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AKO Pinch Valves

AKO Releases Specialized Pinch Valves Specifically for Additive Manufacturing

Plain City, OH – AKO is adding to the excitement of additive manufacturing and 3D printing! As the manufacturing of 3D metal parts continues to revolutionize, AKO Pinch Valves is on the forefront of this manufacturing innovation. The careful work of dosing various metal powders is critical in additive manufacturing and 3D printing. The process […]

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AKO Pinch Valves

How does a Pinch Valve Work

Engineering Guide to Industrial Flow Control Executive Summary A pinch valve is a mechanically simple, elastomer-sleeve-based valve designed to isolate and control difficult media such as slurries, abrasive solids, powders, granules, and corrosive fluids. Its full-bore, unobstructed flow path and flexible sleeve construction provide reliable shut-off with minimal maintenance. This guide explains how pinch valves

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AKO Pinch Valves

Pinch Valves 101

Pinch valves are one of the simplest valve designs available. They use a flexible elastomer body that can be pinched to stop the flow of granular solids, liquids, slurries or gasses. Pinch Valves are commonly used to start, regulate, and stop product flow using a tube or sleeve. Advantages and Disadvantages The pinch valves are

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