Diaphragm Valves - An Overview

A diaphragm valve is used as an on-off valve and to regulate flow.  It consists of a flexible diapragm which seats on the valve body forming a seal. Diaphragm valves are particularly suitable for handling corrosive, viscous fluids and slurries. The diaphragm isolates the bonnet and valve operator from the fluid being handled.

Diaphragm valves are available in the following designs :

• Straight-through flow Design
• Weir type design

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