DISCHARGING AND LOCKING WITH ROTARY VALVES
Components of a Rotary Valve:
Rotor: The heart of the rotary valve, this rotating component is equipped with pockets (compartments) designed to carry and control the flow of material with precision.
Housing: The robust stationary outer body that encases the rotor, providing essential structural support for the valve assembly.
Inlet and Outlet: Strategically placed openings that facilitate the seamless entry and exit of materials, optimizing flow and efficiency.
Drive Mechanism: Typically powered by an electric motor, this mechanism is connected to the rotor through a reliable gearbox, ensuring smooth and controlled rotor movement.
Working Principle:
Material Inlet:
The material to be precisely controlled enters through the inlet, strategically located at the top of the valve to maximize efficiency.
The rotor, housed within the valve, is engineered with multiple pockets or compartments. As it turns, these pockets pass beneath the inlet, ready to be filled.
Filling the Pockets:
Gravity plays its role as the material falls seamlessly into the rotor's pockets, each one getting filled as it moves directly beneath the inlet.
Rotational Movement:
The drive mechanism ensures the rotor turns smoothly. The rotor's speed is adjustable to meet the specific material flow rate requirements.
As the rotor continues its rotation, the filled pockets navigate from the inlet towards the outlet, ensuring a steady flow.
Material Discharge:
Upon reaching the outlet, typically located at the bottom of the valve, the material is effortlessly discharged by gravity, maintaining consistent flow.
The emptied pockets then return towards the inlet, ready for the next cycle of refilling.
Sealing:
The sophisticated design of the rotary valve guarantees an optimal seal between the inlet and outlet, preventing any air or material leakage. This is crucial for maintaining consistent flow and pressure.
Advanced rotary valves come with additional sealing mechanisms to handle fine powders or ensure airtight operation, enhancing their versatility.
| Rotary Valve ZGFQX Main parameters and option |
| Pressure Range |
2bar system and different pressure |
| Work temperature |
-20ºC→300ºC |
| Main Size |
DN150mm-600mm |
| Flange Standard |
PN10/ANSI150lbs/JIS/GB/HG/SH or customised |
| Drive Mode |
Direct Drive/Chain Drive with OSHA Guard |
| Capacity |
100kg-20000kg/h |
| Application Medium |
Powder and granular form |
| Rotor |
Adjust blades or scalloped rotor |
| Shaft Sealing |
Gland Packing or Airpurge seals |
| Else |
vent opening |
Consistent Flow: Our rotary valves deliver a uniform discharge rate, an essential feature for downstream processes that demand precision.
Versatility: Capable of handling a diverse range of materials - from powders to granules to pellets - our rotary valves provide unmatched flexibility.
Durability: Constructed from exceptionally robust materials, our rotary valves are designed to endure abrasive and corrosive environments with ease.
Controlled Operation: Easily adjust the flow rate by modifying the rotor speed, ensuring controlled and efficient operation tailored to your needs.
Bulk Material Handling: Ideal for feeding material into pneumatic conveying systems, our rotary valves streamline handling processes.
Dust Collection Systems: Efficiently discharge collected dust from filters or cyclones, ensuring clean and effective operation.
Feeding and Metering: Perfect for industries such as food processing, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals, our valves provide precise and controlled feeding of materials into processing machines.
Powder and Granule Processing: Capable of handling materials like flour, sugar, cement, and plastic pellets, our rotary valves ensure smooth and consistent processing.
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