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Valve changing unit on filled cylinders

Valve changing unit on filled cylinders

This machine allows to change side-entry or top-entry valves on filled cylinders without evacuation. Designed for hazardous areas classified zone 1 according to IEC 79-10 and class 1, division 1 according to NEC art 500 (USA).

Type: MACR

  • Preliminary cylinder draining is not necessary
  • No VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) emitted into the atmosphere
  • Time-saving
  • Semi-automatic functioning
  • Electronic version
  • No move nor dangerous handling
  • Return on investment in less than 6 months
  • Capacity up to 60 cylinders per hour


 

Step 1
Automatic positioning of the cylinder on the frame after operator’s authorisation.

Step 2
Descent of the head, unscrewing and spindle lifting.

Step 3
Valve extraction and replacement.

Step 4
Descent of the spindle and screwing of the new valve at the preset torque.
 

Valve on a leaky cylinder can now be replaced 40 times faster than with the traditional method.