Products From AKO Pinch Valves
Economical Valve and Flow Control Solutions

Pinch valves are perfect for regulating the mass flow of many types of applications like slurries, powders, liquids, emulsions, granular materials, and liquids. The secret to AKO Pinch Valves’ success is in the sleeves, which are made from a strong, highly resistant reinforced rubber with a material weave. The result is a sleeve that can provide complete stoppage of flow, without any leaks. The sleeves are strong and last a very long time, even with abrasive applications.
Find your application on our page of common and not-so-common AKO pinch valve applications. Even if you don’t see your specific application, this does not mean AKO doesn’t have a solution for you. Reach out to one of our sales engineers so we can discuss your project further.
The two main types of pinch valves are air actuated and mechanical.
Important Benefits of Pinch Valves
Why Should I Choose Pinch Valves Over other Valve Types?


Air Actuated Pinch Valve

Mechanical Pinch Valves

Pressure Relief Valves

Pinch Valve Sleeves

Pinch Valve Accessories

Knife Gate Valves

The Silo Stopper
There are many different pinch valve connection types.
The four categories are:
- Flanged: The ends are ANSI 150# or DIN standards depending on diameters
- Threaded: The ends are NPT and BSPP (British Standard Parallel Thread) standards
- Stub Connection: Weld On, Morris Coupling or Hose Clamp are available as options
- Sanitary: Tri-Clamp (Tri Clover) or Dairy Threaded Spigot are available
Your AKO sales engineer will ask you about your preferred connection type. If none is preferred, your sales engineer may recommend one based on your application.
Pinch Valve Accessories
Pinch valves can be paired with several kinds of accessories and integrated parts for improving your process flow. Some key accessories that Basecamp Process Components carries are:
- Pressure switches
- Quick exhaust valves
- Pressure regulating valves
- Solenoid valves
- Backflow protection units
- Visual position units and others
Your Basecamp engineer will make recommendations as needed. Some applications benefit from snappier closing and opening, as well as visualizing the flow of the material through the valve to measure rate and so forth.