Operation

Bio-Chem Valve™ Isolation Valves are available in three different
configurations; normally closed, normally open and 3-way.
When the isolation valve is energized, the solenoid retracts the armature that is attached to a flexible diaphragm. In a normally closed valve, this raises the diaphragm allowing fluid to flow between the inlet and outlet ports.
For a normally open isolation valve, the operation is reversed. When the valve is energized, the diaphragm presses down to close the fluid path.
3-way isolation valves have three ports referred to as normally closed, normally open and common. When the valve is de-energized, fluid flows between the normally open and the common port. When the valve is energized, the valve switches and fluid flows between the normally closed and the common port.
Bio-Chem Valve™ Isolation Valves identify the preferred inlet port on the valve label. However, all valves can be used in any flow direction. |