The WAM VSS Series Ball Segment Valve is a robust and reliable valve designed to control the flow of dry bulk materials, particularly in challenging environments involving abrasive or high-temperature substances. This valve is widely used in industries like cement processing, mining, metallurgy, and other sectors where materials such as cement, aggregates, and minerals need to be effectively managed.
Key Features and Functions:
Ball Segment Design: The valve uses a spherical segment or "ball" that rotates within the valve body. This rotation controls the flow of materials and ensures a reliable seal, making it ideal for precise flow control in tough conditions.
Abrasive Material Handling: The design of the ball segment valve helps to reduce wear on valve components, making it well-suited for handling abrasive materials like cement, aggregates, and minerals.
High-Temperature Applications: The VSS valves can be specifically designed to withstand high temperatures, making them suitable for hot cement or clinker applications, ensuring reliable performance even under harsh conditions.
Full Bore Opening: When fully opened, the valve provides a full bore, minimizing pressure drop and maximizing the flow rate of materials, leading to efficient material handling.
Various Sizes and Configurations: The VSS Series is available in multiple sizes and configurations to meet different flow rate requirements and application needs.
Manual or Actuated Operation: These valves can be manually operated or controlled via pneumatic or electric actuators, allowing for seamless integration into automated systems for precise control over material flow.
Applications:
Cement Processing: The VSS valve is commonly used in cement processing for controlling the flow of abrasive materials like cement, ensuring smooth and efficient material discharge.
Abrasive and High-Temperature Material Handling: Suitable for handling both abrasive materials such as cement, aggregates, and lime, as well as high-temperature materials like clinker or hot cement.
Conveying System Control: The valve can regulate material flow in pneumatic or mechanical conveying systems, providing smooth operation and reducing wear on system components.
Specific Relevance to Cement Silo Processing:
Abrasive Material Control: The ball segment design minimizes wear and tear, making the VSS valve ideal for controlling the flow of abrasive cement and aggregates during silo discharge.
High-Temperature Performance: The VSS Series can be used in high-temperature environments, ensuring durability and long-term performance when handling hot cement or clinker.
Silo Discharge Control: These valves are effective in controlling the discharge of materials from silos, hoppers, and bins, ensuring a consistent flow of materials.
