Safe maintenance & commissioning
LoTo for GEA Hygienic mixproof valves
LoTo solutions available for all hygienic seat valves ensure a safe maintenance & commissioning of process plants. Use an easy-to-apply AIR LOCK to cut off the control air connection. Or replace the feedback system with a sturdy DISK LOCK to safely block valve action.
AIR LOCK for seat valves
Locks the air connection to the control top or actuator
- Prevents the movement of the actuator
- Not water hammer proof
- Suitable for straight or angled air connections. Not suitable for pressed-in air connections
DISK LOCK for seat valves
Locking the movement of the actuator
- Valve disk is fixed
- Advanced solution – increased safety
- In the event of a water hammer, the valve remains closed
VARIVENT® Mixproof valve without lifting actuator
- With and without control top
- Locking of main stroke via AIR LOCK or DISK LOCK
VARIVENT® Mixproof valve with lifting actuator
- With or without control top
- Locking of main stroke via AIR LOCK or DISK LOCK
+ additional AIR LOCKs for the lift
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Workplace safety matters
Locking in safety
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