Heavy duty blowing seals for abrasive products

For operations dealing with abrasive materials under high pressure, these robust blowing seals ensure reliable discharge and system isolation, minimizing wear and tear while maintaining performance efficiency.

Transfers and Isolates Materials in Conveying Systems

The Blowing Seal Valves from Gericke’s RotaVal line are engineered to optimize your pneumatic conveying processes with precision and durability. These valves are designed to handle abrasive products and high-pressure conditions, ensuring minimal wear and reliable sealing performance. Ideal for industries ranging from food processing to chemicals, they support seamless integration into existing systems with various customization options. The valves utilize finite element analysis and advanced computational techniques to enhance structural integrity and flow efficiency. Available in different materials to suit hygienic applications, they provide ATEX-approved solutions for explosive environments. The BSMC version allows easy cleaning access, while the EBS/EBSM variants are tailored for heavy-duty applications. Offering flexibility in rotor and sealing design, these valves enable precise control in metering and isolation tasks, helping you maintain operational efficiency and compliance with safety standards.

Benefits

  • Enhances operational efficiency with streamlined pneumatic material transfer.
  • Increases system lifespan with abrasion-resistant design.
  • Supports a wide range of products, ensuring versatile application across industries.
  • Facilitates easy maintenance, reducing downtime with quick-clean BSMC access.
  • Meets stringent safety requirements with ATEX-approved flame and explosion containment.

General


Applications
Vitamins,Steel,Bakery,Animal and aqua feed,Water treatment,Flue gas treatment,Lime and gypsum,Minerals,Plastics and coatings,Catalysts,Battery production,Dairy,Food,Chemicals,Fine chemicals,Noodles and rice,Glass,Beverages and coffee,Crop protection and fertilizers,Chocolate and confectionery,Biscuit and snacks,Cereals and cereal bars,Salt and seasoning,Infant nutrition,Pet food,Paint and dyes,Flavours and fragrances,Beverages,Detergents and soaps,Api manufacturing,Construction chemicals,Superabsorbents,Cement and fly ash,Flour,Pharmaceutical
End products
Multivitamin capsules,Milk protein isolates,Npk fertilizers,Potato chips,Reinforcing steel,Acrylic paints,Epoxy coatings,Granola bars,Chlorine tablets,Pesticide granules,Polyethylene sheets,Gypsum board,Instant coffee,Fish meal,Cheese flavors,Cornflakes,Liquid detergents,Cathode materials,Antibiotic tablets,Milk powder,Hydrogel pads,Fly ash bricks,Cat food,Bread dough,Scented candles,Quartz glass,Activated carbon filters,Chocolate bars,Rice noodles,Zeolites,Cement additives
Steps before
Grinding,Purification,Drying
Steps after
Packing,Sterilization,Coating
Input ingredients
abrasive products,cement,PFA,granite dust,silica sand,mineral powders,powders,granules,pellets,grain,feed,chips
Output ingredients
bulk powders,granular solids,bulk materials in pneumatic conveying line
Market info
Gericke is known for engineering and manufacturing innovative powder processing equipment, including mixing, feeding, and conveying solutions, catering to various industries. Renowned for their quality and expertise in bulk material handling, they provide tailored solutions to optimize production processes.

Technical Specifications


High Pressure Capability
Able to handle adverse pressure conditions
Ex abrasive product handling
Designed for abrasive products such as cement,PFA,granite dust,silica sand
Automation
Direct coupled in-line variable speed hydraulic motor
Explosion and flame containment
10 bar(g) explosion and flame containment requirements
ATEX Approvals
Full ATEX approvals for high-performance valves
Modular Design
Highly configurable to suit various applications
Cleaning Accessibility
Non-drive end cover for quick removal and cleaning
Pneumatic Conveying Suitability
Optimized for direct feeding into conveying line

Operating Characteristics


Blowing seal cleaning method
Manual / Quick removal
Pressure containment
10bar(g)
Adaptability
Highly configurable
Modular design
Yes
Application adaptability
Gravity / Positive pressure / Vacuum
Explosive containment
Yes
Flame barrier
Yes
Cleaning accessibility
Rotor can be rotated for cleaning
Flow operation
Continuous
Vehicle installation
Direct coupled hydraulic motor
Special tools requirement for cleaning
None required

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Physical Characteristics


Footprint
Compact design
Bore design
Tapered bore
Rotor extraction method
Rotated for cleaning
End cover design
Quick removal
Drive system
Hydraulic motor,In-line variable speed
Housing material
Robust casting
Finish standards
Various hygienic options
Sealing type
Blowing seal
Pressure test capability
10 bar(g) pressure test
Mounting method
For bulk vehicles