AKO Pinch Valves: Railways and Trains
In rail vehicle construction, valves must work reliably and with little maintenance in very tight spaces, for example for waste extraction in vacuum toilets or in sanding systems that support traction and braking. AKO pinch valves convince with their compact, robust design, which is insensitive to waste water, sand and the vibrations of rail operation, and with simple maintenance that is possible even during ongoing operation.
Typical applications
- Control of waste extraction in vacuum toilets
- Filling of sanding systems to improve traction and braking
- Loading and unloading of freight wagons
- Control of waste water transport in train operation
Recommended AKO series
- AKO VMP (female thread, DN10-50, POM) – compact design for the limited installation space in rail vehicles
- AKO VM (female thread, DN10-50, PVC) – cost-effective solution for sanitary and waste water applications
- AKO VMC (multi-connection, DN25-150) – versatile for different connection situations in sanding and loading systems
Application example (generic scenario)
Generic application example: A manufacturer of vacuum toilet systems for long-distance trains uses a compact AKO VMP valve to reliably control waste extraction and avoid failures caused by clogging or freezing in winter operation.
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