Pinch Valves

At Winnellie Valve and Process, we supply quality Pinch Valves in a range of design types to suit all applications. If you’re looking to buy Pinch Valves in Australia, you need look no further than our extensive product range. If you’re unsure about which type of Pinch Valves you need for your application, or would simply like more information and guidance, Winnellie Valve and Process are only too happy to chat through your options with you.

What is a Pinch Valve?

Pinch Valves are very economical as they work as a tap to shut off, allow, or control the flow of media through an application. Pinch Valves are reliable, cost-effective and easy to use in many different types of applications.

What are the advantages of Pinch valves?

Pinch Valves are:

• Easy maintenance
• Low weight
• Do not clog or have dead spots
• A straight-through design that is simple, compact and robust
• Fast, efficient operating speeds
• Low air consumption
• Self-cleaning
• Permanent seal with tight shut-off
• Minimal friction

How does a Pinch Valve work?

Pinch valves have a rigid bar to press against a flexible element such as a rubber tube or diaphragm to “pinch-off” the flow.

Pinch Valves are made up of three parts:

Internal Rubber Sleeve

End Connections

Housing / Body

The body of the valve closes utilising the rubber sleeve to make it super-tight. When opened, the Pinch Valve has a full bore.

When it comes to Pinch Valves, there are a few different variations. It’s always wise to look at what media is flowing through the application before you choose which configuration of Pinch Valve you require. Talk to a Valve and Process expert to get the right valve for your application.

What are typical uses of a Pinch Valve?

Pinch Valves are ideal for isolating and controlling abrasive, corrosive and fibrous products and are used in many applications in the mining industry and on slurry applications where the medium is corrosive.

For more tips on the use, service and maintenance of Pinch Valves, contact a Winnellie Valves expert or sign up for one of our many different valve and process training courses.

How do I install a Pinch Valve?

It’s always best practice to have a qualified technician install your valves for industrial applications. However, if you want to be able to install a Pinch Valve yourself, contact a valve expert to guide you through the process. Winnellie Valves and Process also provide valve training courses for all types of valves.