Description
Diaphragm valves (or membrane valves) consists of a valve body with two or more ports, a diaphragm, and a “weir or saddle” or seat upon which the diaphragm closes the valve. The valve is constructed from either plastic or metal.
• Diameter ranges: From 0.5” to 14”.
• Connection to the pipe: Butt-weld, Clamp, Flange, Screwed, Socket and Spigot Weld.
• Diaphragm material: Buna N (NBR), Butyl (CIIR), Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPDM), Hypalon® (CSM), Natural Rubber (NR), Neoprene (CR), PTFE and Viton® (FKM).
• Temperature range: From -10ºc (-14ºF) up to +170ºC (+350ºF) – (Depending on material).
• Pressure range: From 13.8 bar (200psi) – (Depending on material).
• Typical applications: Chemical, Fossil Power Plants, Pharmaceutical, Mining, Nuclear Power Plants, Water treatments
