Diaphragm Valve – Uses and Advantages

 Diaphragm valves are on-off throat valves particularly used for controlling fluid flow containing particulate solid matter. As these valves contain a flexible thin membrane that operate its opening and closing. Diaphragm valves can be made of plastic or steel. Diaphragm valves can operate both manually and automatically. For fluid flow control, diaphragm valves offer specific pressure control.

In this blog post by Ablaze Lining, let’s look at the uses and advantages of diaphragm valves. Ablaze Lining is a reputed Diaphragm Valve supplier and manufacturer in Surat and Anand region of Gujarat, India.

As it is affordable and are easily available in many types, the use of diaphragm valves has evolved in many industries. Ablaze Lining lists the following industries that use diaphragm valves:

·         Water treatment facilities

·         Pharmaceutical manufacturing systems

·         Food/chemical processing plants

·         Power industries

·         Vacuum services

·         Breweries

·         Corrosive applications

·         Ceramics Industry

·         Desalination Plants

·         H.V.A.C.

The advantages of using diaphragm valves are listed below by Ablaze Lining:

1.       Alternative for throttling service

2.       Weir type diaphragms help to control small fluid flow

3.       Suits different kinds of fluids – corrosive, radioactive and slurries

4.       Diaphragm valves can even manage sticky/vicious fluid without interrupting the working mechanism of the diaphragm.

5.       No chance of stem leakage in Diaphragm valves

There are some criteria to choose the right diaphragm valve for the right purpose:

Valve Size

As valves play key role in throttling service, hence choosing right valve size is very important.

Pressure drop range of diaphragm valve

Choose pressure drop range of diaphragm valve that effects the density and velocity of the fluid.

Nature of fluid

As diaphragm valves operate directly with fluid, the kind of fluid also determines the types of diaphragm valve you choose.

The aforementioned are list of uses, advantages and selection criteria of diaphragm valves as listed by Ablaze Lining. Ablaze Lining is a Diaphragm Valve distributor in Surat and Diaphragm Valve supplier in Anand.