Across industrial operations, the performance of equipment such as pump diaphragms can heavily influence the efficiency, sustainability, and profitability of processes. Versiv Ultraflex - a family of multimaterial composite products – provides reliability of high value to pump diaphragm applications.
Material Performance
Ultraflex is a high-strength multi-material diaphragm that outperforms traditional composite diaphragms. While conventional options often struggle with varying coefficients, Ultraflex can withstand extreme pressure fluctuations ranging from 500 to 700 bars, depending on the specific application.
The material design means users can achieve the same operational requirements with significantly less material being used—a leap towards efficiency and sustainability. For example, metal equivalents are not as flexible, build bigger and thus require more material. Rubber is cheaper and more flexible but has limited chemical resistance and does not withstand high temperatures to the same extent as an Ultraflex PTFE solution.
Mastering Challenging Environments
Real-world demands placed on pump diaphragms can be intense, ranging from handling aggressive media to complying with stringent food and pharmaceutical regulations. Ultraflex is a solution that’s not only versatile in application but also robust against high temperatures and compliant with FDA and (EC) No 1935/2004 regulations. While rubber-based diaphragms falter beyond 200 degrees, Ultraflex continues to perform, ensuring the integrity of even the most sensitive batches.
Beacon for Sustainability
As customers increasingly seek ways to minimise their environmental footprint, Ultraflex shows Versiv dedication to providing solutions that support sustainable operations. This diaphragm technology enables users to optimise their processes while contributing to reduced resource consumption and waste generation.
Value Beyond Comparison
In the consideration of long-term value and return on investment, Ultraflex has much to offer. Its reliability, coupled with the predictability it offers in operation cycles, substantially lowers the risks and costs associated with unplanned shutdowns and contamination.
Ultraflex, in short, can have a significantly higher duration to failure, so much less unplanned maintenance, or less potential for pump diaphragm failures with whole media contamination, and costly scrapping of whole batches, particularly important in medical or pharmaceutical applications.
Advice for Industry Professionals
For engineers and technicians navigating the complex selection process of pump diaphragms, the advice is to start early and think comprehensively. Considering the integration of advanced diaphragm technologies like Ultraflex from the design phase can mitigate future challenges and unlock efficiencies. Moreover, being open to reevaluating material choices can pave the way for adopting solutions that align better with operational and environmental needs.
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