Mucon

The Mucon Disc Valve is a radially pivoting isolation Swing Gate Valve suitable for applications involving temperature and pressure.

Unlike many conventional slide valves, the Disc Valve does not jam or leak, due to its unique angled seat and floating disc arrangement. There are five bore sizes available with three main construction materials; aluminium, cast iron and stainless steel. Hand lever operated Swing Gate Valves are also available.

Customers have reported Disc Valves completing many thousands of operations before any attention is required.

Born out of a valve specification which encompasses all the advantages found in slide and butterfly valves, but with none of the inherent disadvantages.

A radially pivoted arm supports a free floating disc. The arm allows the disc to swing in an arc towards an angled seating face. The angled face ensures the disc only makes contact at the last moment causing a mild wedging action.

Construction

• Three materials of construction including aluminium alloy, cast iron and stainless steel (stainless steel not available in 300mm bore)
• Flanges drilled to BS4504 PN10- PCD & No. of holes only, not hole size

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.

Now in its second generation, the series K2P Powered Iris Valves have been specifically designed for automatic and remote applications, complimenting the popular manual versions.

The K2P has been developed for applications requiring a high level of hygiene and superb material flow control. This new Mucon Series K product range utilises patented design features and moulded diaphragm technology already employed throughout the K-Valve range.

Mucon design engineers have taken great care to balance the requirements of quick disconnect, quick cleaning and hygienic design with the need for reliability and control system integration. This unique combination has resulted in a quantum leap in Iris valve technology.

Construction

• All body parts are manufactured from 316 stainless steel as standard.
• Aluminium internal Control Ring with stainless steel bearing and clamp rings
• White ABS Sensor Cover
• White moulded diaphragms of Natural Rubber, EPDM and Silicone are all manufactured from FDA approved materials.
• Body seal in FDA approved silicone rubber
• All fixings and fastenings are produced from 316L stainless steel

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)