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Issued: 05/01/97
Revised: 10/03/2011
Standard RF Elastomer
Filled Arches Straight
Tube Design
Lining Z straight cone
Type 1 ON/OFF or CONTROL Standard !dual fold" profile allows elastomer tube to
flex, not stretch, when closing is the most widely used RF VALVE£ tube profile for on/off
and modulating services. Best use is when valve cycles frequently and velocity 15
ft./sec. The elastomer is NOT stretched and stressed during actuation as do
conventional pinch valves sleeves. Due to this non-stretch design, elastomer tubes can
last up to 2-4 times longer than conventional !straight sleeves" that stretch to close, or
hardened metal/alloy valves in abrasive, corrosive, or scaling type services. Folds
mechanically resist collapse under vacuum conditions and assist valve to open with loss
of air.
Type 2 ON/OFF OR CONTROL Dual fold profile, straight lining; used in high
pressure and throttling applications offering additional wear rubber (filled arches) for
highly abrasive services.
Type 3 CONTROL !Double Cone" reduced port profile allows elastomer tube profile
to be matched to special customer needs and throttling specifications. This design also
permits bi-directional flow control when required.
Type 4 CONTROL !Single Cone" reduced port, unidirectional profile is the most
widely used design for modulating providing highly accurate control by sizing trim ID to
match flows requirements. One of the major causes of early wear with any control valve
is incorrect sizing for a given flow. Accurate flow and piping data allows tube trim to be
!tailored" to process requirements. Thicker layers of elastomer minimize impact of high
velocity, abrasive wear and cavitation.
[1] Sleeve failure causes slurry or liquid to fill and coat the
body cavity and pinch mechanism. If not cleaned
thoroughly, lubricated, and recalibrated, the internal
components are subject to abrasion, corrosion, and
failure (picture, left). Straight sleeves without vacuum
resistant, flexible folds, more likely to collapse on suction
side of pump or other vacuum services.
[3] Moisture, corrosive mists (salt water) and condensation often corrode internal pinching
mechanism, inhibiting open/ close function. This internal corrosion typically goes undetected until
failure (picture, left). Exposed to elements, screw, nut and lubrication of open body valve design, can
result in actuator failure (picture, right)
[4] Open body designs (upper right) do not offer protection in the case of a sleeve rupture when slurry
can spray out at high velocity risking operator injury, environmental contamination, or damage to equipment.
A SUPERIOR ALTERNATIVE