LCDM - Full Flow Valves

• Stock sizes: 6”-16”
• Custom sizes and configurations available upon request
• Painted and galvanized finishes
• Liner options
  • AR400 steel
  • Urethane
  • Ceramic tile
• Inspection ports available
• Brush seal kit for fine material/finished feed available
• Electric and pneumatic options available

LCDM Valves are unique in that they are “full flow”. What does this mean? Many of the valve designs in the industry today restrict the flow of grain. For example, an 8″ valve will not effectively handle the capacity of the 8″ spout feeding it. However, LCDM Full Flow Valve’s were designed to handle this capacity without having any restriction of flow. This means that you can fully accommodate the flow from the spout and maximize the flow of grain when the valve is open.

LCDM valves are flexible enough to perform in a range of applications for your material handling business. The main problem you may experience with other grain flow valves is leakage. Valves that restrict the flow of grain from the spout or that do not form a tight seal when closed allow grain to leak from openings in the valve. This can result in lost product or contamination, consequences which can be extremely harmful to your bottom line.

Our LCDM full flow valves accommodate the spout capacity, so there is no leakage from the spout area, with our specially engineered inlet colors to form tight seals, so there is no grain leakage from other parts of the valve.

We recognize that different grain operations may have different needs when it comes to grain flow valves. That’s why we have both a range of stock sizes, from 6” to 16”, and many custom options for your valve. Let us know what size and configuration you need, and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Our valve configurations include:

Manual Operation Full Flow Pan Style Valves

Manual operated valves are the most common option. Stock sizes range from 6” to 16” with both 10 gauge and 8 gauge galvanized metal body options. The inlets and outlets of these valves are square, but can be made round by adding square to round transitions. LCDM stocks 45° valves but 60° valves are available upon request.

Gear Drive Operation Full Flow Pan Style Valves

Gear Drive operated valves are most utilized in situations where cable controls are difficult or impossible to install. Another common application is where the physical space constraints do not allow for a linear actuated valve. The standard electric option includes (1) motor, (1) gear reducer and (2) limit switches. Explosion proof motors are available upon request as well as high voltage motors.

Electrically Actuated Full Flow Pan Style Valves

Electrically actuated valves are typically utilized in commercial operations where cable controls would be difficult to install, or where a PLC is controlling the operation of the valve. The standard electric option includes (1) Duff Norton Actuator, (1) motor and (2) limit switches. Explosion proof motors and switches are available upon request as options for motor voltages.

Pneumatic Operation Full Flow Pan Style Valves

Pneumatically operated valves are most utilized in commercial and feed mill operations. The specific operation of the valve will determine the pneumatic option needs. All pneumatic options include an air cylinder with add on options of solenoids and limit switches. Explosion proof solenoids and limit switches are available.

Other configurations include:

• K-Valves
• Y-Valves
• Three-way valves
• Diverter style valves
• Valves with inspection ports

We offer painted and galvanized finishes for your valves, liner options that include AR400 steel, urethane and ceramic tile and brush seal kits.

We are well-known for our commitment to designing and engineering better grain flow products that are more efficient and easier to use. Our full flow grain valves are the perfect example of this. We made sure to design these valves with the needs and goals of grain distribution and material handling companies in mind.