A set of hydraulically operated Corflex pinch valves, installed in 2018 at a major North African gold mine, has delivered seven years of uninterrupted service in one of the continent’s most demanding slurry-handling applications.
These robust pinch valves, which were designed and manufactured in South Africa by Corflex Engineering, in partnership with BMG Fluid Technology, offer a dependable solution that demonstrates sustained performance under abrasive, high-pressure conditions, with minimal maintenance. The valves also boast zero operational failures to date.
The installation comprised 400 mm pinch valves rated to 25 bar, each...