Industry & Business

Mucon a division of Process Components Ltd has launched its new Series K2P electrically/pneumatically actuated range of Iris valves. The Mucon brand of Iris diaphragm valves has for over sixty years been associated with the flow control of powders, granules, capsules and pellets to the pharmaceutical, chemical and food processing sectors.

Now in its second generation, the Series K2 Powered Iris Valves have been specifically designed for automatic and remote applications, complementing the popular hand operated versions.

Developed for applications requiring a high level of hygiene, the Series K range of valves utilises a patented, moulded diaphragm technology which has been successfully employed in a wide variety of applications world-wide.

Mucon Engineers have taken great care to balance customer requirements for quick disconnect, ease of cleaning and hygienic design with the requirements for reliability and control system integration.

All body parts are manufactured from 316 stainless steel, as standard. White moulded diaphragms of Natural Rubber, EPDM and Silicone are readily available and manufactured from FDA approved materials.

In addition to the new K2P Iris valve. Mucon is able to provide a range of manually actuated valves. This allows the valves to be either bolt mounted or mounted to the using ‘Quick Release Clamps’, making it easier and quicker for the end user to strip the valve for cleaning purposes.

The salient features and benefits of the MUCON Series K Iris valve range are as follows:

* Extensively used in the Pharmaceutical, Food and Chemical sectors

* FDA approved diaphragm materials

* Full product flow control

* Non-Jamming

* No mechanical parts come into contact with the product

* Slim Design

* Electric, Pneumatic or Manual actuation

* ATEX approved Cat. 1D/2D.

For further information contact MUCON on Tel +44 (0) 1625 412000, E-mail sales@mucon.com or visit www.mucon.com.