Things you should know about Flush Bottom Valves
The flush bottom valve is also known as the angle bottom valve, tank valve, as well as bottom drain valve, among many other names. Valves with a flush bottom are used to drain viscous material, semi-solid media, abrasive material as well as slurry from reactors, storage tanks, and autoclaves that don't have dead space. When the valve seat is placed flush with the vessel's base, a tight seal is formed and no dead space is present at the point of shutoff. In this way, the container’s nozzle won't become clogged with the product. When it comes to "fit and forget" flushing, flush bottom valves are quite effective. The glands are not contaminated since many industries use flush bottom valves for quarter-turn operations. This guarantees a fast, low-energy flush with no gland retention or limitation. Furthermore, when no glands are infiltrated during the flushing process, no glands are removed. Ball-filled valves and full-port segmented chambers eliminate the ris