Do your industrial valves work as efficiently as possible? If not, perhaps it’s time for an upgrade.
Roto-Disc, Inc. specializes in custom-made industrial valves and diverters. We come through where all else fails. This complete guide discusses the benefits and uses of our Roto-Vert-Flate™ inflatable seal spherical diverter valves.
Overview of Roto-Disc
Roto-Disc, Inc. was founded in 1984. We manufacture custom valves, airlocks, and diverters for dry and slurry material handling. The goal is to improve your processes, reduce downtime, and improve your finished products.
We have heavy-duty spherical valves that cut through your materials without the problems of other valves that could cause breakdowns. If you need airlocks to move products more easily, we can design them so they meet your exact requirements.
We have produced thousands of successful installations with more than 40 years in business. All products are designed and manufactured in the United States. If your facility processes dry or slurry materials at any point in your production line, we can help. We assist industries such as food, pharmaceuticals, minerals, agricultural products, and chemicals.
Our products can help you save money by reducing downtime and improving your product flow through the system. Discuss your options with our engineers, and we’ll start the process of upgrading your production lines.
What Are Roto-Vert-Flate™ Inflatable Seal Spherical Diverter Valves?
Roto-Vert-Flate™ inflatable seal spherical diverter valves utilize our robust Roto-Flate™ inflatable seal system. Our products create bubble-tight seals in high-pressure and vacuum environments.
The difference is that Roto-Vert-Flate™ provides a tight shut-off between two environments with high differential pressures. For example, pharmaceuticals and food manufacturers can move one ingredient onto two different portions of a line. Overall, this results in more efficient processes.
The rotating action of the dome slices through material without sliding against the seat. This prevents the type of wear and tear you might see with other diverter valves.
Industries That Benefit From Roto-Vert-Flate™ Inflatable Seal Spherical Diverter Valves
Roto-Vert-Flate™ inflatable seal spherical diverter valves work well across industries. If your processes include a single powder or slurry ingredient diverting into two separate lines, our products can help.
Typical applications include:
- Pressure sealing between two environments
- High-pressure divert
- Dense-phase pneumatic conveying
Pharmaceuticals
Route a carrier onto two different lines when making a similar powder-based drug. For example, you need one amount of powder to make 500 mg pills and a different amount to make 100 mg pills.
Plastics
Divert pellets and granules to two different lines easily and efficiently with a diverter valve. This keeps products flowing without getting stuck or breaking down.
Chemicals
Divert similar powder or slurry ingredients from one line or another when mixing precise batches of chemicals. For example, you need varying amounts of sodium bicarbonate for certain chemical reactions as part of your process.
Cement and Aggregates
Cement and concrete often require similar ingredients but in different amounts, depending on what your customers need. Our diverter valves work well for aggregates.
Food and Beverage
When adding sugar, flour, or other ingredients into bulk hoppers or mixers, Roto-Vert-Flate™ inflatable seal spherical diverter valves precisely divert them between lines.
Mines and Minerals
After extracting ores from rocks, it’s time to divert the waste materials for further processing. Our diverter valves can move dry materials from one bay to another based on what needs to be filled up.
Benefits of Roto-Vert-Flate™ Inflatable Seal Spherical Diverter Valves
These top benefits of Roto-Vert-Flate™ inflatable seal spherical diverter valves set us apart from the competition:
Bubble-tight sealing against full vacuum and pressures up to 150psig. This is helpful when you need to dispense precise amounts of ingredients or your systems require pressure or vacuum.
No sliding contact against the seal as the valve rotates, helping your diverter valves last longer without needing replacement. You’ll save money in the long run.
A long, low-maintenance service life will reduce your costs for a new diverter valve in the future. It also lowers your labor costs so your employees can focus on production rather than maintenance.
Roto-Vert-Flate™ Inflatable Seal Spherical Diverter Valves vs. Other Valves
Roto-Vert-Flate™ inflatable seal spherical diverter valves can improve your processes with distinct advantages over other valves. If you use spherical diverter valves, dome valves, rotary airlock valves, or knife gate valves, we have a better solution.
Roto-Vert-Flate™ Inflatable Seal Spherical Diverter Valves vs. Rotary Airlocks
Rotary airlocks are prone to leaking and more frequent breakdowns. Our inflatable seal spherical diverter valves are sturdier and don’t leak as often. This is because the cutting and slicing action that doesn’t press against the seats.
Roto-Vert-Flate™ Inflatable Seal Spherical Diverter Valves vs. Standard Spherical Diverter Valves
Standard spherical diverter valves may lack the inflatable seal, which makes them more prone to leakage. If you need precise amounts of dry powder or slurry, our diverter valves offer superior protection against leaks.
Roto-Vert-Flate™ Inflatable Seal Spherical Diverter Valves vs. Spherical Dome Valves
Many spherical dome valves rely on mechanical seals rather than inflatable ones. Mechanical seals have reduced sealing capabilities, which can cause leaks and wear over time.
Roto-Vert-Flate™ Inflatable Seal Spherical Diverter Valves vs. Knife Gate Valves
Knife gate valves slide through materials rather than using a rotating action. This can lead to higher wear and tear on the valves.
Materials of Construction for Roto-Vert-Flate™ Inflatable Seal Spherical Diverter Valves
All of our products are designed and manufactured in the United States. See what these valves are made of when you need a custom diverter valve:
Body and Dome
- Stainless Steel (316, 304, Duplex)
- Carbon Steel (4140, WCB)
- Hastelloy-C
- Monel
- Other alloys, upon request
Coatings and Hardfacings
- Electroless Nickel
- Tungsten Carbide
- Hard Chrome
- Teflon® PFA
Actuators
Manual handle with locking grip or hand wheel, air or electric. Most standard brands and controls can be used.
Seals
- Neoprene
- Viton®
- Viton®-B
- Viton®-GF
- Viton® Extreme
- EPDM
- Perflouroelastomer
- Buna-N
- Heat-stable Silicon
- Some materials are available in white
Contact Roto-Disc for World-Class Diverter Valves
Does your industrial operation need world-class diverter valves? Contact us today to see if our team can help solve your production line problems and make your processes more efficient. We’re happy to help in any way we can.
