AKO Pinch Valves: Silos and Silo Systems
Silos provide space-saving storage for very different bulk solids – from grain, flour and animal feed to plastic granulates and powders, salts, sand or building materials. The challenge is to reliably control both filling and discharge at the bottom outlet without bridging or lump formation. AKO pinch valves prove themselves here with their free, smooth passage and with hygienic or particularly wear-resistant versions depending on the stored material.
Typical applications
- Filling of silos from transport vehicles
- Material discharge at the bottom silo outlet
- Flow control in the riser pipe during filling
- Filling and emptying of connected silo batteries
- Storage of grain, flour and animal feed
- Storage of chemical raw materials and building materials
Recommended AKO series
- AKO VMC (multi-connection, DN25-150) – universally applicable with various connection options for different silo types
- AKO VF (flange, DN40-300) – large nominal sizes for high throughput of building materials, mining or chemical products
- AKO VMCE (hygienic, EHEDG, DN10-100) – EHEDG-certified and CIP/SIP-capable for grain, feed or food silos
- AKO VM (female thread, DN10-50, PVC) – cost-effective solution for simple silo applications in high quantities
Application example (generic scenario)
Generic application example: A compound feed producer with a silo battery for different raw materials uses VMC valves to reliably control both dusty filling from silo vehicles and metered discharge at the bottom outlet without bridging.
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