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Valve solutions
For demanding shut-off and control applications
We deliver flow control solutions for the most demanding process conditions. Our story has started
over 40 years ago making us the industry benchmark and experts on valve technology. During the years
we have delivered over 150 000 products worldwide. Our robust full bore design enables effortless
process flow. We provide services ranging from sizing, materials selection, installation, spare parts and
maintenance to optimize the up and downstreams flow.

Product portfolio Focus Industries

1977 • Pinch valves

2000 • Plastic body PVEG valves
2002 • Pumps introduced
2009 • Slurry knife gate valves
Mining Construction
Minerals processing Energy
2011 – Metallurgy Environment
Name Chemical
changed

2014 • Flowrox biggest DN1200

knife gate valves
2016 • Smart SolutionsTM
Flow Filtration Environmental Industrial Service
2017 • Filter service
control technologies automation &
2018 • Filter presses, digital services
Ceramic disc filters,
GeoBoxTM,
Smart Filtration Digital Service

WE PROVIDE THE OPTIMAL SOLUTION:

YOUR BENEFITS
Ball valve Flowrox valve solution
Low Total Cost of Ownership

Low operating costs

Improved process performance

Long service intervals

Minimized downtime

The shown comparison of cost over a period of 5 years on a DN100 pinch

valve feeding abrasive slurry. The valve operates 4-6 times/hour. The Heavy duty design
conventional valve is a stainless ball valve with PTFE seats.

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Flowrox Valve Product Portfolio

Pinch Valves

Heavy duty pinch valves PVG pinch valves

• Pressure rating up to 100 bar • Pressure rating 10 bar
• Size DN25 - 800 • Size DN50 - 250
• High cycling applications • Low cycling applications
• For isolation & control purposes • For isolation duty

Slurry Knife Gate Valves

SKW SKF SKH

• Without flange • With flange • With flange
• Pressure rating 10 bar • Pressure rating 10 bar • Pressure rating 20 bar
• Size DN50 - 600 • Size DN80 - 1500 • Size DN80 - 600
• Isolation duties only • Isolation duties only • Isolation duties only

Smart SolutionsTM

Enhance your performance with Smart SolutionsTM

• Smart valve series provide online information about the process,

valve operations and condition of the valve.
• Enables advanced reporting and data analytics, making your process
more reliable and transparent
• Fast analysis of faults and planning of maintenance

Services

Comprehensive Valve Installation, Maintenance and

Spare Services
• Site survey services
• Spare parts and component services
• Installation and maintenance services, repair services
• Analysis services / commissioning / training

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Expansion project: Saving time during
start-up with 330 Flowrox valves
Customer:
Trafigura Mining Group, MATSA mine, Spain
Products:
330 PVE enclosed body & PVG shut-off valves
Application: Ore & water treatment & process
water supply in copper, zinc and lead mining
Benefits: Increased safety, easy installation &
maintenance, process reliability, light-weight
products.

Long-term benefits in ownership As the valves are self-cleaning, even if any

solids are accumulated in the sleeve wall, it
The Tranfigura Mining Group ordered 330 Flowrox PVE breaks away when the valve is operated. This
enclosed body pinch valves and PVG shut-off pinch valves is due to the flexibility of the sleeve, making
for various demanding flow control and shut-off duties, the valve lifetime longer than many other
from ore treatment to water treatment plant and process competing products on the market.
water supply.
The Flowrox Pinch Valves were chosen to
“When the project was engineered, we constantly had gain long-term benefits based on low total
in mind that the choice of appropriate instrumentation cost of ownership. The PVE control valves at
for each application is fundamental to the process the plant are actuated by pneumatic double
performance. We decided that all control valves and also acting actuators with positioners. Also, all of
some of the shut-off valves would be pinch valves, which the on/off PVG valves include limit switches
finally ended up saving us a lot of time in the start-up for position indication.
of the plant,” says Ms. Luisa Montes, a Project Team
Member from MATSA mine. “In the future, we are definitely expecting
cost savings,” Ms. Montes states.
All installed Flowrox Pinch Valves delivered were an
enclosed body type and include an SBRT valve sleeve to
meet the requirements of various mediums in different
process areas and to achieve the longest sleeve life time.

OUR CUSTOMER: TRAFIGURA MINING GROUP

Trafigura Mining is a market leader in copper, lead

and zinc concentrates trading. The flagship mine,
Aguas Teñidas (MATSA),is located in Andalucia,
Spain. In the year 2015, the production of
concentrates nearly doubled to 4.4 tons per year.

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Flowrox Valve References

Customer: HUSAB Uranium Mine,

Namibia
Products: Pinch valves
Application: Tailings Transfer
Benefits: ● Increased process
reliability
● Cost efficiency with
remote valve control
● Low total cost of
ownership

Customer: Wastewater treatment plant,

Warsaw, Poland
Products: DN500 control pinch valves
Application: Flow control of biological
sludge
Benefits: ● Gentle handling due to
living bacteria in sludge
● Wide and accurate flow
control range
● Extended maintenance
interval

Customer: LKAB, Sweden

Products: PV and PVE pinch valves
Application: Thickener underflow
Benefits: ● Reliability with abrasive
slurry
● Wide and accurate flow
control range
● Extended maintenance
interval

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Heavy Duty Pinch Valves
Flowrox heavy duty pinch valves are “The pinch valves”. They are made
to last and are ideal where shut-off and control applications involve
abrasive or corrosive slurries, powders or coarse substances.
Made to Last
The operating principle of Flowrox pinch valves is Heavy duty pinch valves provide bubble tight
simple. In the open position, the valve is full bore shut-off even if solids have built up on the
with no flow restrictions. During closing, two sleeve wall. When compressed, any crystallized
pinch bars squeeze the valve sleeve shut on the particles flake off the sleeve surface. The full
centerline. The sleeve is naturally wear resistant bore structure ensures free flow of the medium.
and when particles hit the sleeve’s rubber The construction and materials of the three main
surface, the energy is absorbed and released components (sleeve, body and actuator) can be
when the rubber bounces back. tailored to suit your process conditions.

Benefits: This Is How We Flow!

● Long service intervals
● Only one wearing part
● Excellent for dry powders
● Low maintenance cost

Image: During closing, two pinch bars squeeze the

valve sleeve shut on the centerline. See the Pinch
Valve in action by scanning the QR code.

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Valve Model Selection Guide

Type Size Actuator Pressure Flange Body Shape of Opening Auxiliaries Sleeve
(DN) class drilling material flange tags material
PV = open 25 M = manual 1 = 1 bar 1=– 0 = GRS/Fe type 1 L= opening R = readiness SBRT = Styrene
tags for ind. limit butadiene
PVE = -1000 MG = manual 6 = 6 bar 2 = DIN PN10 2 = AISI 316 type 3 switches
enclosed with gear 10 = 10 bar type 4 EPDM = Ethylene
3 = DIN PN16 3 = aluminium R1 = AC/DC propylene
PVE/S = A = pneumatic 16 = 16 bar Determined
4 = DIN PN25 4 = other R2 = DC, PNP
enclosed / by Flowrox NR = Natural
AB = with 25 = 25 bar
sealed 5 = DIN PN40 5= R3 = DC, NPN rubber
manual
40 = 40 bar polyurethane/
PVS = override 6 = ANSI150 S = magnetic NBR = Nitrile
polyamide
sealed AK = with 64 = 64 bar limit switches CSM = Hypalon
7 = ANSI300
el.pneum. 100 = T = mechan.
8 = BS TABLE D EPDMB = Green
positioner limit switches
100 bar liquor sleeve
AKU = with 9A = AS TABLE D
Q = quick CR = Chloroprene
el.pneum. 9B = AS TABLE E exhaust valve
positioner & IIR = Butyl
pneum. spring 9C = JIS 10 Z1 = solenoid
valve, 24VDC NRF = Foodstuff
AKV = with 9D = JIS 16 natural rubber
el.pneum. 9 = OTHER Z2 = solenoid
valve, 230V, NBRF = Foodstuff
positioner &
50/60 Hz nitrile
mech. spring
Z3 = solenoid HNBR =
AKF = with
valve, 110V, Hydrogenated
integrated
50/60 Hz nitrile
Festo
positioner F = Filter FPM = Fluorine
regulator rubber
AN = with
pneum. + Gauge /M = SensoMate
postioner J1 = Junction sleeve
AU = with box small /PU = PU-coating
pneum. spring J2 = Junction inside the sleeve
box large /VAC = Sleeve for
AV = with
X = must be suction
mech. spring
specified
E = electric
EO = with
electrical
positioner
H = hydraulic
HP =hydraulic
with positioner

Example: PVE 150A10-203LR1Z2, SBRT

Control Valves
The Flowrox control valves are designed for
demanding control applications in which
conventional valves encounter problems with wear
due to increased turbulence.

When the controlled flow is abrasive, it is a big

advantage to have only one, wear resistant, valve
part in contact with the medium. The need for
maintenance and spare parts is reduced.

Controllability can be further improved with

conical sleeves or smart positioners.

Flowrox control valve sizing is based on

international IEC60534 standard (harmonized with
ANSI/ISA S75).

Flowrox Control Valve Sizing Program is available

to ease your work.

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General Line Pinch Valves
PVG and PVEG valves

Flowrox pinch valves are robust and cost- They are ideal for low cycle applications involving
effective valves with simple, single-sided closing abrasion, corrosion and aggressive slurries. Through
mechanism. PVG valves have a strong valve body the reliability and structure, they offer substantial
and opening tags in the sleeve as standard. PVEG savings based on improved performance, long service
valves have a corrosion resistant and light-weight lifetime and low total cost of ownership.
plastic body.

Benefits: This Is How We Flow!

● Long service intervals
● Only one wearing part
● Excellent for dry powders
● Simple sleeve replacement

Image: The closing element squeezes the sleeve shut

against the lower body half, providing a 100 % tight
shut-off. See the PVG in action by scanning the QR code.

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PVG Valve Model Selection Guide

Type Size Actuator Pressure Flange Body Sleeve Auxiliaries

(DN) class drilling material material

PVG = 50 - 250 M = manual 4 = 4 bar 2 = DIN PN 10 0 = cast iron SBRT = Styrene Z1 = solenoid
Flowrox butadiene rubber valve, 24V DC
A = pneumatic 6 = 6 bar 6 = ANSI 150
Pinch
valve E = electric 10 = 10 bar 9 = other
EPDM = Ethylene Z2 = solenoid
propylene diene valve, 230V
monomer 50/60 Hz

Z3 = solenoid
valve, 110V DC

S = Magnetic
limit switches

Example: PVG 50M10, SBRT

PVEG Valve Model Selection Guide

Type Size Actuator Pressure Flange Body Sleeve Auxiliaries

(DN) class drilling material material

PVEG = 50 - 150 M = manual 6 = 6 bar 2 = DIN PN 10 5 = Polyamide SBRT = Styrene Z1 = Solenoid

Flowrox butadiene rubber valve, 24V DC
A = pneumatic 10 = 10 bar 6 = ANSI 150
Pinch
valve 9 = other Z2 = Solenoid
valve, 230V
50/60 Hz

EPDM = Ethylene Z3 = Solenoid

PVEG/C 50 - 150 M = manual 6 = 6 bar 2 = DIN PN 10 5 = Polyamide propylene diene valve, 110V DC
= Flowrox A = pneumatic 10 = 10 bar 6 = ANSI 150 monomer
Pinch S = Magnetic
valve limit switches

Example: PVEG 150M10-25

Image: PVEG50M manual polyamide body pinch

valves in a hydrocyclone at Kara Mine, TMM,
Tasmania, Australia.

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Knife Gate Valves
Heavy Duty Slurry Knife Gate Valves isolate flow, even in the most
demanding process conditions. The complete valve is built around an
ease-of-maintenance concept.

Slurry Knife Gate Valves

The designs of Flowrox Slurry Knife Gate Valves The universal tower design of the valve
are based on the years of experience Flowrox has accommodates most actuator types, allowing
gained, providing reliable solutions for abrasive for actuator interchangeability. The tower also
and corrosive process applications. ensures that the top plate, body and actuator are
They feature a load distribution ring that always aligned and that the gate is in the right
prevents over compression and ensures tight position. The valve body itself is a one-piece
sealing between the sleeve and the valve gate. casting, eliminating the need for sealing between
To add to the ease of maintenance, the load the body halves.
distribution ring has been integrated into the
sleeves of the valve.

Benefits: This Is How We Flow!

● Small face-to-face dimension
● Easy installation
● Available in large size scale
● Low maintenance cost
Image: Elastomer sleeves on both sides of the gate provide a
tight shut off. See the Flowrox knife gate valve in action by
scanning the QR code.

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SKW / SKF Valve Model Selection Guide
Type Size Actuator Pressure Flange Body Gate Ring sleeve Auxiliaries
(DN) class (PN) drilling material material material

SKW 50 - M = manual 10 = 10 bar 2 = DIN PN10 0 = Cast iron/ S = stainless NR = natural R = readiness for
standard Welded steel steel rubber +75°C inductive limits
600 3 = DIN PN16 max R1 = AC/DC
SKF MG = manual 2 = AISI 316
4 = DIN PN25 Other on
with gearbox 4 = other request R2 = DC, PNP
5 = DIN PN40 NBR = nitrile
+100°C max R3 = DC, NPN
A = pneumatic 6 = ANSI150
COATING: Z1 = solenoid valve,
7 = ANSI300 EPDM = 24V DC
0 = nothing ethylene
AU = pneumatic 9 = other propylene Z2 = solenoid valve,
with pneumatic +120°C max 230V, 50/60 Hz
spring Z3 = solenoid valve,
110V, 50/60 Hz
H = hydraulic G = guard

E = electric

Example:SKW 100M10-20S0-NR-G

SKH Valve Model Selection Guide

Type Size Actuator Pressure Flange Body Gate Ring sleeve Auxiliaries
(DN) class (PN) drilling material material material

SKH = 80 - MG = manual 20 = 20 bar 2 = DIN PN10 0 = Cast iron/ S = Stainless NR = natural rubber R = readiness for
High with gearbox standard 3 = DIN PN16 Welded steel steel +75°C max inductive limits
pressure 600 2 = AISI 316
slurry NBR = nitrile R1 = AC/DC
4 = DIN PN25 Other on +100°C max
knife gate A = pneumatic 4 = other R2 = DC, PNP
5 = DIN PN40 request
valve EPDM = ethylene R3 = DC, NPN
6 = ANSI150 propylene
AU = pneumatic +120°C max Z1 = solenoid valve,
with pneumatic 7 = ANSI300 COATING:
24V DC
spring 0 = nothing
9 = other Z2 = solenoid valve,
230V, 50/60 Hz
H = hydraulic
Z3 = solenoid valve,
Taulukko ok tällä sivulla. Se vie tosin paljon tilaa, sarakkeita pitäisi olla yhteensä 10 110V,
:) 50/60 Hz
E = electric
Taulukon näkee meidän vanhasta esitteestä. G = guard

Example:SKH 200E20-30S0-NR

Slurry Knife Gate Design

Gate
Secondary seal

Sleeve with
integrated load
distribution ring
Removable
bottom plate Flowrox Knife Gate Valves are suitable for large-scale project
& flushing ports deliveries with a selection of Flowrox pumps and valves.

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Smart Features
Enhance your performance with Smart Solutions™. Flowrox Smart
features can be included into any old or new delivery. The Smart valves
are next generation solutions delivering data and information in order
to provide reliable and cost-efficient production. Real time information
from site results in optimized production with maximized output and
minimized unplanned shutdowns.

Smart SolutionsTM
Flowrox Smart valves provide you with online Optional SensoMate Smart sleeve detects the wearing
information about their condition, process and before actual sleeve failure.
operations.
The Flowrox Smart Valve combined with the Flowrox
Flowrox Smart PVE is based on the reliable PVE MalibuTM IIoT user interface enables advanced
valve and is equipped with a new smart positioner reporting and data analytics, making your process
for detailed information about valve operations. more reliable and transparent. Malibu is accessible
The SPVE includes a leak sensor and various on any device with an Internet browser.
embedded instruments for additional information.

Technical Features

● Pre-fail indications
● Real time data in Flowrox Malibu
● Pressure measurement at the valve inlet/outlet
● Medium temperature measurement
● Leak sensor
● Connectivity with 3G/4G, WIFI or LAN

From Features to Benefits

● Online valve performance monitoring

Detect issues before they become a problem
● Automatic pre-fail indications
Savings in maintenance & unexpected
shutdown costs
● Analytics tools
Help you make the correct decisions fast
● Advanced reporting tools
Access to detailed asset performance
information
● Easy accessibility via Internet
Access where ever you are
The Flowrox smart instrumentation can be
retrofitted to automatic pinch valves.

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Standard Features
● 100% tight closing
● 100% tight closing
● 100% tight closing
● 100% tight closing

Valve Model Selection

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sivulla. SeLiirum
vie tosin paljon tilaa,Liirum
sarakkeitaLiirum
pitäisi ollaLiirum
yhteensä 10 :)
Taulukon näkee meidän Flowrox Smart Valves:
laarum vanhasta
laarumesitteestä. laarum laarum laarum
The SPVE series provides online
information about the process
performance and condition of the valve.

The Flowrox Smart Valve combined

with Flowrox Malibu enables advanced
reporting and data analytics, making your
process more reliable and transparent.
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Spares & Services
Sleeves: The core of our valves

Our technologically advanced Flowrox sleeves guarantee high resistance

to wear and corrosion, trouble-free operation and extended lifetime.

Robust Heart of the Pinch Valve Sleeves for Knife Gate Valves
The handmade sleeve has a reinforced The sleeve is a moulded part with a
construction, making it the pressure-containing reinforcement steel ring integrated near
part of the valve. the sealing area. The flange of the sleeve is
reinforced with a load distribution ring to
Standard Flowrox PV, PVE and PVG sleeves are ensure even compression.
equipped with opening tags to ensure full valve
opening in all process conditions.

Special Sleeve Features

● Conical sleeve for control valves

● Suction sleeve for negative pressure
applications
● SensoMate sleeve detecting and signalling
critical wear
● Polyurethane lined sleeve with improved
protection against wear in abrasive control
applications
● Foodgrade rubber for FDA requirements

Opening tags

Reinforcing cords

Wear-resistant
inner lining
To cover a wide range of applications, several rubber
compounds are available.

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Flowrox valves are available in various sizes and models for various applications.
Flowrox Services supports you throughout the entire life cycle.

Services
We offer prompt support, spare parts and services in
order to maximize your performance.

We manufacture and deliver original spare parts and

components for all Flowrox products (valves, hose
pumps, PC pumps).

● On-time trouble-free delivery of spares and services

● Cost savings through optimized service cycles
and reduced downtime of equipment
● Longer life cycles for equipment

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 This is how we flow!

Check out the Flowrox Pinch Valves in action

by scanning this QR code.

Open your gates!

Check out the Flowrox Knife Gate Valves in action

by scanning this QR code.

Get Smarter!

Smart SolutionsTM Check out the Flowrox Smart SolutionsTM

by scanning this QR code.

Flowrox: Proven Performance

Flowrox is a family-owned global company headquartered
in Finland. It specializes in flow control, pumping, filtration
solutions and environmental technologies. Flowrox products
and services are enhanced with IIoT solutions and intelligent
systems. Flowrox serves a number of process industry
applications, especially in mining, minerals processing,
chemical, energy and environmental industries.

Flowrox has subsidiaries in Australia, Chile, China, Republic

of South Africa, Russia, Sweden and the United States as well
as more than 230 sales representatives in over 80 countries. Contact your local Flowrox representative
08/19 EN

Flowrox Oy www.flowrox.com
P.O. Box 338, FI-53101 Lappeenranta [email protected]
Finland
Tel. +358 201 113 311

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