Dome Valve
Principle Of Operation
The Dome component closes beneath the seat seal when the seal is relaxed (not inflated), allowing a controlled gap between the seat seal and the closing member (Dome). Material is allowed to pass through or enter the controlled gap if, due to its characteristics, it is pulled into the gap by the action of the Dome component moving to its closed position.
In the closed position, high pressure air or other gas enters the space between the back of the seal face and the insert ring to cause the seal aqainst the dome surface, irrespective of particle size or shape. Before opening the valve, the seat is relaxed , and the controlled gap is reestablished before the Dome component moves to its open position.
The seal is a loose component clamped into place by a spigot piece and external fasteners holding the top plate assembly to the body. the seal is easily removed for inspection.
