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AKO air-operated, modular VMC pinch valve

The AKO air-operated, modular VMC pinch valve isolates and regulates the solids of suspensions, pastes, gaseous, fibrous and viscous media. Available in sizes from 3/8- to 4-in. in diameter, the valve comes with a flange, internal thread, tri-clamp, weld-on ends and threaded spigot connection.

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