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The DMN-WESTINGHOUSE plug diverter valve: The fastest way to efficiency

WHAT if speed isn’t just an advantage but the new standard in servicing? Every second counts – and downtime counts tenfold.

As an established supplier of rotary and diverter valves for a large range of dry bulk solids processing industries, DMN-WESTINGHOUSE is committed to providing future-proof value. This is why we launched the improved PTD plug diverter valve.

The PTD plug diverter valve at a glance

The PTD is designed to route powders and pellets in pneumatic conveying systems with minimum degradation. This diverter valve minimises service time, ensuring more uptime and lower costs. This isn’t just servicing – this is efficiency. Every single time.

  • Aluminium housing & end covers, dual-pipe plug
  • Stainless steel product contact surfaces
  • No outside moving parts, no atmospheric leakage
  • Suitable for systems with positive pressures 3–6 barg, pressure shock resistant up to 10 barg*
  • Static belly seals with solenoid valve & inductive position sensors; optional: terminal box
  • Inflatable belly seals with electro-pneumatic control system (inc. solenoids, terminal box, inductive position sensors)
  • Standard version suitable for product temperatures -25–80°C (ambient temperatures -10–40°C); versions for higher temperatures available
  • Versions with electrical drive and/or wear-resistant pipes available
  • EC 1935/2004 compliant; ATEX 2014/34/EU certification available
    *Size 200 excluded

The PTD plug diverter valve is suitable for a range of dry bulk solids processing industries:

Aquaculture • Animal feed • (EV) Batteries • Biomass • (Petro) Chemicals • Cosmetics • Dairy • Food • Infant formula • Minerals • Paint • Pet food • Pharmaceuticals • Plastics • Recycling • Rubber

Benefits of the PTD plug diverter valve

These features help your operators work smoother and faster, leading to minimal downtime:

  • Easy, two-sided access – service from the most convenient side
  • Adhesive-free belly seals
  • Quick-connection position sensors
  • Easy-release actuator linkage
  • Reinforced jacking points
  • Minimal service required

Your benefits? The PTD sets a new standard in servicing efficiency, ensuring more uptime
and reduced costs.

The PTD plug diverter valve exemplifies DMN-WESTINGHOUSE’s commitment to providing dry bulk processing industries with future-proof value. It slashes servicing time and offers unparalleled ease of use. The PTD provides the fastest way to efficiency.

About DMN-WESTINGHOUSE

DMN-WESTINGHOUSE is an established leader in high-end rotary valves and diverter valves, supplying innovative, future-proof solutions trusted by industries worldwide. With our experts and global network of sales offices and distributors, we help customers meet the highest standards of safety, hygiene, reliability, and efficiency in their production processes.

For more information: https://dmnwestinghouse.com/

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