Putting valve selection to the test in our UK training facility

DMN-WESTINGHOUSE is helping manufacturers improve dry bulk solids handling and pneumatic conveying efficiency through practical valve demonstrations, product trials and technical training at its UK facility in Calne, Wiltshire.

The facility provides customers, distributors and service partners across the UK, Ireland and associated territories with an opportunity to examine rotary valves and diverter valves, assess their suitability for specific applications and gain hands-on maintenance experience.

Selecting the Right Valves for Bulk Solids Handling

Choosing the correct valve for a pneumatic conveying system involves more than selecting a product from a catalogue. Factors such as material characteristics, operating pressure, hygiene requirements, wear resistance and maintenance access all influence long-term performance.

At its Calne facility, DMN-WESTINGHOUSE provides technical guidance and demonstrations covering its range of valve solutions, including the MZC rotary valve and PTD diverter valve.

Customers can examine equipment and discuss how different designs can help minimise air leakage, reduce wear and maintain reliable material flow.

Dave Howell, General Manager at DMN-WESTINGHOUSE UK, explains:

“Customers handling powders and pellets cannot afford to get the valve specification wrong,” says Dave Howell, General Manager at DMN-WESTINGHOUSE UK. “The facility allows us to verify the design in the context of the wider system and build confidence before installation.”

Practical Valve Maintenance and Technical Training

Alongside product demonstrations, the facility provides practical training for service partners and maintenance teams.

Participants can work directly with equipment to develop their understanding of valve inspection, servicing and rebuild procedures.

This hands-on approach helps businesses plan preventative maintenance, improve technical knowledge and reduce the risk of unnecessary downtime.

Improving Pneumatic Conveying Efficiency

A recent enquiry from a local uPVC extrusion company demonstrated the benefits of reviewing valve specifications.

The manufacturer had experienced wear and air leakage around an existing valve, affecting the efficiency of its pneumatic conveying system.

Following an assessment by the DMN-WESTINGHOUSE UK team, changes to the valve design and specification helped reduce air consumption and improve production uptime.

The example highlights how selecting appropriate equipment and addressing existing performance issues can deliver measurable operational improvements.

Supporting UK Manufacturers and Engineering Partners

The Calne facility supports OEMs, system integrators, manufacturers and service partners looking to improve the reliability of their bulk solids handling equipment.

With access to local technical specialists and DMN-WESTINGHOUSE's wider engineering and research expertise, customers can review valve performance from initial specification through to ongoing maintenance.

DMN-WESTINGHOUSE continues to develop rotary valve and diverter valve solutions designed to support efficient, reliable material handling across a range of industrial applications.

A video tour of the Calne facility, presented by General Manager Dave Howell, provides a closer look at the equipment and training opportunities available.

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