VMP Plastic Air Pinch Valves
VMP Series Air Pinch Valves are a reliable and economic valve for a range of industrial applications. From 3/8” – 2” diameters [10mm – 50mm].
Applications:
- Granules
- Powders
- Suspension slurries
- Sewage
- Liquids
- Dosing systems
- Air venting
Advantages:
- VMP Pinch Valves are light weight, inexpensive valves that have a sealed shutoff and full bore opening when opened. The sleeves do not impede product flow and are come in a range of sleeve options for abrasive materials, strong acids and bases and even high temperature applications.
- Pinch valve sleeves (liners) can be easily replaced. See step-by-step instructions.
VMP Pinch Valves are constructed of 3 plastic body options:
- Natural White Plastic for Food and Sanitary Applications, FDA Approved
- Black Plastic for Industrial Applications
- Black Conductive Plastic for Class I and Class II Explosion Proof (XP) areas
Sleeve Options for VMP Valves:
- Natural Rubber, Anti-Abrasive
- Natural Rubber, Food Quality
- EPDM
- Nitrile
- CSM
- Butyl
- Neoprene
- and more…
VMP Valves by Size and Connection Type
|
Valve Sizes Inch [mm] |
Threaded Ends NPT (tapered) or BSPP (G)* |
Socket Ends Stainless Steel |
Max Recommended Line Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 Inch [10 mm] | 3/8” NPT or G | Yes | 90 PSI |
| 1/2 Inch [15 mm] | 1/2” NPT or G | Yes | 90 PSI |
| 3/4 Inch [20 mm] | 3/4” NPE or G | See VMC valves | 90 PSI |
| 1 Inch [25 mm] | 1” NPT or G | See VMC valves | 90 PSI |
| 1-1/4 Inch [32 mm] | 1-1/4” NPT or G | See VMC valves | 70 PSI |
| 1-1/2 Inch [40 mm] | 1-1/2” NPT or G | See VMC valves | 70 PSI |
| 2” Inch [50 mm] | 2” NPT or G | See VMC valves | 70 PSI |
*Note BSPP (British Standard Parallel Pipe) is designated as G thread
