Tri-State Technical Sales Blog

Selection Guide The Pure-Flo ® valve has earned a reputation for innovation, quality and performance. Providing products from standard forged valves to the most innovative block technology, each and every Pure-Flo ® valve is engineered to the highest standards. ITT’s breakthrough technology, the EnviZion ® valve, sets a new standard for the future of hygienic diaphragm valves. The EnviZion ® valve is designed specifically to help customers install, operate, and maintain their valves more efficiently. This unique design provides a significant reduction in total cost of ownership while supporting the industries’ goals to increase productivity, improve reliability and enhance cleanability. DOWNLOAD THE SELECTION GUIDE FROM THE TRI-STATE TECHNICAL SALES WEBSITE HERE

PROBLEM WITH TODAY'S VALVES: DIAPHRAGM REPLACEMENT Today's hygienic diaphragm valves use four (4) fasteners to connect the valve, body, diaphragm and top works. Valve disassembly process is rigorous, and care must be taken when removing and replacing fasteners. Often diaphragm replacement is complicated by valves that are installed in hard to reach locations with limited access. Maintenance professionals in the biopharma industry have confirmed that the average time to replace the diaphragm in today's valve design, is approximately twenty three minutes. After changing the diaphragm, the fasteners must be evenly tightened to the manufacturer specifications, to ensure a proper seal. These fasteners commonly require a re-torque after this system has reached full operating pressure and temperature. Diaphragm replacement is a critical procedure, and if proper installation can result in process fluid leaking, system downtime, and increased maintenance costs. THE PURE-FL