GPD gravity plug diverter

The new  DMN-WESTINGHOUSE GPD is  a  two-way, demountable gravity diverter valve and is ideal for system installations that require frequent cleaning with minimum downtime. Design allows  fast  disassembly  in installed location and easy access to all product-contact surfaces. Material flow through the  valve is unrestricted with no ledges or dead spots. The  valves  are manufactured in a range of finish options, including sanitary specification.

The GPD diverts  gravity  fed material to either  of two lines  by  a  rotating blade  that  swings  through 120° to fully  close off  the  unused port. This  is  done  with extremely  close, machined tolerances between rotating blade and body.

The GPD is available in 4 sizes: 150, 200, 250 and 300.

Product information

The GPD diverter is available with a cast iron, aluminium or stainless steel AISI  316  housing, in which a stainless steel AISI 316 plug is installed. The diverters  are manufactured from a  rugged cast  design, which guarantees  stability and a problem free operation.

Comparable fabricated gravity  flap diverters  normally have a polyurethane flap clamped between  two metal plates  to provide  the  seal. The disadvantage of  this  construction is that seal material can break off and cause leakage, as  well as  contaminating the product. There is  also a risk  that  nuts  and bolts  could become  undone and also contaminate the product  as  well as  damaging equipment down stream.The GPD however has a rotor manufactured as  a one piece fabrication, therefore eliminating these risks.

The GPD can be  used for  product  temperatures  ranging from –10 °C up to +80 °C. Options for higher temperatures are available on request.