Month: November 2014

New GF Elastomer-Free High Purity Valve Design Stops Particle Shedding

Pressure Regulating Valves offer new piston design that does away with elastomers for blog6img01improved high purity operation

GF Piping Systems has announced availability of a revolutionary new Pressure Regulating Valve (PRV) family that not only eliminates elastomers, exterior metal parts and re-torqueing; it also provides easy maintenance and flexibility.  These one-of-a-kind valves can be used in a wide range of markets including water treatment, chemical processing, microelectronics, pharmaceutical, life sciences, and solar.

 

 

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Diaphragm Valve Series Offers Improved Flow Performance and Reduced Energy Consumption

GF Piping Systems has introduced the Type 514-519 High Flow Diaphragm Valve Series, a uniquely designed valve that provides a true break-through for weir style valves.  The valve features an optimized, turbulence-free flow geometry that offers significantly increased flow rate performance and lower energy consumption.  These features expand the valve’s suitability for applications where diaphragm valves were previously not considered due to flow restriction.
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Recirculating Faucets Keep Hospital Water Ultra-Pure

When a new high-rise hospital and medical research laboratory facility was being built, design engineers sought a piping system that would maintain and deliver high-purity water. To accomplish this they needed constant water movement to eliminate any areas where still water could stagnate. Stagnant water is one cause of bacterial and other organic growth. » Read more