Rotary valve ZVD
Rotary valve ZVD for bulk food product processing

Compatible with pneumatic conveying systems
The rotary valve ZVD from Coperion is designed for safe, efficient, and high-capacity discharging of fine and coarse-grained products. With a heavy-duty design and specially engineered inlet geometry, it ensures gentle product handling and smooth feeding into pneumatic conveying systems. The valve is suitable for both standard and potentially explosive environments.
Ideal for food applications:
- Flour
- Sugar
- Spices
- Other powdered ingredients
For other types of flow control valves for food & pharmaceutical industries, see our valve range here.

This valve is compatible with plastics, chemicals, and mineral processing applications. For more details, please visit the rotary valve ZVD page on Coperion performance material website.
- Features
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- Handles fine and coarse products: Suitable for powders, granules, and pellets.
- Gentle product handling: Patented anti-chopping inlet prevents damage.
- High capacity: Optimized rotor volume and inlet ratio for maximum throughput.
- Feeding into pneumatic systems: Works up to 1.5 barg (21 psi) with feeding shoe.
- Pressure surge-proof: Heavy-duty design withstands up to 10 barg (145 psi).
- ATEX optional: Can be used in Ex-Zones and dust flameproof applications (ST2).
- High filling efficiency: Internal leakage gas venting ensures consistent operation.
- Safe pellet inlet: Designed to start below full product column without issues.
- Quick cleaning: Coupling with extraction device for fast maintenance
- Rotor design: Shallow pockets for smooth product handling
- Scraper blades: Ensures complete discharge and minimal residue
- Rotor type: X rotor (ZVX) or C rotor (ZVC) options
- Wear protection: DUROPROTECT® for long-lasting durability
- High-temperature version: Up to 250 °C (T design)

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