Flowrox has unveiled a new slurry knife
gate product designed for use in mining
applications where abrasive or corrosive
slurries, powders or coarse substances
are processed. The new SKW valve
(Slurry Knife Wafer) offers full-bore,
unrestricted flow, allowing abrasive or
corrosive materials to move without
compromising performance. In addition
to its resistance to aggressive slurries,
the SKW valve is designed as a full port
fluid control device that allows a more
efficient process, requiring less pumping
energy to operate. It features a cast
single-piece body, which eliminates
potential leak paths from the body and
offers a versatile tower construction
that will accept manual, electric,
hydraulic or pneumatic actuation.
An added benefit is that when in the
“open” position, the valve’s rubber ring
sleeves are the only parts in contact
with the medium, reducing potential
corrosion or deterioration. Load distribution
rings imbedded into the rubber
ring sleeves eliminate the inherent
problems of competing products, where
tight piping tolerances can cause compression
and destruction of the rubber
sleeves, according to Flowrox.
www.flowrox.us
As featured in Womp 2015 Vol 04 - www.womp-int.com
