The R - Series Flapgate Valve
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The R - Series flapgate valve is Plattco's finest.  Developed for the toughest applications,
the R-Series airlock® outlasts and outperforms any other flapgate on the market.

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Valves, Heavy Duty Airlock, Slide Gates
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R - Series Double Dump Flapgate Valve
Valves, Heavy Duty Airlock, Slide Gates
The R-Series valve is our super-premium airlock®. The patented radial shape of the seat and flappers allow for a gtrue and tight fit even after extended use. This unique design also prevents loss of pressures over time. Combined with Plattco's legendary "easy maintenance technology", this exceptional double-dump valve offers the lowest overall 10 year cost of any other airlock on the market.

Pneumatic R-Series
Pneumatic R-Series
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R-Series Features

  • Superior flapper-to-seat sealing action

  • Contact area of seat is a radius ground, rounded surface

  • Frustrom shaped flapper edges

  • Flappers and seats of long wearing Ni-hard can be repeatedly re-ground for extended service life

  • Self flushing linkage designed to permit passage of surge-loads and eliminate plugged lines

  • Unique side access cover permits cleaning, service, and replacement without systems interruption

  • Outboard mounted shaft bearings permit air circulation and easy access to shaft seals for replacement

  • Optional knife edge seat prevents material build up on the flappers, increases closing force, and helps cut through stringy materials

  • Available with replaceable o-ring seals located in seat

  • Standard operating temperatures up to 750oF (399oC). Available to 1800o F (980oC)

Capacities:

Size Height (in.)** Cu Ft/Hr
6" 29.563 60 cfh
8" 32.063 90 cfh
10" 36.063 150 cfh
12" 44.063 300 cfh
16" 60.125 405 cfh
18" 66.125 700 cfh
24" 88.125 1440 cfh

The 6" - 12" capacities are based on standard 6x per minute cycle. For 16"+ valves the cycle is 4x per minute.  A dutchman or spool piece can be supplied to enable greater capacity.

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Special drives or other custom features such as controls, limit switches, cooling jets, special shaft seals or other requirements are available.

IMPORTANT NOTE:  R-Series valves are designed for free flowing particulate and are NOT suitable for cutting through a head of material.
 

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