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capable of pressures in excess of 20 Bar. “AFS has enhanced the design and production of its slurry knife gate valve range, with dimensions ranging in diameter from a 50 mm unit to 1.5 m valves. The range includes flanged, wafer, lugged, urethane lined and high-pressure knife gate valves. “BMG also distributes a locally manufactured range of abrasion-resistant valves for Dual Products International. These products include pinch valves, new water air release valves, Resilient Seated Gate (RSV) valves and rotary disc sleeve valves. AFS has recently manufactured and factorytested some larger DN 700 hydraulically operated 20 Bar valves for a customer in Europe. “Recently launched Dual rotary disc sleeve valves comprise an advanced rotating gate valve with sleeve design, developed specifically for heavy abrasive and corrosive slurries and water and wastewater installations. This patented design allows the valve to cycle through heavy slurries without sticking. Wafer, flanged and high-pressure variants are available.

“Our highly skilled team has a thorough understanding of the processes where valves are installed and is able to specify the correct valves required for every application. We also assist customers in solving the problems of difficult installations and applications. “To ensure optimum safety, efficiency and the extended service life of each system, the selection of the correct industrial slurry valve is critical. Valve selection is based on various factors, including the size and shape of particles, pressure, temperatures and chemical content.” This AFS portfolio is particularly well-suited for use in harsh conditions in diverse industries, including mining, chemical and petrochemical, water and wastewater, energy production and agri-food industries. Important installations recently, have been in mining slurry, tailings dams, and acid pumping applications, which rely on plant availability and the safe operation of valves. Another achievement for AFS is that ESG has recently achieved recognition as a Level 2 contributor to BroadBased Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE), which means customers can claim BEE procurement recognition of 125 % against all purchases.

Abrasive Flow Solutions (AFS), +27 (0) 76 463 3846, candiceo@abrasiveflowsolutions.com, www.abrasiveflowsolutions.com