Diaphragm valves utilize a moveable elastomeric membrane, or “diaphragm”, to constrict the flow passage through the valve, thereby controlling or throttling fluid flow. The diaphragm additionally isolates system fluids from internal moving parts of the valve. In the Weir-Type design, a raised area in the center of the waterway serves as a seal-off point for the elastomeric diaphragm. When installed in a horizontal position, this additionally facilitates drainage of fluid from the valve. From the full-open position, operation of the valve is accomplished by rotating the handle to vertically move a compressor unit on a threaded shaft. This compresses the attached elastomeric diaphragm to constrict the waterway and finally seal-off flow. Spears® diaphragm valves provide an indicator in the center of the handle for 360° visibility of valve position, and a special stop on the compressor to prevent damage from over-tightening. The T-Style “Zero Dead-Leg” Diaphragm Valve is a special configuration incorporating a Tee fitting at one end of the valve. This design maintains close proximity of the valve to the fluid mainline to minimize “dead leg” of potential fluid accumulation, where required by specific application.

Features – PVC, CPVC & PP

This full-featured valve is engineered to provide accurate throttling control and shutoff for industrial, chemical and water treatment applications. Weir-type design eliminates entrapped fluids in valve and is excellent for handling liquids with suspended solids, viscous fluids and slurries. Available in PVC, CPVC and Glass Filled Polypropylene with a variety of Diaphragm material options. PVC & CPVC 1/2" - 2" valves with Flanged Body, Spigot Body or True Union style Socket & Threaded ends or Optional Special Reinforced (SR) Threads, and sizes 2-1/2" - 8" with Flanged Body. Polypropylene 1/2" - 2" valves with True Union style Special Reinforced (SR) Threaded ends and sizes 2-1/2" - 8" with Flanged Body. True Union style also available in metric socket and BSP thread sizes 1/2" through 2".

• True Union Style with Buttress Thread Union Nuts - Mate with Spears® True Union 2000 Ball valves and Union 2000 Pipe Unions.

• EPDM, FKM, or Elastomer (EPDM or FKM) Bonded PTFE Diaphragms.

• PVC & CPVC Sizes 1/2" - 2" Pressure Rated to 235 psi @ 73°F, Sizes 2-1/2" - 4" and all flanged Pressure Rated to 150 psi @ 73°F, 6" Pressure Rated to 100 psi and 8" to 75 psi @ 73°F

• Polypropylene Sizes 1/2" - 4" Pressure rated to 150 psi @ 73°F

• Easy-Grip, High Impact Polypropylene Handwheel

• Built-in, Clear-View Position Indicator

• Stainless Steel External Hardware

• Fully Serviceable, Replaceable Components

• Suitable for Vacuum Service

• Assembled with Silicone-Free Lubricants (no lubricant in media contact area)

Special Options

• Hypalon® (CSM) Diaphragms

• Natural Polypropylene Body

• Electric or Pneumatic Actuation

Tee-Style "Zero Dead-leg" Diaphragm Valves

Spears® Tee-Style “Zero-Dead-Leg” Diaphragm Valve design integrates valve and Tee-fitting for direct branch take-off and eliminates the need for tees and reducing fittings normally required for service drops and other tie-ins to the loop. The Tee-Style valve provides a stronger, more compact connection enabling throttling, sampling, draining or diverting of critical process fluids. The “Zero Dead-leg” design is excellent for DI water and other critical applications. Close proximity of valve to mainline minimizes any areas of fluid stagnation by eliminating “dead leg” that can harbor bacterial growth and other contamination. Produced to order with Spigot, Socket & Threaded, or Special Reinforced (SR) Threaded end connection valve sizes 1/2" through 2", and specified Tee Socket connection sizes for virtually any mainline connection size.

T-Style Valve Advantages

• Chemical & Corrosion Resistant PVC, CPVC or Low Extractable PVC materials

• Minimizes Fluid Stagnation

• Improves Branch Valve Connection Strength

• Simplifies Installation

Diaphragm Valve Features

• Multi-featured Industrial Grade

• Built-in Position Indicator

• EPDM, FKM, or Elastomer Backed PTFE Diaphragm

• 235 psi Pressure Rating @ 73°F (150 psi for PTFE Diaphragms)

• High Impact Polypropylene Handle

• Fully Serviceable, Replaceable Components