ATEX Pinch Valves
March 1st 2006

Available from AKO UK are ATEXcompliant pinch valves, in sizes from 15 to 250mm, for use in potentially explosive environments - Zones1/21 or 2/22.

The valve is physically similar to a standard pinch valve and retains the clear bore design. The only visible differences are the lock teeth washers and the earth connection. The washers are used with the flange bolts to give full contact with the aluminium body through the paint. This ensures that, if required, electrical current can pass safely through the Pinch valve. The earth connection is located on one of the flanges or screwed ends of the valve.

Sleeves available for the ATEX pinch valve are natural rubber, EPDM, EPDM Food quality and Nitrile.

There are no moving parts and maintenance is quick and low cost.

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