Safe maintenance & commissioning
LoTo for GEA Hygienic single seat valves
LoTo solutions for our pneumatic seat valves offer you the right choice in any situation. 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 single 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 single seat valves
Locking the movement of the actuator
- Advanced solution – increased safety
- Valve disk is fixed
- In the event of a water hammer, the valve remains closed
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