Q&A
Q&A
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There are advantages to both. The biggest advantage to plastic collars is that they are not subject to the same level of corrosion as the metal collar. Although the collar should not be exposed to the contents of the bottle, it is difficult in a corrosive environment to keep the collar clean. The metal collar is smaller and stronger than the plastic. Some users feel that the metal collar is easier to work with and can be tightened more than the plastic.
GJL valves have developed a great reputation for not experiencing leaks. However, there is always a risk of leaking with any valve. We put our valves through stringent testing at the factory in order to try to make it fail before it leaves. The ones that leave experience a very high success rate. Issues to check if you have a leak are, the gasket, the handle, and the area around the threads of the bottle. The gasket can get twisted or torn upon installation if the edge of the bottle and threads are not clean and flat. If the handle is not closed completely, you may experience leaking.
The very fact that GJL valves have movable collars makes the valves a vital part of sustainability of the IBC totes. Our valves are compatible with more bottles than either welded on (integrated) or fixed collar valves. Although no one wants to throw away the valve, the ability to remove and replace a valve extends the life of the much larger plastic bottle. That helps to keep more plastic out of landfills.
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GJL offers valves with either Viton or EPDM gaskets. All of our ball seals are LDPE (Low Density PolyEthylene). Viton and EPDM react differently with chemicals. Here are links to chemical compatibility charts that may be used to determine chemical compatibility.
Chemical Resistance – Cole Palmer
GJL also offers an OBC/LDPE gasket that has a broader range of chemical compatibility. Unfortunately, this gasket is not as elastic as the rubber so it must be torqued significantly harder than the rubber gaskets and is susceptible to releasing in cold weather especially.