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The Mucon Promoflow is the ideal solution for assisting the discharge of product from hoppers, silos and IBCs.

The custom made internally mounted screens are specially designed to transmit vibration directly into the product preventing material 'Bridging', 'Rat-Holing' or Segregation during discharge. The Promoflow material discharge aids are available in carbon or stainless steel and can be sized for medium to heavy loads designated;

• Standard
• Super

The Problem

There are many reasons for powdered or granular materials not discharging from hoppers or silos. Material converging towards the outlet of a hopper builds up forces within itself, which can cause it to become self-supporting.

Particle size, particle shape, material bulk density, moisture content and hopper design are some of the factors which determine whether or not a product will bridge, rat-hole or segregate upon discharge.

The Solution

To overcome the problem of poor material flow, the installation of a Promoflow discharge system will promote the flow of any product which is normally capable of flow, but which needs occasional or frequent help to get started or to keep it moving.

How Does it Work?

Promoflow discharge systems induce vibration directly into stored product keeping it "alive" and thus reducing the strength of any bonding or locking of the particles which may result in a flow problem.

Robust vibrators mounted externally activate vibrating screens mounted on the inside of the silo walls, at the points where flow problems occur. The vibrators are attached to mounting brackets directly connected to the internal screens by large bolts, which pass through the walls of the silo.

Rubber isolation mounts attach the Promoflow discharge system to the silo, preventing leakage through the mounting holes. The whole unit is allowed to vibrate whilst imparting little or no vibration to the silo itself.

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The Mucon RGV Roller Gate Slide Valve has been designed to meet the needs of the bulk materials handling industry for a robust, heavy duty isolation valve.

It is as modular and configurable as it is robust and reliable.

It's patented blade support system provides uninterrupted flow of material through the valve body, but can still accommodate an inlet deflector if required by the application.

Pre-loaded and self wear compensating seals help prevent the loss of process material and are replaceable without the need to remove the valve from the process line.

Whilst we offer a range of standard sizes from 150mm (6") to 600mm (24") square, our manufacturing methods allow us to easily produce custom sizes in square or rectangular configurations.

The valve can also be supplied with a square to round adapter for the inlet and/or outlet.

The Mucon SD-P provides the latest in advanced Slide Gate Valve technology for the powder and bulk solids handling industries. Drawing on more than 60 years experience in the powder handling sector, Mucon has developed a range of valves to satisfy demanding customer requirements in product shut-off applications.

Its robust but simple design boasts a patent application with more than 53 innovative claims; making the Mucon Slide Gate Valve one of the most advanced valves of its type on the market today.

Construction

• Stainless steel slide gate blade
• Body in cast aluminium alloy with stainless steel bore liners
• Guards in aluminium alloy
• Blade gland packing from PTFE braid
• Slide sealing plates in Ertalyte® PET-P Plastic. A high grade polymer with excellent temperature stability and wear resistance (FDA approved for food contact)

The standard Mucon range of stainless steel hygienic Butterfly valves offers an outstanding technological solution to the handling and control of powders, granules and liquids. The Mucon range is manufactured to exacting tolerances and finished to the highest, most stringent hygienic requirements.

Mucon stainless steel hygienic Butterfly valves have been specifically designed for use in the Pharmaceutical, Food and Dairy sectors, where the utmost level of hygiene is paramount.

Its crevice-free, smooth bore and compact design allows the end user to quickly and effortlessly strip-down the complete Butterfly valve for total cleaning.

Construction

• Valve Body – 316L stainless steel Gasket Seals – Silicone, EPDM, FKM (Viton®), PTFE, MFKM and other FDA approved elastomers
• Other components are produced in AISI 304
• Internal High Polish Finish – RA <0.4µm or to specific customer requirements
• External Polish Finish - RA <1.2µm or to specific customer requirements