Diaphragm Valves & Actuators
Determining the Proper Actuator for Your System
When you need a complete valve and actuator assembly, many actuators are already matched to the valve you’re looking for as a pre-configured complete unit. To decide which one you need, there are a few questions you should ask. 1) What kind of environment will the actuator/valve assembly be installed in? Wash down, hazardous, outside ... Determining the Proper Actuator for Your System
Hygienic Valve Considerations For Compendial Water Systems
Hygienic valve selection plays a critical role in maintaining product quality, reducing contamination risk, and ensuring reliable system performance. From valve design and seal materials to sanitization methods and operating conditions, every component must be evaluated to support safe and efficient processing in sanitary applications. Typical system operating parameters Most hygienic processing systems operate within ... Hygienic Valve Considerations For Compendial Water Systems
Diaphragm Valve Manual Bonnet Selection
Since 1997, Steel & O’Brien manual bonnet assemblies have delivered proven performance in demanding sanitary processing applications. Built on a time-tested design, these assemblies combine durability, reliability, and user-friendly operation with premium standard features that are often considered optional upgrades on competitive models. Standard features include: Sanitary internals FDA FKM O-ring sealed hand wheel and ... Diaphragm Valve Manual Bonnet Selection
What makes a MPTFE faced diaphragms “steam grade”?
Steam-grade MPTFE faced diaphragms are manufactured in a specific way to increase their life expectancy under repeated SIP (Steam-In-Place) conditions that occur during bioburden control of a pharmaceutical system. Modified PTFE (MPTFE) is used for steam-grade-rated diaphragms in lieu of virgin PTFE due to its superior physical and mechanical properties. The finished MPTFE diaphragm face ... What makes a MPTFE faced diaphragms “steam grade”?