Types of O-ring seal sparklife
- EPDM rubber (ethylene propylene diene monomer rubber)is a type of synthetic rubber that is used in many applications.
- Teflon(PTFE) Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is a synthetic fluoropolymer of tetrafluoroethylene that has numerous applications.
- Viton(FPM) Viton is a brand of FKM, a synthetic rubber and fluoropolymer elastomer commonly used in seals, chemical-resistant gloves, and other molded or extruded goods.
- Silicon rubber is an elastomer (rubber-like material), usually used in pharmaceutical industry.
- NBR Nitrile rubber, also known as nitrile butadiene rubber, NBR, Buna-N, and acrylonitrile butadiene rubber, is a synthetic rubber derived from acrylonitrile (ACN) and butadiene.
The standard of O-ring seal for the sanitary valve
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) standards are applied for O-ring seal to use in food and beverage,dairy, brewing, pharmaceutical industries.
The temperature and chemical compatibility
| Types | Temperature | Chemical Compatibility |
| EPDM | -10 – 130 °C (14 – 266°F) | good resistance to acid and alkali, good abrasive resistance |
| Teflon(PTFE) | -20 – 150 °C (-4 – 302°F) | good resistance to acid and alkali，better abrasive resistance，inelastic material |
| Viton(FPM) | -10 – 130 °C (14 – 266°F) | great resistance to acid and alkali, ozone |
| Silicon rubber | -30 – 150 °C (-22 – 302°F) | bad resistance to acid and alkali, |
| NBR | -5 – 100 °C (23 – 212°F) | the best use for oil or fat products, good resistance to acid and alkali |
Sanitary Diaphragm Valve Feature:
● Unique seal design, no dead angles
● FDA-approved seat materials: FDA 21 CFR 177.2600, EPDM+PTFE double seal, EPDM, Teflon PTFE, FPM, Silicon
● Sanitary surface finish, available with Ra < 0.4µm or EP (SF1 and SF4).Meet ASME BPE standard
● Manual handle, pneumatic actuator, electric actuator are interchangeable.
● A wide selection of body types for choose from,2 way,3 way U type/T type/Multiport/Tank Bottom
● Certificates: 3A, FDA, PED 2014/68/EU, ISO9001/2008.
● Standards: DIN, 3A, SMS, ISO / IDF, BS / RJT, and ASME / BPE.
● 100% hydraulic tested / 100% inspected.
In addition to the valve body, the gasket is the only direct contact with media parts. Diaphragm valves rely on a diaphragm membrane to isolate the medium from the actuator and the external air. The diaphragm is also a moving part, the membrane moves up and down by the diaphragm to control the flow of the medium or cut off.
Sparklife diaphragms valve membrane has been developed and tested over many years according to our own testing methods and standards and under strict third party specifications.
Single diaphragm seal
The rubber diaphragm is embedded with a layer of vulcanised fibres to enhance its mechanical properties, the diaphragm has high sealing stability at elevated pressures and temperatures and the reinforcing fibres are hardened on the stainless steel bolts, thus ensuring a better bonding of the rubber to the metal.
- Specification 1”-4” DN20-DN100
- EPDM -10 – 120 °C (14 – 248°F)
Double adhesive diaphragm seal
PTFE diaphragm is highly resistant to chemicals, extremely stable, resilient, long-lasting, highly leak-tight, non-cold degradable and have excellent resistance to temperature fluctuations, whether in hot, cold or steam sterilisation systems.
- Specification 1”-3” DN20-DN80
- PTFE+EPDM -20 – 120 °C (-4 – 248°F)
Double separately diaphragm seal
The diaphragm consists of EPDM and PTFE. The special feature of the modified diaphragm is that the diaphragm itself is shaped to seal against the valve body when the valve is in the closed position, thus reducing the diaphragm load and extending its service life. The diaphragm can withstand higher temperatures and severe working conditions.
- Specification 1/2”-4” DN10-DN100
- PTFE+EPDM -20 – 150 °C (-4 – 302°F)