Schenck Process Introduces Global Cleanable Airlock

June 23, 2016
GCA is suited for applications where dry raw or finished products are being handled in the process and where inspection or system cleanout are required.

The new Global Cleanable Airlock (GCA) is suited for applications where dry raw or finished products are being handled in the process and where inspection or system cleanout are required, including food and pet food applications.

The GCA is available in two models: a standard and a demountable unit.  The standard model is a round inlet, round outlet rotary valve incorporating seals and product contact surfaces that meet food safety requirements.  The demountable unit is designed with a rail system that simplifies removal of the endplate/rotor assembly from the housing providing access to the internal valve cavity, rotor pockets and all other product contact areas for quick and easy cleaning.  

Other features of the GCA Airlock include:

• Easy access to seals with rotor removed from endplate

• All stainless steel construction with the exception of the endplate bearings

• Housing and endplates designed for 10 Bar explosion shock resistance

• FDA and EC 1935/2004 approved materials of construction in product contact areas

• Oversized rotor shaft creates a naturally radiused rotor pocket for more complete product release