Larox Flowsys Introduces Rotary Disc Valve - LRD has attracted interest in mining event

Larox Flowsys has today at the Mena-Ex exhibition, Jeddah, Saudi-Arabia, introduced a new valve to supplement its pinch valve and knife gate valve families. Larox Rotary Disc Valve is unique due to its rotating disc that is designed specifically for heavy scaling, abrasive and corrosive slurries.

MENA-EX is the biggest mining event held in the Gulf Region

Mr. Pekka Suokas, Vice President of Larox Flowsys responsible for the valve solutions, says that the visitors of Mena-Ex event have warmly welcomed the new product. - Many local and overseas mining companies have already visited our stand and seen the new product, says Mr. Suokas. - We have heard about many possible projects this product could be used, he continues.

Mr. Suokas is very happy that Larox Flowsys valve product range has been completed with the new product.  Like other Larox valves also the rotary disc valve suits for applications that involve abrasive or corrosive slurries, powders or coarse substances. It finds the users in mining and metal industries, mineral processing, power generation, sand and gravel, chemical & pulp and paper industries. The valve is also ideal for water and wastewater treatment.

The patented design allows the valve to cycle in heavy scaling slurries without sticking or leaking and with minimum wear. The other remarkable advantage of LRD valve is that it is available with pressure ratings up to 100 bar.

 
In the picture: Al-Amar mine manager, Mr Ayman.s.Badirah (Maaden, Saudi Arabian Mining Company) and Engr. Yahia Moh. Alshangiti, director, operations (Maaden)

No Blocking or Leakage

The LRD Valve is designed for leak tight shut off slurries and liquids within a pipeline. The valve is designed to be operated only in the fully open or fully closed position. As the actuator is opened or closed, the disc is allowed to rotate.  This happens due to the pressure pushing against the disc, causing the disc to touch the valve seat and rotate. As the valve is cycled, the disc rotates a few degrees, seating in a different position each time. The wedge gate support has a cutaway behind the disc clearing debris away and thus, ensuring the disc closes and seals every time. The very nature of the construction allows a maximum of flexibility in customizing to meet specific needs, in terms of materials pressure rating etc. The body and bonnet are made of cast steel and can be made out of different materials to best suit the customer needs. The bonnet houses the rotating disc when open and seals around the spindle.Larox rotary Disc valves are produced with manual, manual gear, pneumatic, hydraulic and electromechanical actuators.

As part of Larox Flowsys continued product development, we are pleased to advise that during the spring we will also be introducing our range of slurry non-return valves to further expand our product range, making Larox Flowsys the industry benchmark for abrasive, corrosive and other demanding shut-off, control and pumping applications.

Global service, local reach

Larox Flowsys' international sales and service network covers over 55 countries. - We have more than 600 qualified manufacturer's representatives all over the world providing reliable services, says Mr. Suokas. - As an associated company of Larox Corporation we can also provide customer service through the global Larox Group service network, he continues. - Larox Flowsys is not only a global company with decades of experience about heavy duty flow control solutions but also an easily reachable local service provider that knows well the customers' needs, concludes Mr. Suokas.