A new era in split valve technology
The new BuckŪ MC Valve (Modular Containment Valve) is a new concept in high containment valves that makes the transfer of active ingredients or chemicals between IBCs (Intermediate Bulk Containers) much easer and less expensive than has been possible in the past.
The new system from GEA Niro GmbH - BuckŪ uses only passive valves (with no drive units) so is entirely compatible with the valves fitted to most IBCs. Until now it has been necessary to use split valve technology to discharge product from an IBC safely. This works well when discharging to the process line however, if ingredients were to be transferred from one IBC to another, or from an IBC to a double cone dryer for example, it has always been necessary to use an active to active unit in between as an interface. This is no longer necessary with the BuckŪ MC Valve.
The BuckŪ MC Valve has very few moving parts, needs no lubrication and the product touching parts can be released quickly by hand without the need for tools of any kind. This simpler method of transferring bulk chemicals allows both docked half passive valves to be driven from the shaft area to give a smoother movement and eliminate the need for a vacuum between the discs. Reducing the number of moving parts and standardising the components has allowed Buck Valve to reduce the cost of the BuckŪ MC Valve compared with competitive products.
The passive valves are driven by a modular actuator unit. BuckŪ MC Valve has designed three levels of the actuator unit to achieve the required containment level: normal (10-100mcg/m3), high (1-10 mcg/m3) and the advanced level which will keep emissions within the sub mcg level - all figures based on values for short-term emission levels according to SMEPAC guidelines. By choosing the actuator unit to fit the requirement it is possible to use the same valve technology throughout a process line with different actuators depending on the containment level required in each area.
BuckŪ is a world leader in high containment technology and is part of GEA Pharma Systems (formerly Niro Pharma Systems), a member of the of the GEA Group.