GF Piping Systems’ Type 514-519 High Flow Diaphragm Valve Series has been selected as a Breakthrough Product of 2010 in Processing magazine’s 13th Annual Award Competition. GF Piping Systems’ 514-519 valve provides a true break-through for weir style valves. The new valve features an optimized, turbulence-free flow geometry that offers significantly increased flow rate performance and lower energy consumption. These features expand the valve’s suitability for applications where diaphragm valves were previously not considered due to flow restriction. The Diaphragm Valve Series is available in PVC, CPVC, PP, PVDF, and ABS body materials in sizes 1/2-2” (with larger sizes available in the 314-319 Series). Diaphragms are available in EPDM, PTFE, FPM and NBR. This material range covers practically the entire spectrum of chemicals with which the diaphragm valves can come into contact, optimizing process compatibility. The new valve family can be completely automated with GF Piping Systems’ Pneumatic Actuators DIASTAR 10 (150 PSI) and DIASTAR 16 (240 PSI). Modular design allows easy field installation of the actuator to a manual valve as well as position feedback switches and other accessories. The new valve series is suitable for extremely contaminated media, media containing solids, and high purity liquids for a variety of applications such as chemical process industry to microelectronics, water treatment, cooling and control.
