Valve to control high-viscosity adhesive???
Valve to control high-viscosity adhesive???
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I am looking for a valve to control the flow of an adhesive with a viscosity of about 50,000 centipoise. I am looking for a low flow rate (maybe 2 gallons/hour) and it needs to be readily adjusted. I have tried a few valves, but I seem to be having trouble with the valve clogging up with adhesive. Would a globe valve be a good choice?
Any advice on this matter would be appreciated.
Any advice on this matter would be appreciated.





RE: Valve to control high-viscosity adhesive???
A valve with as close to a straight through flow path would lessen the clogging, also a self cleaning action for the plug would inhibit clogging.
Try an eccentric rotary plug (Camflex type) or a valve used in feedstock on a paper mill like a Neles (Jamesbury) ball valve.Another possibility is a lined pinch type valve (Saunders) however these do not have a great degree of control.
Note with a low flowrate the valve may operate close to the seat so ensure the valve has enough turndown to control your flowrate - I would ask the manufacturer if they have any experience with a fluid viscocity at around 50000Cp.
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RE: Valve to control high-viscosity adhesive???
RE: Valve to control high-viscosity adhesive???
Have you tried using a stainless steel Blade with stainless steel seat ring type of gate valve?
RE: Valve to control high-viscosity adhesive???
you can take a diaphragm valve. For example look for types 2030, 2031 or 2731 at www.burkert-usa.com