Due to their unique design and optimal performance, diaphragm valves have become essential to many industries with fluid control systems. You can find industry-grade diaphragm valves from Hy-Lok Canada, manufactured to suit production for industries like semiconducting, biotechnologies, and ultrahigh purity processing.
Keep reading to learn more about diaphragm valves, their benefits, and applications.
What is a Diaphragm Valve?
A diaphragm valve is a pressure-responsive component that transmits force to open, close, or maneuver a valve to control or isolate the flow of liquid. These valves are used to control gaseous fluids, standard liquids, and semi-solids like sludge, slurry, and brackish water.
Their design and materials allow them to be utilized in productions that work with corrosive and non-corrosive materials, making them a versatile option for many applications.
Benefits of Diaphragm Valves
The main component of a diaphragm valve is the flexible diaphragm, which divides the valve into two separate chambers.
One side contacts the fluid, while the other controls the up-and-down function. When the valve is pushed or pulled, it separates or contacts the valve seat to either open or close.
This design offers the following advantages:
- Leak-proof design: the fluid is barred from reaching the valve stem and other external mechanisms
- Resistant to corrosive and abrasive materials: Hy-Lok’s diaphragm valves are made from 316 stainless steel, which is highly resistant to corrosion.
- Easy to clean and sterilize: The internal structure of a diaphragm valve is smooth-surfaced and free of dead spaces, making it easy to clean. This makes it ideal for equipment that processes food, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals, as there is less risk of cross-contamination.
Applications and Industries
The functional design of diaphragm valves makes them suitable for a wide range of applications. They can be used in fluid control systems for industries like:
- Waste and wastewater treatment
- Chemical processing
- Pharmaceuticals
- Food processing
- Mining
- Oil & gas production
- Semiconducting
- Biotechnology
- Ultrahigh purity processing
Features of Hy-Lok’s Diaphragm Valves
Hy-Lok Canada is a leading manufacturer of fluid system components like diaphragm valves. The valves in our DV series are known for their durability and long life cycle. They display excellent resistance to chemical damage and corrosion and are 100% leak-tested with helium.
Key design features of our diaphragm valves include a 316 VIM/VAR, ability to withstand low and high pressures, and compatibility with ZCR, Tube Butt Weld, and Hy-Lok Tube End connections.
We manufacture both low and high-pressure models to ensure compatibility with a wide range of equipment and machinery across industries. Our low-pressure models have a maximum working pressure of 250 psig, while the high-pressure model can withstand pressures up to 3,000psig.
You can find the following diaphragm valves in our catalogue:
- Diaphragm Valve (Manual Handle)
- Diaphragm Valve with Pneumatic Actuator
- Diaphragm Valve Manifolds
Get Top-Quality Diaphragm Valves from Hy-Lok Canada
Hy-Lok is Canada’s trusted supplier of high-quality valves, fittings, and components for hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Our products are designed to be compatible with equipment for chemical processing, oil & gas, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and other industries that rely on fluid system controls.
If you need a top-quality diaphragm valve for your work site, we’re your go-to choice for durable and reliable industrial components. Visit our Products page to learn more about the other valves, fittings, and components in our catalogue.
