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PTD Plug Type Diverter

• Pressure shock resistant up to 10 bar*
• Two channel design
• Minimal maintenance
• Compact form
• User friendly design
• No moving parts on the outside
• Pressure up to 3 bar g with static seals
• Sizes 50-150 up to 6 bar g with inflatable seals
• Versions with electrical drive available
• Wear resistant pipes are optionally available
• Versions conforming to ATEX 2014/34/EU available
* size 200 excluded

The DMN-WESTINGHOUSE PTD plug type diverters have been specially designed to route powders and pellets with minimum degradation in pneumatic conveying systems. The PTD plug type diverter is applied in the chemical, pharmaceutical, plastic, food and other related industries.

A smooth passage of products is guaranteed by precision machining, a good sealing and a complete obstruction free passage.

The user friendly fool proof design enables fast in situ internal examination, cleaning and, if necessary, replacement of seals.

The PTD design conforms to all current legislation regarding safety in the workplace. Consequently there are no moving parts on the outside.

The PTD is available in 7 different pipe sizes: ∅ 50, 65, 80, 100, 125, 150 and 200 mm.

The PTD plug type diverter consists of an aluminium housing and end covers in which a plug with two pipes is installed. All product contact surfaces are made from stainless steel AISI 316 / DIN 1.4404. Three FDA / EC 1935/2004 approved silicone seals guarantee the sealing between housing and plug. The body is pressure tight, so ensuring no leakage to atmosphere. The standard diverter can be used in systems with positive pressures up to 3 bar g (static seals). The sizes 50-150 are optionally available for pressures up to 6 bar g (inflatable seals).

The PTD is supplied with a complete electro pneumatic control system, including solenoids and inductive position sensors.

The standard diverter can be used for product temperatures ranging from –25 °C up to +80 °C at ambient temperatures of –10 °C up to +40 °C. Versions for higher temperatures are available on request.

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DMN-WESTINGHOUSE has been designing and manufacturing rotary valves and diverter valves for the bulk solids handling industry for more than 45 years. As an independent company with no involvement in system design, our sole activity is the development, manufacture and sale of these components.

DMN-WESTINGHOUSE offers tailor-made solutions to the global food, dairy, plastics, (petro)chemical, pharmaceutical, mineral, power and biomass industries. Our line of rotary valves and diverter valves comprises a number of universal components that are suitable for many applications. We also have a range of dedicated components for use in specific industries or to handle specific products. Stringent hygiene requirements and/or low capacities are often required in the pharmaceutical industry. With the emergence of new industries, our rotary valves have also proven themselves to be capable of handling recycled plastic from cars, vegetable waste, and so on.

Our rotary valves and diverters have a well-established reputation for being able to handle all kinds of dry powders and granular materials, such as sugar, cocoa, starch, flour, chemical ingredients, lime powder, china clay, fly ash and wood chips. A number of standard rotary valves can be upgraded, depending on the product to be handled. The housing can be made from Ni-hard casting when working with abrasive products, such as fly ash. Or the inside of the housing can be coated with chromium or tungsten, when working with mild abrasive products.

Diverters by DMN-WESTINGHOUSE come in many types and sizes, suitable for a specific use or a variety of applications. The extensive diverter range comprises a series of plug diverters (dual pipe, single pipe, CIP suitable, gravity) and tube diverters (2-14 ports), some of which are also available in USDA Dairy accepted version. For the mineral industry, the BTD ball type diverter with its rugged design is very suitable for handling abrasive products.

In certain parts of the process industry it is very important that product contamination is prevented in the process. When dealing with powders, there is also always a danger of dust explosions. In order to protect public health and ensure safe working conditions, governments have drawn up official legislation for systems and components. Moreover, private organisations have created specifications components should comply with in order to meet the required branch or system-specific requirements.

With regards to the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture), our AL, AML and BL rotary valves are tested and certified USDA Dairy Accepted. This also applies to our 2- and 3-TDV tube diverters, M-TDV multiport diverter and GPD gravity plug diverter. This means that these components meet the high standards that apply in the US food, dairy, pet food and other related industries.

Process systems and components often have to be able to withstand explosions and prevent fires from passing the component. This has resulted in official European legislation, known as the ATEX 2014/34/EU Directive. All DMN rotary valves and diverter valves are also available in ATEX 2014/34/EU-compliant versions.

In 2011 DMN-WESTINGHOUSE was awarded the official EHEDG Type EL Class I certificates of compliance for its hygienic CIP rotary valves. This enables DMN-WESTINGHOUSE to offer a range of components that are suitable for hygienic ‘clean in place’ (CIP) processing systems.

The European regulation EC 1935/2004 applies to all food contact materials. With regard to the use of these materials as parts in our components, we can supply a declaration of compliance and appropriate documentation that demonstrate compliance to the EC 1935/2004 regulation. The materials used also conform to FDA regulations with regard to food contact.