V-port valves for mining & minerals
Understand erosion before choosing trim.
Selected mineral slurries, flotation reagents and process-water lines.
Solids concentration alone is insufficient to judge wear. Angular particles, size distribution, density and local velocity influence how the seat and downstream body are attacked. A hardened surface is part of the solution, not a life guarantee.
Specify the duty
- Particle-size distribution, particle hardness and slurry density
- Mass or volume solids fraction, with units clearly identified
- Flow variation and the smallest sustained operating opening
- Corrosive constituents, pressure drop and planned maintenance intervals
Where the decision changes
A severe abrasive duty may call for a different valve geometry, lining or dedicated slurry design. Evaluate those alternatives when the process envelope exceeds the selected segmented valve.
From process information to a package
Start with minimum, normal and maximum operating cases. Select the hydraulic capacity, then verify materials, seat performance and actuator torque. Include the required response to lost air, power or control signal. Review maintenance access, installation dimensions and documentation before freezing the order.
Useful next steps
Tell us about your mining & minerals application.
Share your operating conditions. We will review the valve, trim, actuator and documentation as one package.