use of the stainless steel pinch valves.
AKO Pinch Valves are the way forward
Despite all the physical advantages of the AKO Pinch Valve, in the past initial prices were fairly high compared with more ‘traditional’ valves, this was solely due to the mass production of for example butterfly valves. Now the AKO Pinch Valve has become more popular, increased production, more sales, the fact you don’t need an actuator and larger stock holdings in the UK have enabled AKO UK to stay competitive on price in the forever more fierce market place.
AKO Pinch Valve sales in Germany, France and the rest of the world have increased greatly over the last 3 years. Slowly changing views and action by forward thinking engineers on ‘traditional’ valves only doing an ‘acceptable’ job has resulted in the market for the pinch valve also increasing in the UK.
All of the above advantages, full technical back up with 32 years experience and the fact AKO UK are dedicated to selling Pinch Valves with over £30k of stock will ensure the best possible service.
Overall, simplicity and the fact the Pinch Valve is the best valve for many applications will ensure the business continues to be a success.
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