Pinch Valve

Sprint Drives’ Pinch Valves provide an innovative, low-maintenance solution for handling abrasive, corrosive, or fibrous media. These valves operate by compressing a flexible internal sleeve to regulate flow, completely isolating the process fluid from mechanical components. With no internal crevices or dead zones, pinch valves are ideal for hygienic and high-purity systems, as well as abrasive slurry applications.

Technical Specifications

• Maximum Operating Pressure: Up to 100 psi (7 bar)

• Maximum Operating Temperature: 85 °C (185 °F)

• Minimum Operating Temperature: -10 °C (14 °F)

• Materials of Construction: Aluminium, Stainless Steel, PVC, Natural Rubber, EPDM, Nitrile

• Flow Rate (Cv): Full bore – unrestricted flow path

• Connection Types: Threaded, Flanged, Hose Barb, Tri-Clamp

• Valve Type: Normally Open/Closed, Manual, Pneumatic, Electric

• Sleeve Material: Natural Rubber, EPDM, Silicone, Neoprene

Safety Warning

Ensure compatibility between the sleeve material and the process fluid. Avoid over-tightening to prolong sleeve life. Not recommended for high-pressure systems.

Markets

• Beverage Production (with solids or pulp)

• Food Processing Lines

• Wastewater and Slurry Systems

• Chemical and Dosing Applications

• Powder and Granular Material Handling

Features / Benefits

• Full bore, clog-free design ideal for slurries and solids

• Media only contacts the internal rubber sleeve—no contamination risk

• Quick and easy sleeve replacement

• No mechanical parts in contact with media—low maintenance

• Resistant to abrasion, corrosion, and aggressive chemicals

• Suitable for sterile or high-purity applications

• Cost-effective alternative to traditional valve types in challenging flows

• Simple construction with low actuation force requirements

Applications

• Dosing and Metering of Slurries

• Pump Isolation in Beverage Systems

• Granular and Powder Transfer Lines

• Corrosive or Aggressive Chemical Handling

• Waste and Effluent Lines in Food or Pulp Systems