PRECISE DISCHARGE AND SECURE LOCKING WITH ROTARY VALVES
Key Components of a Rotary Valve:
Rotor: This is the pivotal rotating element, featuring pockets (compartments) designed to transport the material efficiently.
Housing: The robust, stationary outer structure that encases and protects the rotor.
Inlet and Outlet: Strategically designed openings that facilitate seamless material entry and discharge.
Drive Mechanism: Typically powered by an electric motor, this mechanism is connected to the rotor through a reliable gearbox.
Operational Principle of the Rotary Valve:
Material Inlet:
Material to be regulated enters the valve via the inlet, conveniently positioned at the top.
The rotor, situated within the valve housing, features multiple pockets. As it rotates, these pockets align beneath the inlet.
Pocket Filling Process:
Gravity drives the material into the pockets, ensuring each compartment is filled as it moves directly beneath the inlet.
Rotational Dynamics:
The drive mechanism propels the rotor's rotation, with adjustable speed to meet the desired material flow rate.
As the rotor continues to turn, the filled pockets advance from the inlet towards the outlet.
Efficient Material Discharge:
Upon reaching the outlet, typically at the valve's bottom, material is discharged efficiently due to gravity.
The emptied pockets then rotate back towards the inlet for refilling.
Effective Sealing Mechanism:
The rotary valve's design ensures a robust seal between inlet and outlet, crucial for preventing air or material leakage and maintaining consistent flow and pressure.
Advanced rotary valves may include additional sealing mechanisms to manage fine powders or ensure airtight operations.
Rotary Valve ZGFWF Main parameters and option |
Pressure Range |
2bar system and different pressure |
Work temperature |
-20ºC→200ºC |
Main Size |
DN100mm-1200mm |
Flange Standard |
PN10/ANSI150lbs/JIS/GB/HG/SH or customised |
Drive Mode |
Direct Drive/Chain Drive with OSHA Guard |
Capacity |
100kg-150000kg/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: Ensures a uniform discharge rate, vital for downstream processes.
Versatility: Capable of handling a diverse range of materials, including powders, granules, and pellets.
Durability: Crafted from high-strength materials to withstand abrasive and corrosive conditions.
Controlled Operation: Easily adjustable flow rate through rotor speed variation.
Bulk Material Handling: Ideal for feeding material into pneumatic conveying systems.
Dust Collection Systems: Efficiently discharges collected dust from filters or cyclones.
Feeding and Metering: In sectors like food processing, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals, they ensure precise and controlled material feeding into processing machinery.
Powder and Granule Processing: Effectively handles materials such as flour, sugar, cement, and plastic pellets.
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