With pneumatic actuation, position feedback and a rotary diverter mechanism, the Sanitary Pneumatic 3-Way Diverter Valve For Powder provides fast and repeatable material routing for pharmaceutical, food, chemical, plastic, battery and other bulk-material processing systems.
The Sanitary Pneumatic 3-Way Diverter Valve For Powder can direct material from one conveying line to either of two downstream destinations. This configuration is useful when one powder source supplies multiple hoppers, silos, mixers or processing machines.
The same principle can be configured for flow convergence, allowing material from two different sources to enter one downstream conveying line.
This flexibility reduces the need for multiple individual isolation valves and simplifies automated material-routing systems.
The pneumatic actuator rotates the internal diverter element between preset positions according to a signal from the control system.
A solenoid valve controls the actuator, while integrated limit switches confirm the actual valve position. The feedback signal can be connected to a PLC or DCS system, allowing the conveying equipment to proceed only after the required flow path has been confirmed.
This is particularly useful for automated batching and recipe-controlled powder transfer.
The rotary plate design provides a straightforward switching structure for common powder and granule conveying applications. Its compact construction allows efficient integration into existing process lines.
The rotary cylinder configuration provides a different internal flow arrangement for applications requiring specific switching angles or material-flow characteristics.
Both configurations can be customized according to conveying conditions, material properties and installation requirements.
The internal flow path is designed to reduce sharp transitions and unnecessary resistance as material passes through the valve.
This helps reduce:
Pressure loss, supporting efficient pneumatic conveying.
Material retention, reducing residual powder inside the valve.
Product degradation, helping protect fragile granules and pellets.
Blockage risk, particularly during continuous material transfer.
For sanitary applications, internal surfaces can be finished to Ra 0.6 μm (400#).
Standard configurations include 30° and 45° switching angles, while customized outlet arrangements can be manufactured to suit specific plant layouts.
The Sanitary Pneumatic 3-Way Diverter Valve For Powder can therefore be installed between conveying lines, hoppers, silos and processing equipment without requiring major changes to the overall material-handling system.
The AVM diverter valve is designed to handle powders, granules, pellets, flakes and powder-granule mixtures.
Typical materials include pharmaceutical powders and APIs, flour, sugar, starch, chemical powders, plastic pellets, lithium battery materials, minerals, cement and fly ash.
Used to transfer APIs, excipients and pharmaceutical powders between conveying lines, storage vessels and processing equipment while supporting automated route selection.
Suitable for flour, sugar, starch, nutritional ingredients and other dry bulk materials where hygienic construction and controlled routing are required.
Used for routing cathode, anode, graphite and other new-energy materials between different processing or storage points.
Suitable for directing plastic pellets, resin and other granular materials to different production or storage systems.
Used in fine chemical, cement, mining, metallurgy and other industries requiring reliable switching of dry bulk materials.
| Parameter | Specification |
| Valve Type | Sanitary Pneumatic 3-Way Diverter Valve |
| Valve Size | DN50–DN300 (2"–12") |
| Working Pressure | 0.15–0.6 MPa |
| Working Temperature | -20°C to +250°C |
| Diverter Type | Rotary Plate / Rotary Cylinder |
| Switching Angle | 30° / 45° |
| Application | Gravity Discharge & Pneumatic Conveying |
| Actuation | Pneumatic / Manual / Electric Optional |
| Body Material | SS304, SS316L, Carbon Steel (WCB) |
| Connection | Flanged |
| Flange Standards | ANSI B16.5 Class 150, GB, DIN |
| Suitable Media | Powders, Granules, Pellets, Flakes, Powder-Granule Mixtures |
| Product Contact Finish | Up to Ra 0.6 μm |
For automated production lines, the valve can be equipped with pneumatic actuator, solenoid valve, position indicator, proximity sensors and PLC/DCS control integration. For specific environments, AVM can also provide mirror-polished sanitary finishes, pharmaceutical-grade configurations, high-pressure sealing, and explosion-proof actuator packages.
A pharmaceutical manufacturer needed to transfer one powder stream between two processing lines according to different production recipes. Manual switching created additional operator involvement and increased the possibility of selecting the wrong conveying route.
AVM supplied a pneumatic 3-way diverter valve with solenoid control and position feedback. The valve was integrated with the customer's PLC so that the conveying route could be selected automatically. The customer feedback focused on more consistent route switching, confirmation of valve position before conveying and reduced manual intervention.
A new-energy material producer required one conveying line to supply different storage destinations for dry battery materials. The customer was concerned about powder residue inside the switching valve affecting subsequent batches.
AVM configured the valve with a streamlined internal passage and sanitary surface treatment. After installation, the customer highlighted lower material retention, smoother switching between destinations and easier cleaning during material changeover.
| Requirement | AVM 3-Way Diverter Valve | Standard Shut-Off Valve |
| Flow Direction | Multiple routes | Normally one route |
| Automatic Switching | Yes | Mainly isolation |
| Position Feedback | Available | Configuration dependent |
| PLC Integration | Supported | Configuration dependent |
| Powder Routing | Specifically designed | Not primary function |
| Multi-Line Conveying | Suitable | Requires multiple valves |
| Pneumatic Operation | Available | Available depending on type |
Sanitary Pneumatic 3-Way Diverter Valve For Powder is used to automatically redirect material between different conveying routes. It can be configured as one inlet/two outlets or two inlets/one outlet.
Yes. SS316L sanitary construction and polished product-contact surfaces can be selected for pharmaceutical and other hygienic applications.
Yes. Pneumatic actuation, solenoid control and position feedback can be integrated with PLC/DCS systems.
It is suitable for powders, granules, pellets, flakes and powder-granule mixtures, including pharmaceutical powders, food ingredients, plastic pellets and battery materials.
They use different internal diverter structures to suit different flow characteristics, switching angles and material-handling requirements. AVM can recommend the appropriate configuration according to the conveying system.
Yes. Flange standards, outlet arrangements and switching angles can be configured according to the customer's conveying layout and equipment requirements.
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