Corrosive chemicals that eat through metal and abrasive slurries that wear components down – some industrial fluids are more for than the substance being moved. These fluids pose a constant challenge in chemical processing, mining, pulp and paper production, wastewater treatment, and more. KDV Valves are your ally, ensuring your processes run smoothly and safely, even when the substances flowing through your pipes are exceptionally harsh.
The Problem: Corrosive and Abrasive Fluids
- Corrosive Fluids: These chemically attack the surfaces they contact. Acids, alkalis, and even some seemingly benign substances can rapidly degrade valves made from standard materials. Results include leaks, contamination, and outright structural failure.
- Abrasive Fluids: Fluids containing suspended solids act like sandpaper flowing through your system. These slurries relentlessly erode valve seats and seals, causing leaks, poor control, and shortened valve life.
- Industries Affected: The harsh fluid issue reaches far – mining, chemical production, wastewater, pulp and paper mills…all rely on valves that can resist the destructive fluids they handle.
The Solution: KDV Valves for Superior Durability
KDV Valves are designed with the challenges of corrosive and abrasive fluids in mind. They excel due to:
- Specialized Materials
- Resistant alloys: High-performance metals like stainless steel, Hastelloy, and titanium handle a wide range of aggressive chemicals.
- Protective coatings: Linings such as PTFE or PFA shield valve bodies from corrosive attack.
- **Diaphragm options: ** Fully isolate process fluid from the valve mechanism for ultimate protection in sensitive applications.
- Diverse Valve Types: KDV offers ball valves for their robustness, butterfly valves for large volumes, and diaphragm valves when absolute fluid isolation is critical. This lets you tailor the valve to the exact control needs of your application.
Important Considerations When Choosing Valves for Corrosive/Abrasive Fluids
- Material selection: This is vital! Consult chemical compatibility charts or work directly with KDV experts to ensure optimal compatibility between your valve and the specific fluids you’re working with.
- Pressure and temperature ratings: Ensure your chosen valve can safely handle the pressures and temperatures it will encounter within your system.
- Flow control requirements: Are you primarily needing on/off control, or is precise flow adjustment necessary? This guides your valve type selection.
- Maintenance considerations: KDV valves are built for simple upkeep and long life, lowering total ownership costs even in severe conditions.
Corrosive and abrasive fluids can wreak havoc on your efficiency and jeopardize safety. KDV valves provide the durability and resistance needed to master these challenges, ensuring predictable performance and long-term reliability.
Don’t let harsh fluids dictate your downtime! Contact KDV Valves today and let their experts guide you to select the perfect valves for conquering even the toughest fluid handling applications.
