The BUCK® AC Split Butterfly Valve from GEA brings solvent-resistant containment to a range of powder transfer applications.
It has the same footprint as the MC Valve and uses the same control architecture, actuators and other accessories. The AC split butterfly valve works at high temperatures (up to 150 °C), and at up to 2.5 bar in the open position and 6 bar in the closed position. Previous versions were only pressure-rated in the closed position.
This next-generation addition is suitable for applications using previously incompatible solvents. The seal in any valve determines its level of solvent resistance, which also governs what types of materials you can work with and process.
Benefits of the AC split butterfly valve:
The AC version has been completely reworked to make it smaller and more sustainable.
Smaller and lighter seal creates less waste.
Cost-effective due to a more robust rubber compound, the AC valve is compatible with a wider range of solvents.
The seal is ten times smaller, 80% lighter and scratch-resistant.
Can be used in both secondary pharmaceutical applications as well as in agrochemical processes.
Easy to upgrade from the MC, only involves changing the half valve element.
The BUCK MC Valve continues to be the default choice for the contained transfer of active powders from one vessel to another in oral solid dosage pharmaceutical manufacturing lines, the AC takes this performance to the next level for more physically demanding environments.
The new AC split butterfly valve adds high-pressure, high temperature, solvent-resistant performance to almost any campaign and any concept.
