This operating and assembly manual ensures safe installa- WARNING! Risk of contamination tion and safe commissioning of the air operated AKO pinch If the sleeve is destroyed due to temperatures valves, hereinafter called pinch valves. Please firstly read...
Mxxx.xxLF Connection option type: 50 (stainless steel), (material) 31 (aluminium with steel), 35 (aluminium with stainl. steel) Body type (material): 30 (aluminium) AKO Armaturen & Separationstechnik GmbH Phone: +49 6147 9159-0 Adam-Opel-Str. 5 Fax: +49 6147 9159-59 65468 Trebur-Astheim E-Mail: ako@pinch-valve.com...
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• If it is not possible to guarantee that the pumped me- * EPL (Explosion Protection Level = Equipment protection level according to the ATEX equipment categories) AKO Armaturen & Separationstechnik GmbH Phone: +49 6147 9159-0 Adam-Opel-Str. 5...
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The potential equalisation (earthing) between the pipe and pinch valve must be checked with a suitable measuring device after it is fitted in the pipe. AKO Armaturen & Separationstechnik GmbH Phone: +49 6147 9159-0 Adam-Opel-Str. 5...
Violating the applicable standards and laws. Under ideal conditions, the service life of the pinch valves is limi- AKO does not accept liability for damage resulting from failure ted to 30 years (VMP series 10 years). to observe the specifications, safety instructions and warnings...
Can be read off the type plate Temperature range Can be read off the type plate Please contact AKO immediately if the type plate is missing. WARNING! Risk of injury Incorrect operating conditions could result in injury to persons, as well as damage to the system and the pinch valve.
Î sure limiter. to the pipe so that it can neither fall down by itself nor bend, break or cause other parts of the pipeline to fall down. AKO Armaturen & Separationstechnik GmbH Phone: +49 6147 9159-0 Adam-Opel-Str. 5 Fax:...
Check the pinch valve sleeve if the level drops below or exceeds the permissible operating/control pressure or the permissible operating temperature. AKO Armaturen & Separationstechnik GmbH Phone: +49 6147 9159-0 Adam-Opel-Str. 5...
(see information on the service life of the sleeves in section 6.2). Create a maintenance plan based on the information gathe- Î red in the inspections. AKO Armaturen & Separationstechnik GmbH Phone: +49 6147 9159-0 Adam-Opel-Str. 5 Fax:...
(see order, delivery note, invoice or type plate). It is coded. Example: VMC100.03x.50F.50LA Series Connection option (type) A detailed breakdown can be found in the codification lists (KL_ pV_...). AKO Armaturen & Separationstechnik GmbH Phone: +49 6147 9159-0 Adam-Opel-Str. 5 Fax: +49 6147 9159-59 65468 Trebur-Astheim E-Mail: ako@pinch-valve.com...
Structure shown for series VMC, DN65 to 100 (F, FA, G, M, N, R, RA, T, TA, FT), + VMCE + VT Control air connection Body Socket end cover / flange* Sleeve* Screws* * Wear parts AKO Armaturen & Separationstechnik GmbH Phone: +49 6147 9159-0 Adam-Opel-Str. 5 Fax: +49 6147 9159-59 65468 Trebur-Astheim E-Mail: ako@pinch-valve.com...
Assembly aids or kits can be ordered. Î repair of the pinch valves Î Use only AKO assembly paste and no adhesive, grease or oil! Do not use any sharp or pointed objects during assembly to Î * Wear parts AKO Armaturen &...
Assembly aid: the length of a nut. AKO assembly paste MP200 or If necessary, lubricate the screws AKO assembly paste MPL200 for the food sector with suitable grease before scre- wing them in. Dismantling Place the pinch valve facing up- wards and hold it tightly on the body.
Assembly aids: Assembly kit incl. assembly paste MP200 or MPL200 for the food sector, AKO assembly pipe, AKO assembly board, screws If necessary, lubricate the screws with suitable grease before for pre-assembly screwing them in.
DN10-50, type F, FA, G, M, N, R, RA, T, TA both ends of the sleeve and to the cone of the socket end cover/flan- Assembly aid: AKO assembly paste MP200 or MPL200 for the food sector Dismantling Position the valve unit with one Place the pinch valve facing up- hand and hold it firmly.
Assembly aids: AKO assembly paste MP200 or MPL200 for the food sector, if necessary 4 no. M10x30 ISO 4017 screws for pre-assembly Place the flange onto a stable sur- face with the sealing surface facing...
Assembly aids: AKO assembly paste MP200 or MPL200 for the food sector, if necessary 4 no. M10x45 ISO 4017 screws for pre-assembly (FT=DIN912) Place the valve unit so that the protruding sleeve end is at the top.
Assembly aids: Assembly kit incl. assembly paste MP200 or MPL200 for the food sector, AKO assembly pipe, AKO assembly board, screws for pre-assembly If necessary, lubricate the screws with suitable grease before screwing them in.
Assembly aids: Assembly kit incl. assembly paste MP200 or MPL200 for the If necessary, lubricate the screws with suitable grease before food sector, AKO assembly pipe, AKO assembly board, screws screwing them in. for pre-assembly Insert the second screw for pre-...
Assembly kit incl. assembly paste MP200 or MPL200 for the the body. Push the flange/socket end cover into the sleeve. Insert the food sector, AKO assembly pipe, AKO assembly board, screws second screw for pre-assembly dia- for pre-assembly gonally and tighten it approximately the length of a nut.
DN10-50 side of one end of the sleeve. Assembly aid: AKO assembly paste MP200 or MPL200 for the food sector Slide the coated end of the slee- ve through the first pressure zone ring into the body until the sleeve...
Push the cone of the socket end into the sleeve with your other hand. Assembly aid: AKO assembly paste MP200 or MPL200 for the food sector Dismantling Clamp the complete valve in a vice Push and hold the socket end with...
Push the flange into the sleeve. Assembly kit incl. assembly paste MP200 or MPL200 for the Insert the second screw for pre-as- food sector, AKO assembly pipe, AKO assembly board, screws sembly diagonally and tighten it ap- (M10x60 DIN912) for pre-assembly.
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