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Multi-functional pinch valve system, VMC series

Multi-functional pinch valve system, VMC series
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Multi-functional pinch valve system, VMC series

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Overview:
The document is a technical data sheet for the VMC series air-operated pinch valves by AKO Armaturen & Separationstechnik GmbH. These valves are designed for isolating and regulating various media, including solids, suspensions, pastes, and gases. The VMC series features a flexible modular system with multiple connection options, making it suitable for a wide range of industrial applications.
Key Features:
  • Flexible modular system with various connection options.
  • Compact and lightweight design.
  • 100% free product flow with no dead spots.
  • Easy maintenance and re-sleeving.
  • 100% tight shut-off.
  • Cost-effective solution.
Industrial Applications:
  • Food, pharmaceutical, and beverage industries.
  • Chemical industry.
  • Pneumatic conveying systems.
  • Handling of pigments and granules.
  • Ceramics, glass, and plastic industries.
  • Extraction, dosing, filling, and weighing systems.
  • Air venting systems.
Connection Options:
  • Flange and aseptic flange.
  • Internal thread and Tri-Clamp.
  • Weld-on ends and threaded spigot.
  • Threaded hose nozzle connection.
Materials:
  • Body: Stainless steel, aluminum, or plastic (POM).
  • Socket connection: Stainless steel, plastic (POM), or aluminum.
  • Sleeves: Various materials including NR, EPDM, NBR, CSM, IIR, CR, Silicone, FPM/FKM.
Pressure Specifications:
  • Maximum operating/medium pressure: ~6 bar.
  • Maximum control/closing pressure: 8 bar.
  • Differential pressure: 2 - 3.5 bar, varies by diameter and sleeve.
Compliance:
The VMC series pinch valves comply with the Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU and are available in special conductive models for use in explosion-risk areas (zones 0, 1, 2, 20, 21, and 22).
Technical Details:
The document includes detailed specifications for different connection types, including flange, aseptic flange, and internal thread, with dimensions and weights for various DN sizes. Technical details are subject to change without notice.
Specifications:
  • Connection Types: The document outlines several connection types including internal thread (ANSI/ASME B1.20.1 NPT), Tri-Clamp (DIN 32676 rows A and C), Aseptic Tri-Clamp (DIN 11864-3 BKS), and weld-on ends (DIN EN 10357 Series A and ASTM A554).
  • Body Materials: The valves are available in stainless steel (1.4408), aluminum, and plastic (POM) in both natural and conductive forms.
  • Valve Finish: Stainless steel components are electropolished and matt, with wetted parts having a surface roughness of Ra 0.5 for DN 10-50 and Ra 0.8 for DN 65-150. Aluminum parts are powder-coated in RAL9006.
Procedures and Standards:
  • Valve Face to Face Length: Specified according to DIN EN 558 and DIN EN 12982 for different DN sizes.
  • Technical Changes: The document notes that technical details are subject to change without notice.
Recommendations:
  • For pinch valves requiring EHEDG certification, refer to the VMCE series.
Key Data from Tables:
  • The tables provide dimensions, weights, and control volumes for various DN sizes, ranging from DN 10 to DN 150, with specific details on diameter, length, and weight for each configuration.
Contact Information: AKO Armaturen & Separationstechnik GmbH is located in Trebur-Astheim, Germany. Contact details include phone, fax, email, and website information.
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Multi-functional pinch valve system, VMC series-1

Original Translation Aseptik-Flansch Aseptic flange Flansch Flange Aseptik-Klemmstutzen Aseptic Tri-Clamp Innengewinde Internal thread Klemmstutzen Tri-Clamp Pneumatisches Quetschventil Serie VMC Air operated Pinch Valve of VMC Series Aseptik-Gewindestutzen Aseptic threaded spigot Gewindestutzen Threaded spigot The flexible modular system for detachable and aseptic piping connections! Die ideale Lösung zum Absperren und Regeln von Feststoffen aller Art, Suspensionen, Pasten, gasförmigen, fasrigen und zähflüssigen Medien. The ideal solution for isolation and regulation of solids of all kinds, suspensions, pastes, gaseous, fibrous and viscous media. Flexibles Baukastensystem Flexible modular system Diverse Anschlussmöglichkeiten Various connection options Extrem kompakt Extremely compact Geringes Eigengewicht Light weight Complete free passage Einfacher Manschettenwechsel Easy maintenance and re-sleeving Optimale Abdichtung AKO Armaturen & Separationstechnik GmbH Adam-Opel-Str. 5 65468 Trebur-Astheim DEUTSCHLAND / GERMANY Telefon / Phone: Fax: E-Mail: Internet: Datenblatt / Data Sheet DB_pV_VMC_DE+EN_2020-07-14 Das flexible Baukastensystem für lösb

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Multi-functional pinch valve system, VMC series-2

Pneumatisches Quetschventil Serie VMC Air operated Pinch Valve of VMC Series Lebensmittel- / Pharma- / Getränkeindustrie Chemische Industrie Pneumatische Fördersysteme Pigment- / Granulatbehandlung Keramik- / Glas-/ Kunststoffindustrie Absauganlagen Dosieranlagen Abfüll- und Wiegeanlagen Be- und Entlüftungssysteme u.v.m. Flansch Aseptik-Flansch Innengewindeanschluss Klemmstutzen Aseptik-Klemmstutzen Anschweißenden Gewindestutzen (Milchrohrgewinde) Aseptik-Gewindestutzen Schlauchanschluss-Stutzen (siehe separates Datenblatt) Food/ pharmaceutical / beverage industry Chemical industry pneumatic...

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Multi-functional pinch valve system, VMC series-3

Pneumatisches Quetschventil – Flansch (F) Air operated Pinch Valve – Flange (F) H ød Exempl. Ansicht / Exempl. view (DN 10 – DN 50) Stainless steel (1.4408) (E) Aluminum (A) Stainless steel (1.4404) (E) ► Valve face to face length Edelstahl: Elektropoliert, matt Produktberührte Teile: DN 25 – 50 Ra 0,5 DN 65 – 150 Ra 0,8 Andere auf Anfrage Aluminium: Pulverbeschichtet, RAL9006 Stainless steel: Electropolished, matt Wetted parts: DN 25 – 50 Ra 0,5 DN 65 – 150 Ra 0,8 Others on request Aluminum: Powder-coated, RAL9006 * Anzahl Bohrungen 1 Volumen = Steuermediumsvolumen bei geschlossener Manschette...

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Multi-functional pinch valve system, VMC series-4

Pneumatisches Quetschventil – Flansch (FA) Air operated Pinch Valve – Flange (FA) H ød Exempl. Ansicht / Exempl. view (DN 10 – DN 50) Flansch nach ANSI B 16.5 / 150lbs DN 40 – 150: DN 40 – 100: Flange according to ANSI B 16.5 / 150lbs Stainless steel (1.4408) (E) Aluminum (A) Edelstahl (1.4404) (E) Aluminium mit Stahlbuchse (A) Stainless steel (1.4404) (E) Aluminum with steel bushing (A) Edelstahl: Elektropoliert, matt Produktberührte Teile: DN 40 – 50 Ra 0,5 DN 65 – 150 Ra 0,8 Andere auf Anfrage Aluminium: Pulverbeschichtet, RAL9006 Stainless steel: Electropolished, matt Wetted parts: DN 40...

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Multi-functional pinch valve system, VMC series-5

Pneumatisches Quetschventil – Aseptik-Flansch (RF) Air operated Pinch Valve – Aseptic Flange (RF) DIN 11864-2 Form A (BF) H Exempl. Ansicht / Exempl. view (DN 65 – DN 100) DIN 11853-2 (BF) on request (→ hygienic flange) Flansch nach DIN 11864-2 Form A (BF) Flange according to DIN 11864-2 form A (BF) Edelstahl (1.4408) (E) Aluminium (A) Kunststoff (POM) (P) natur (→ Serie VMP) Kunststoff (POM) (P) leitfähig (→ Serie VMP) Elektropoliert, matt Produktberührte Teile: DN 10 – 50 Ra 0,5 DN 65 – 150 Ra 0,8 Andere auf Anfrage Aluminium: Pulverbeschichtet, RAL9006 Stainless steel: Electropolished, matt...

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Multi-functional pinch valve system, VMC series-6

Pneumatisches Quetschventil – Innengewinde (G) Air operated Pinch Valve – Internal Thread (G) DIN EN ISO 228 (G) Exempl. Ansicht / Exempl. view (DN 10 – DN 50) Internal thread according to DIN EN ISO 228 (G) Edelstahl (1.4408) (E) Aluminium (A) Kunststoff (POM) (P) natur (→ Serie VMP) Kunststoff (POM) (P) leitfähig (→ Serie VMP) Stainless steel (1.4408) (E) Aluminum (A) Plastic (POM) (P) natural white (→ VMP series) Plastic (POM) (P) conductive (→ VMP series) Edelstahl (1.4404) (E) Kunststoff (POM) (P) natur weiß Kunststoff (POM) (P) leitfähig Aluminium (A) Edelstahl: Elektropoliert, matt Produktberührte...

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Multi-functional pinch valve system, VMC series-7

Pneumatisches Quetschventil – Innengewinde (N) Air operated Pinch Valve – Internal Thread (N) ANSI / ASME B1.20.1 (NPT) Exempl. Ansicht / Exempl. view (DN 10 – DN 50) Innengewinde nach ANSI / ASME B1.20.1 (NPT) DN 10 – 100: DN 20 – 100: DN 10 – 15: DN 10 – 15: Internal thread according to ANSI / ASME B1.20.1 (NPT) Edelstahl (1.4408) (E) Aluminium (A) Kunststoff (POM) (P) natur (→ Serie VMP) Kunststoff (POM) (P) leitfähig (→ Serie VMP) Stainless steel (1.4408) (E) Aluminum (A) Plastic (POM) (P) natural white (→ VMP series) Plastic (POM) (P) conductive (→ VMP series) Edelstahl (1.4404) (E) Kunststoff...

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Multi-functional pinch valve system, VMC series-8

Pneumatisches Quetschventil – Klemmstutzen (T) Air operated Pinch Valve – Tri-Clamp (T) DIN 32676 Reihe A Exempl. Ansicht / Exempl. view (DN 10 – DN 50) Klemmstutzen nach DIN 32676 Reihe A DN 10 – 150: DN 20 – 100: DN 10 – 15: DN 10 – 15: Edelstahl (1.4408) (E) Aluminium (A) Kunststoff (POM) (P) natur (→ Serie VMP) Kunststoff (POM) (P) leitfähig (→ Serie VMP) Stainless steel (1.4408) (E) Aluminum (A) Plastic (POM) (P) natural white (→ VMP series) Plastic (POM) (P) conductive (→ VMP series) ► Valve face to face length Nach DIN EN 558 Reihe 27 Nach DIN EN 558 Reihe 1 Nach DIN EN 558 Reihe 7 Edelstahl:...

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Multi-functional pinch valve system, VMC series-9

Pneumatisches Quetschventil – Klemmstutzen (TA) Air operated Pinch Valve – Tri-Clamp (TA) DIN 32676 Reihe C Exempl. Ansicht / Exempl. view (DN 65 – DN 100) Klemmstutzen nach DIN 32676 Reihe C DN 10 – 100: DN 20 – 100: DN 10 – 15: DN 10 – 15: Edelstahl (1.4408) (E) Aluminium (A) Kunststoff (POM) (P) natur (→ Serie VMP) Kunststoff (POM) (P) leitfähig (→ Serie VMP) Stainless steel (1.4408) (E) Aluminum (A) Plastic (POM) (P) natural white (→ VMP series) Plastic (POM) (P) conductive (→ VMP series) Edelstahl: Elektropoliert, matt Produktberührte Teile: DN 10 – 50 Ra 0,5 DN 65 – 100 Ra 0,8 Andere auf...

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