ITT Engineered Valves

Diaphragms for Dia-Flo Straightway Valves

Straightway diaphragms are the sealing and wear element for Dia-Flo straightway valves and are offered in several FDA-compliant elastomer grades plus PTFE. Grades cover services from foods and water to strong acids, chemicals, and abrasives, in sizes from 1 inch to 12 inches. Diaphragms at their maximum temperature cannot be used at maximum pressures.

Straightway Diaphragm Grades

Grade SB - Black Butyl (FDA)1-4 in; 0 to 200 F (-18 to 93 C); chemicals, stronger acids, hi-temp, abrasives
Grade SE - EPDM (FDA)1-12 in; -20 to 225 F (-29 to 107 C); foods, oils, water, abrasives
Grade SP - Buna N NBR (FDA)1-6 in (2.5 in N/A); 10 to 180 F (-12 to 82 C); weak chemicals, air, oil
Grade SS - Natural Rubber1-12 in; -20 to 180 F (-29 to 82 C)
Grade ST - Neoprene1-12 in; -10 to 180 F (-23 to 82 C)

Notes

PTFE optionPTFE (two-piece) diaphragms also available for the most aggressive media
Temperature limitDiaphragms at maximum temperature cannot be used at maximum pressures