Dense-phase powder pump for conveying powder-type materials

Abstract

A dense-phase powder pump for conveying powder has at least one powder conveying chamber with a gas-permeable filter element that has at least regions thereof accommodated in a casing body and at least one pinch valve that is or can be connected to an end region of the powder conveying chamber. In particular, the dense-phase powder pump has a pinch valve housing formed as the end piece of the powder conveying chamber, which pinch valve housing has a first region facing the powder conveying chamber and an opposing second region, wherein the first region of the pinch valve housing is designed to be connectable to the end region of the powder conveying chamber by means of a plug connection, in particular a sole plug connection, and wherein the second region of the pinch valve housing is designed to exchangeably accommodate the pinch valve.

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