Quick-clean hygienic rotary valves

Ensure seamless cleaning and minimal downtime in your production line with rotary valves designed for quick access, safeguarding product integrity and operational efficiency.

Facilitates Rapid Cleaning and Maintenance

The Quick-Clean Hygienic Rotary Valve from Gericke is engineered to provide enhanced cleaning accessibility, addressing the challenge of minimizing downtime in industries demanding strict hygiene standards, such as food, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals. It integrates the Rota-lign™ bearing assembly, facilitating self-aligning rotor disassembly and reassembly, which operators can perform without specialized tools. The tapered bore design and dual end-opening ensure full internal access, preventing contamination and simplifying maintenance. Applications range from infant nutrition and confectionery to detergent and fertilizer production, handling diverse products such as granola, milk powder, and fertilizer pellets. The valve is versatile in continuous operations, supporting high-pressure external cleaning certified to IPx9K standards. Offering stainless steel construction, it meets USDA Dairy and EHEDG qualifications, ensuring compliance with rigorous industry standards. This valve can be seamlessly integrated into existing lines, allowing for efficient powder and granule processing across a broad range of industrial applications.

Benefits

  • Minimizes downtime with easy access for fast cleaning and maintenance.
  • Enhances product safety by preventing contamination with full internal access.
  • Complies with strict hygiene standards, ensuring industry certification.
  • Reduces operational costs by allowing routine maintenance without special tools.
  • Ensures durability and compatibility in various industrial applications with robust construction.

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,Biscuit and snacks,Cereals and cereal bars,Textured vegetable proteins,Salt and seasoning,Infant nutrition,Pet food,Paint and dyes,Flavours and fragrances,Beverages,Detergents and soaps,Chocolate and confectionary,Heavy industry,Construction chemicals,Cement and fly ash,Flour,Superabsorbants,Pharmaceutical
End products
Cheese powders,Infant formula,Vitamin supplements,Wheat flour,Potato chips,Fish feed,Fertilizer pellets,Chocolate chips,Vegan burger patties,Popcorn,Perfume bases,Glass fibers,Pharmaceutical tablets,Steel pellets,Kibble,Water treatment chemicals,Construction adhesives,Pesticide granules,Seasoning mixes,Cornflakes,Pasta,Liquid detergents,Cathode materials,Gypsum boards,Rice powder,Milk powder,Confectionery fillings,Granola,Pvc pellets,Superabsorbent polymers,Paint pigments,Muesli base flakes,Dye powders,Catalyst granules,Flue gas cleaning materials,Coffee powders,Crackers,Soap bars,Electrolyte solutions,Cement additives,Essential oils
Steps before
Mixing,Feeding,Deagglomeration
Steps after
Pneumatic Conveying,Size Control,Packaging
Input ingredients
liquid ingredients,powder ingredients,granular materials,dairy products,food ingredients,chemical substances
Output ingredients
processed ingredients,blended materials,cleaned components
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


Cleaning method
CIP / Manual
Certification
USDA Dairy / EHEDG
Material
Stainless Steel
Construction Type
Modular
Rotor design
Self-centralising
Access method
Both end opening
Protection Class
IPx9K
Tapered Bore
Yes
Drive Removal Option
Yes
Pressure Rating
High Pressure Cleaning

Operating Characteristics


Cleaning method
Quick-clean/hygienic
Batch vs. continuous operation
Inline Continuous
Automation level
Operator friendly
Changeover time
Minimal downtime
CIP/SIP
External washdown IPx9K

Product type Characteristics


Food Grade Suitability
Yes/No

Physical Characteristics


Footprint
Compact
Shape
Tapered bore design
Discharge method
Full access end opening
Internal access
Both end opening
End cover
Non-drive end cover with Rota-lign™ bearing assembly
Drive end cover option
Removable

Custom Options


Control panel type
Operator-friendly interface
End cover design
Both ends accessible
Rotor design
Self-centralising,easy removal
Assembly adjustments
Rota-lign™ bearing assembly
Bore type
Tapered bore
Cleaning access
External high pressure clean with IPx9K certification