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one way valve for vacuum forming platen

Thread starter gpot
Start date May 16, 2003

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May 16, 2003

gpot

Industrial

I need a one way valve that allows air to be pumped out of a vacuum forming platen, and closes/seals quickly allowing a vacuum to build up in the platen. I have tried a spring loaded check valve which closes too slowly allowing air flow to the back into the platen.