Independently certified for quality and performance, Flovac’s Vacuum Interface Valve is designed for a 50 year lifetime which is equivalent to 700,000 cycles. It’s also the only valve in the market with CE and has been extensively tested for blockage resistance.
Flovac’s Vacuum Interface Valve is a key component in the vacuum collection network. It is the interface between the gravity side of the system and the vacuum side of the system.
The valve is located within the collection pit which receives wastewater from the home. It’s triggered via the controller that’s typlically located directly on top of the vacuum valve and is attached via an easy-to-use slip-key. No power is required for its use, as all operation is pneumatic.
There are several vacuum valve standards used around the world but Flovac’s valve and controller is the only one on the market that complies with all standards.
All vacuum sewer systems operators should ensure vacuum interface valves are independently certified and they comply with the most important tests under the standards.
Flovac’s Valves and Controllers have independent certification for Australian Standard AS 4310-2204; EN16932-2018, ITB AT-15-7652/2013 and EN-1091. These include;
Flovac’s valve is the only vacuum valve on the market with CE – Marking and is tested to 700,000 compliance. We can supply copies our certificates.
Our production facility is fully certified ISO 9001:2008 for quality management, ISO 14001 environmental and ISO 45001 for health and safety.
Our valve and controller both interface seamlessly with Flovac’s monitoring systems. What’s more, our monitoring system can easily identify part wearing, malfunctions and can even operate the valve remotely or via a program if required by the operator.
We’ve ensured the Flovac Valve has easy access in the collection pit. Each Valve comes with a 50-year design life. What’s more, only a small number of parts need to be replaced every ten years and no special equipment is required for maintenance.
Flovac has also developed a 2 inch (50mm) vacuum valve for use in retrofitting older systems which were built prior to current standards requirements for 3 inch (80mm) valves only in municipal systems. You can read about the 2 inch valve development here.
| Flovac Valve Features | Key design benefits |
|---|---|
| 78mm (3.07”) Internal diameter | Colour co-ordinated tubing and connections for easier field connections. |
| Lower housing spigots with hose barbs to ensure tight correct fit of hoses | Stronger fusion welded insert ring reducing impact of water hammer. |
| Standard rebuild components compatible with a number of other competitor parts | Highly visible in flooded conditions. |
| “Easy Clip” for holding controller firmly to valve | Easy unscrewable thread for access to lower body. |
| Unique 3 bolt design on controller for uniform assembly tension and easy assembly | Simplified one-way pins eliminating incorrect controller assembly |
