The all-virgin PTFE wetted surface design of iPolymer’s PTFE solenoid valve line is ideally suited for semiconductor, pharmaceutical, biomedical and chemical process applications.

Configurable with a PTFE hard seat, FKM-Viton O-ring seat or FFKM-Kalrez O-ring seat, our valves provide unsurpassed chemical compatibility with a wide range of flow media. The all-wetted PTFE body, valve stem and one-piece diaphragm maintain a material inert boundary for ultra-clean applications.

 

Features:

• PTFE design optimized for ultra clean and chemical compatibility.
• Configurations available for various DC & AC voltages.
• Fast, accurate and repeatable coil response time from proven technology.
• Continuous Duty Cycle Rated at controlled ambient temperatures.
• Designed for positive flushing and bubble-tight shut off.
• Diaphragm configured to completely isolate solenoid coil from media.
• Coil Driven; does not require energizing pressure or vacuum to operate.
• O-ring seat configurations for vacuum and complex media applications.
• Designed for aggressive media and elevated temperature.

 

Applications:
PTFE solenoid valves are a special class of solenoid valves, primarily used with high-purity media (DI water, purified water or high purity chemistry) or highly corrosive media (high and low pH chemistries typically strong acids or chemical blends)—and often side-by-side with PTFE pumps, PTFE check valves, and PTFE tubing, fittings and other devices.

Common industries and applications include: chemical processing, bio-medical fields, waste water treatment, pharmaceutical manufacturing and other ultra-low leak applications. 

iPolymer’s line of PTFE solenoid valves offer precision performance under extreme conditions. Check out our Online Solenoid Valve Catalog or contact us today for more information.

The all-virgin PTFE wetted surface design of iPolymer’s PTFE solenoid valve line is ideally suited for semiconductor, pharmaceutical, biomedical and chemical process applications.

Configurable with a PTFE hard seat, FKM-Viton O-ring seat or FFKM-Kalrez O-ring seat, our valves provide unsurpassed chemical compatibility with a wide range of flow media. The all-wetted PTFE body, valve stem and one-piece diaphragm maintain a material inert boundary for ultra-clean applications.

 

Features:

• PTFE design optimized for ultra clean and chemical compatibility.
• Configurations available for various DC & AC voltages.
• Fast, accurate and repeatable coil response time from proven technology.
• Continuous Duty Cycle Rated at controlled ambient temperatures.
• Designed for positive flushing and bubble-tight shut off.
• Diaphragm configured to completely isolate solenoid coil from media.
• Coil Driven; does not require energizing pressure or vacuum to operate.
• O-ring seat configurations for vacuum and complex media applications.
• Designed for aggressive media and elevated temperature.

 

Applications:

PTFE solenoid valves are a special class of solenoid valves, primarily used with high-purity media (DI water, purified water or high purity chemistry) or highly corrosive media (high and low pH chemistries typically strong acids or chemical blends)—and often side-by-side with PTFE pumps, PTFE check valves, and PTFE tubing, fittings and other devices.

Common industries and applications include: chemical processing, bio-medical fields, waste water treatment, pharmaceutical manufacturing and other ultra-low leak applications. 

iPolymer’s line of PTFE solenoid valves offer precision performance under extreme conditions. Check out our Online Solenoid Valve Catalog or contact us today for more information.

Nitrogen and deionized water spray guns perform the same basic function but important differences between the two exist. We outline what those are.

 

Nitrogen Spray Guns

Manufacturing and assembling products in a cleanroom environment require specialized equipment to reach specific ISO cleanroom standards. One tool used is the nitrogen spray gun.

Nitrogen gas is cleaner and drier than conventional air, making it an effective tool for removing microscopic dust and fibers from surfaces that can’t be cleaned by wiping—including environments such as semiconductor fabrication plants and sterile manufacturing facilities. 

Our nitrogen spray guns are constructed of PTFE, making them capable of working effectively in the presence of moisture, corrosive substances and other traditional agents of deterioration or decay. This makes them ideal for everything from chemical processing to biomedical applications, water purification, sewage treatment, life sciences and similar industries.

The most common products produced with nitrogen spray guns include semiconductors, medical devices, optical lenses, military, aerospace, food packaging and small electronics. 

Although most customers typically find that our stock nitrogen spray gun meets their needs, we are fully capable of tailoring your gun to suit your requirements. Our selection of PTFE spray guns is designed to be versatile and outperform the industry standard.

 

Deionized Water Spray Guns

Deionized water often is used in semiconductor manufacturing, refined chemical manufacturing, biological development and pharmaceutical production. iPolymer offers an array of DI water spray guns ideal for these applications.

Our DI spray guns are manufactured with polypropylene and virgin PTFE, which gives them a long service life in corrosive and harsh acidic conditions. As a result of their design and comfortable grip, these spray guns set the industry standard in work processing stations, wet benches and semiconductor fabrication plants.

Our deionized water spray guns feature a machined PTFE body with precision-machined sealing areas. Coupled with a PTFE interior surface and a one-piece machined polypropylene poppet, our DI Spray Gun provides for considerable leak-proof integrity and exceptional corrosion resistance.

PTFE is a nonconductive material that provides exceptional resistance to strong electrical fields. Our spray guns also operate well when exposed to hydrofluoric acid, a substance that can dissolve other materials, such as metal and glass, and are resistant to fume attack.

Recirculating DI water spray guns constantly have a small amount of water flowing through the hose and spray gun, which eliminates stagnant water and prevents the growth of bacteria. 

The DI water spray gun features a wiper seat, which creates a reliable diaphragm to body seal and provides positive through flow shutoff. Its unique design eliminates the need for elastomer seals, while providing excellent flexibility and long life.

Features and Benefits of iPolymer Spray Guns:

• One-piece machined PTFE body and polypropylene poppet provide high flexural life and exceptional corrosion resistance
• Fully functional from 0 to 75 psig
• Optional recirculation kit is available for low dead volume, high purity, and reliable circulation
• Fluid temperature range: 40°F to +130° F (–4°C to +54° C)

 

To learn more about our nitrogen water spray gun and DI spray gun options, request a free quote, give our team a call at 435.783.6040 or fill out our contact form. Our knowledgeable staff has years of experience to help you get the spray gun you need.

Deionized water, or “DI water” is a mineral-free solution that absorbs ions on contact, eliminating calcified and corrosive buildup. It is used to clean, lubricate, dilute, and cool process media in high-purity systems without introducing contaminants. iPolymer DI water valves are ideal for semiconductor, biomedical, and food and beverage manufacturing, in which ultra-pure water is required to flow in a control passage.

DI WATER VALVES | FEATURES AND BENEFITS

iPolymer DI water valves are perfect 2-way valves for wet bench manufacturers. The DI water valve wetted flow path is free of lubricants, elastomers and springs.

Construction includes three options for body, piston and cap assembly: PVC, Polypropylene and PVDF. For the highest level of chemical inertness and overall fluid handling performance, all three configurations include 100% Virgin PTFE for the bellows and backing plate construction. O-ring seal options include EPDM or Viton. Every DI valve comes standard with high-performance stainless steel actuation springs.

Depending on the model chosen, the DI valve is actuated pneumatically to close or open.

DI Water Systems

At iPolymer, we manufacture numerous products for purified water processing and DI water systems. Within these systems we apply high-purity polymers that don’t introduce ion particles in the water flow path. The use of these polymers prevents the development and spread of bacteria and viruses and facilitates excellent chemical inertness within the media.

To learn more information about iPolymer’s line of DI water valves, call us today at 435.783.6040 or drop us a message through our contact form.

Finding secure, dependable valves for use with corrosive chemicals and other toxic substances is a challenge. These valves must be tough enough to withstand substances that can destroy other common materials and provide reliable, low-maintenance performance.

iPolymer’s high-purity corrosion-resistant valves are a cost-effective, efficient solution. Our valves perform under extreme conditions—making them ideal for a range of ultra-clean to highly corrosive media applications, including semiconductor, pharmaceutical, biomedical and chemical processes.

PTFE Corrosion-Resistant Valves

Many of iPolymer’s corrosion-resistant valves are made of high-purity PTFE, a compound specifically formulated to be chemically inert and chemically resistant. These features allow fluids to flow cleanly through any system, enabling manufacturers to meet the high regulatory standards required of sanitary applications, such as those faced by pharmaceutical manufacturers and food and beverage producers.

Specialists in Acid-Resistant Valves

When paired with other components, our valves create an entire liquid transport system, allowing the safe and accurate channeling of multiple substances as part of a complex distribution network.

Corrosion-Resistant Valves from a Well-Established Provider

iPolymer specializes in creating innovative, high-spec valve solutions for industry leaders that need specialist valves to overcome the challenges posed by demanding projects. As well as high-purity PTFE valves, we also create PTFE spray guns, solenoids, manual valves, air cylinders and other related product lines.

For further information, give us a call us at 435.783.6040.

Valve manifold assemblies control fluids or gases throughout piping systems—from entry to exit ports—consolidating production processes to enhance product quality and system efficiency. They are widely used in high-purity semiconductor, pharmaceutical, biomedical and chemical process applications.

Valve manifold assemblies allow for easy traceability of all components for consistent, quality performance. Without their use, applications would require independent delivery systems for every point—resulting in inefficiencies, including fewer quality controls; greater space requirements; and higher costs.

Several system factors determine the valve manifold assembly best suited to your application. They include:

• The valve manifold assembly must be compatible with the fluid or gas moving through the system.
• The valve manifold assembly must be designed to accommodate the flow intake while also achieving the flow rate demands downstream. Same is true of pressure throughout the source lines.
• The valve manifold assembly must be suited to the material temperature.

iPolymer valve manifold assemblies offer precision performance under extreme conditions and are suitable for a wide range of ultra-clean to highly corrosive media applications. Our chemical-resistant valves and valve manifold assemblies provide dependable action that can be tailored to suit your specific operational needs.

iPolymer valve manifold assemblies provide unsurpassed chemical compatibility within a wide range of flow media. Their all-wetted PTFE body and valve stem maintain a material inert boundary for ultra-clean applications and challenging environments.

iPolymer’s valves and valve manifold assemblies perform essential functions across industries where size, function and quality combine into one need. Our staff has high-level expertise to assist you in develop the exact system for your application.

Give us a call at 435.783.6040 to learn more or request a quote if you already know what you need and are looking for a valve manifold assembly to fit within your planned or existing system.

Through advanced engineering and sophisticated modeling tools, iPolymer has created a line of all-wetted flow path virgin PTFE micro-pneumatic valves—providing original equipment manufacturers the power to reduce size and weight without sacrificing flow and output.

iPolymer’s micro-pneumatic valves have no electrical requirements and are comprised of three low-maintenance and long-lasting parts: a lightweight actuator of compact design, diaphragm and body—creating a valve roughly the size of a sugar cube that, despite its diminutive size, carries a powerful punch.

Our micro-pneumatic valves are critical to high-precision systems across multiple industries that demand small-scale design combined with high-level performance, power and control. Our micro-pneumatic valves perform under extreme conditions—making them ideal for a range of ultra-clean to highly corrosive media applications including semiconductor, pharmaceutical, biomedical and chemical processes.

Highlights:

• PTFE design for ultra-clean and chemical compatibility.
• PTFE diaphragm isolates media from the actuator.
• O-ring for vacuum and complex-media applications.
• Designed for aggressive media and elevated temperatures.
• Offered as 2-Way NC, 2-Way NO and 3-Way with four internal body orientations.

Other Options:

• Special port connections and combinations
• Manifolded valve assemblies
• High-temperature polymer actuator

iPolymer’s micro-pneumatic valves perform essential functions across industries where size, function and quality combine into one need. Our staff has high-level expertise to assist you in sorting out your micro-pneumatic valve needs. Give us a call at 435.783.6040 to learn more or request a quote if you already know what you need and are looking for micro-pneumatic values to fit within your planned or existing system.

Pneumatic and solenoid valves perform the same basic function: They modulate flow within industrial systems. But that doesn’t mean they are interchangeable. Installing the correct valve, constructed of the proper material, will determine whether your system functions or fails.

Pneumatic Actuation vs. Solenoid Actuation

While PTFE valve bodies are almost identical, the actuation is fundamentally different.

• PTFE pneumatic valves are actuated by a pneumatic actuator. The media working pressure for PTFE pneumatic valves can be greater because pneumatic actuators can generate larger forces and handle drive pressures (from 60psi to 100psi). The rate of actuation, speed of opening and closing, is 280ms to 450ms. Pneumatic actuators can drive PTFE valves as small at 1/16 inch to larger than 2 inches.
• PTFE solenoid valves are actuated by way of a solenoid actuator. Media working pressures are limited due to the strength of the magnetic field generated by the solenoid coil (which in turn creates the pulling force). The rate of actuation, speed of opening and closing, is much faster: 90ms to 190ms. The solenoid actuator limits the size of the available PTFE valve up to ½ inch.
• Another key difference between PTFE pneumatic valves and PTFE solenoid valves is how they are controlled. Solenoid valves can take a direct electrical signal from a controller or an indirect electrical signal from a power relay. The majority of time the user will include a small pneumatic air valve to trigger the compressed air, which will ultimately drive the PTFE pneumatic valve.

 

The Basics of PTFE Pneumatic Valves

Pressurized air, from the facility’s air compressors, should be filtered and dry before use within pneumatic devices. This compressed air is referred to as CDA. Automation system valves are signaled to open and allow the CDA compressed air to flow to the PTFE pneumatic valve. Once the inrush of air pressure becomes strong enough, it pushes against the actuator piston and actuator spring, moving the valve diaphragm and thereby opening or closing the valve. When air is exhausted, the valve actuation assembly moves in the opposite direction.

Our iPolymer PTFE Pneumatic Valve line features an all-PTFE wetted surface design ideally suited for harsh chemical and corrosive media and environments, as well as clean room and deionized water applications. The pneumatic actuator housing is designed into the main valve body for use within wet bench and extreme pH applications, such as:

• acid parts cleaning
• chemical delivery
• chemical neutralization
• deionized water rinse
• phosphoric acid nitride removal
• potassium hydroxide etching
• sulfuric peroxide stripping
• wafer etching

 

The Basics of PTFE Solenoid Valves

Solenoid valves consist of a coil, plunger and diaphragm assembly and are most commonly used to control the flow of liquid or gas. In a closed valve system, a spring holds the plunger in place to prevent flow. Once the solenoid coil is energized, the magnetic field raises the plunger to enable flow. The opposite is true in an open valve system. Solenoid valves are quick to open and close, and generally are used in smaller-diameter systems.

The all-PTFE wetted surface design of our solenoid valves is suitable for a wide range of ultra-clean to highly corrosive media applications—making them ideal for use in semiconductor, pharmaceutical, biomedical and chemical process applications.

Highlights:

• PTFE design optimized for ultra-clean and chemical compatibility;
• Available for DC & AC voltages;
• Fast, accurate and repeatable coil response time;
• High-duty cycle rated with controlled ambient temperatures;
• Valve seat and diaphragm for positive flushing and tight shut off;
• Nonporous diaphragm isolates solenoid coil from media;
• Designed for aggressive media and elevated temperatures.

At iPolymer, we pride ourselves on supplying the best pneumatic and solenoid valves available. We offer a great selection in addition to a highly knowledgeable staff who can help you find exactly what you need. Give us a call at 435.783.6040 or request a free quote.

Maintaining tightly controlled temperatures is critical during manufacturing processes across high-tech, life-science and chemical industries, where even minute fluctuations in temperature can spell ruin for fragile components—if not prove fatal.

These same industries—and others using corrosive chemicals and acids—are off-limits to metal probes, given corrosion can impede their performance and, thereby, contaminate high-purity media.

iPolymer’s inline PFA Thermocouple Sensor Union with PFA protected temperature probes are the answer. These high-purity probes offer simple, space-saving installation into existing or new flow paths. Their nonstick surface also is a snap to clean, reducing maintenance time.

iPolymer’s temperature probe fittings are sealed in PFA, creating a tight, impenetrable, high-purity sleeve able to withstand the wear and tear of any system.

The probe’s housing is designed for compatibility with flare ports of differing sizes for easy installation into existing systems. The flare ports are available in 3/8-inch, 1/2-inch, 3/4-inch and 1-inch sizes.

At iPolymer, we pride ourselves on supplying the best high-purity temperature probes available. We offer a great selection in addition to a high knowledgeable staff who can help you find exactly what you need. Give us a call at 435.783.6040 or request a free quote.

iPolymer Valves Shown: Stopcock (SC-503-P), Pneumatic Actuated Valve (MTV-422CFS-T), Metering Valve (part number not shown), Solenoid Valve (M223W1AFS-HT-132), Ball Valve (BV-44-P). Stopcocks, Metering Valve and Ball Valves are examples of Manual Valves. The MTV is one of about five families of pneumatically actuated valves. The blue top valve is the Solenoid Valve. It comes in two basic sizes: mini and submini. Within those sizes are several unique configurations. Many iPolymer valves vary by attachment ports size and style: 2- or 3-way, and how they actuate (i.e. manual, pneumatic and/or solenoid).

Bicycle pumps, dental drills and jackhammers all have one thing in common: They are everyday examples of pneumatic machines.

Even in industrial settings, where pneumatic systems run complex functions, pneumatic machines of all types use the same components to generate and use compressed air to perform. They are:

• Compressor
• Reservoir
• Valve

Although compressors and reservoirs can vary, their basic functions do not: They create and hold pressurized air. The same cannot be said of valves. All valves used in pneumatic systems control or modulate airflow based on the needs of the system, but there are several configurations to consider.

The Basics of Pneumatic Valves

Below are the most common types of valves used within pneumatic systems.

Pressure Relief Valves:

Pressure relief valves do exactly as the name suggests: They control pressure by opening and closing the chamber through which pressurized air moves. They automatically open at a set pressure and automatically close once air pressure drops below a specific point. Pressure relief valves are a fail-safe to prevent equipment failure resulting from excess pressure caused by such things as temperature increases and control valve malfunction.

Flow Control Valves:

Flow control valves control air velocity through pneumatic systems and are useful for controlling flow rate from the actuator, the part within pneumatic systems that converts air pressure into motion. Flow control valves adjust airflow in one direction, allowing air to flow freely in the opposite direction. Check valves, a type of flow control valves, allow air or gas to move in one direction only to prevent backflow.

Quick Exhaust Valves:

Quick exhaust valves consist of an input, an outlet and an exhaust. Quick exhaust valves work by providing a rapid exhaust of controlled air when placed directly onto an air cylinder after the control valve.

Directional Control Valves:

Directional control valves change the direction of pressurized air.

Two-, three- and four-way valves are common in industrial pneumatic systems. Directional control valves show the number of positions, the methods of actuation, the number of ports and the paths air can take.

Valves perform essential functions in every pneumatic system. Our knowledgeable staff has years of experience to help you get what you need. Give us a call at 435.783.6040 or request a free quote.

Discover iPolymer’s Range of Chemical Resistant Valves

Finding secure, dependable valves for use with corrosive chemicals can be a challenge. These valves must be tough enough to withstand contact with substances that can destroy other materials while providing reliable, low-maintenance performance.

iPolymer manufactures a range of chemical-resistant valves that provide a cost-effective, efficient solution suitable for use in many industries. 

Discover iPolymer’s Range of Chemical Resistant Valves

We offer a wide selection of chemical-resistant values to meet your requirements.

From a design standpoint, chemical-resistant valves are pretty much any type of valve that offers good performance in chemical applications. More common commodity valves, manufactured from low-grade plastic, steel or aluminum, will not hold up against high and low pH chemistries. When the media (liquid or gas) has a corrosive nature, such as, sulfuric acid, the application calls for a chemical-resistant valve.

An acid rated at pH 2 is much more corrosive than a mild acid with a pH of 5. In fact, 1,000 times. Unfortunately, it isn’t quite this simple, but 0, 1, 2 and 12, 13, 14, you are most likely going to use PTFE devices. Mild pH 5, 6, 8, 9, you can use polypropylene or PVC devices. Raw PTFE material cost 350% more than polypropylene and PVC.

The iPolymer Chemical-Resistant Valve product line, also known as our CR Valve product line, is a specific design configuration. Our CR Valve line is a linear manifold family of valves, which can be configured with one inlet and up to 13 outlets (or the reverse: one outline and up to 13 inlets). One inlet feeding up to 13 outlets would be considered a distribution configuration. One outlet fed by up to 13 inlets would be considered a selection configuration.

Chemical Resistant Valves

iPolymer’s Chemical Resistant Valve line offers chemical and corrosion control through its complete fluoroplastic design and construction. All wetted surfaces are manufactured from virgin PTFE. Pneumatic actuators, bases and bands are constructed from polypropylene (standard) and PVC (custom).

The polymer components selected for our CR Valve line are specifically suited for use with ultrapure water, deionized water, solvents, chemicals and liquid flowing biomatter. Our PTFE bellows-style valve stem and PTFE valve seat ensure the valve self-flushes a wide variety of flowing media.

Special custom configurations are available on request. These include: manifold valve assemblies with multiple ports and high-ambient temperature pneumatic actuators. Using our configuration application, you also can select material, number of ways, and port size and type, among features.

Miniature Solenoid Valves

iPolymer’s Miniature Solenoid Valve series includes 2- and 3-way valves with a variety of body configurations, seat-sealing methods and solenoid coils. The all-PTFE wetted flow path design is optimized for ultra-clean and chemical applications. Their design is ideally suited for semiconductor, pharmaceutical, biomedical and chemical process applications.

iPolymer Miniature Solenoid Valves, with a 100% wetted flow path, offer precision performance under extreme conditions. We also can custom configure these valves for specific requirements, including; vacuum applications and unique manifold configurations.

Configurable with an EPDM, Viton, Aflas, or Kalrez O-Ring, or PTFE hard seat, the iPolymer Miniature Series PTFE Solenoid Valve line provides unsurpassed chemical compatibility with a wide range of flow media.

Highlights:

• PTFE design optimized for ultra-clean and chemical compatibility;
• Fast, accurate and repeatable coil response time;
• High-duty cycle rated with controlled ambient temperatures;
• Valve seat and diaphragm for positive flushing and tight shut off;
• Nonporous diaphragm to isolate solenoid coil from media;
• O-ring seat configurations for vacuum and complex media applications;
• Designed for aggressive media and elevated temperatures.

Subminiature Solenoid Valves

The iPolymer Subminiature Solenoid Valve line—offered in 2-way NC, 2-way NO and 3-way designs—perform under extreme conditions. The all-PTFE wetted surface design is suitable for a wide range of ultra-clean to highly corrosive media applications—making them ideally suited for semiconductor, pharmaceutical, biomedical and chemical process applications.

The standard valve includes a PTFE body, stem and diaphragm, but our subminiature line also is available with PEEK and Polypro bodies. Four port orientations are available for 3-way valves. Configuration options for the O-ring seat seals are EPDM, Viton, Aflas and Kalrez. Maximum recommended duty cycle is 62%.

Highlights:

• PTFE design for ultra-clean and chemical compatibility;
• Available for DC & AC voltages;
• Fast, accurate and repeatable coil technology;
• Diaphragm designed for positive flushing;
• Nonporous diaphragm isolates coil;
• Designed for aggressive media and elevated temperatures.

PTFE Ball Valves

iPolymer’s Check Valve series features all-PTFE-wetted surfaces for excellent performance in all high-purity applications given the design resists chemical corrosion and other elements within harsh process environments. Our check valves are commonly found as backflow preventers in clean processes. Please contact us with your special application requirements. PEEK, PVDF and polypropylene configurations are available upon request.

 

Precision Plug Valves

iPolymer’s Precision Plug line offers precision machined manual control valves with all-PTFE wetted surfaces and PVDF stem nut, allowing for operation with harsh chemicals and ultra-clean deionized water. The single-through orifice with a tapered body matches the tapered plug for positive shutoff. Various orifice and port sizes are available as standard items. Other sizes and configurations are available on request. Our Precision Plug Valve are supplied in two configurations: Straight Flow Pattern (“A”) and Angled Flow Pattern (“B”).

Metering Valves

iPolymer’s Metering Valve line uses a tapered plug-stem to offer fine adjustment to flow as well as fully open or fully closed shutoff position. The PTFE all-wetted surface design works equally well with ultra-clean deionized water and harsh chemical media. As with all metering valves, we recommend filtering the media before it enters the valve. Our metering valves come in two configurations: Straight Flow Pattern (“A”) and Angled Flow Pattern (“B”).

PTFE Stopcock Valves

iPolymer Stopcock Valves offer all-wetted PTFE design, making them ideal for chemical fluid and gas-flow shutoff applications and well-suited for clean room and deionized water applications. Stopcocks are a simpler version of our popular ball valves. The handle points in the direction of flow. By rotating the quarter turn handle/stem, the stopcock partially meters flow.

Manual Diaphragm Valves

iPolymer Manual Diaphragm Valves are design for manual actuation of our popular Pneumatic and Solenoid configured Miniature Diaphragm Valves. Offered as 2-way PTFE Valves, these are similar to our Precision Plug Valves. Rather than a stem plug, this valve offers a flexible diaphragm hard-seat seal operated by hand and is used where pneumatic and electrical connections are not practical or not necessary. iPolymer diaphragm valves provide unsurpassed chemical compatibility with a wide range of media. The all-wetted PTFE body, valve stem and one-piece diaphragm maintain a material inert boundary for ultra clean applications.

Sampling Metered Valves

The iPolymer PTFE Sampling Metered Valve is designed for use in high-purity water and aggressive chemical applications. This unique manual actuated metering valve is design for low-flow sampling. The PTFE wetted flow path is ideal for deionized water systems and corrosive media found in solar, semiconductor, pharmaceutical and chemical process applications. This panel mount unit functions with a manual push level to actuate metered flow to ensure controlled dispensing for manual sampling. Uses include dispensing controlled amounts of media for element verification tests, manual dispensing of deionized water into carboy and other transport containers, and dispensing metered amounts of chemicals to blend and balance process chemistries.

Pneumatic Diaphragm Valves

iPolymer Miniature Pneumatic Diaphragm Valves offer precision performance under extreme conditions. Options include 2- and 3-way valves with four body configurations and three valve seat sealing methods. The flow path is virgin PTFE for excellent chemical resistance and high-purity integrity.

iPolymer Teflon Pneumatic Valves

Our iPolymer PTFE Pneumatic Valve line features an all-PTFE wetted surface design ideally suited for harsh chemical and corrosive media and environments, as well as clean room and deionized water applications. The pneumatic actuator housing is designed into the main valve body for use within wet bench and extreme pH applications, such as:

• acid parts cleaning
• chemical delivery
• chemical neutralization
• deionized water rinse
• phosphoric acid nitride removal
• potassium hydroxide etching
• sulfuric peroxide stripping
• wafer etching

At iPolymer, we pride ourselves on supplying the best chemical-resistant valves available. We offer a great selection in addition to a highly knowledgeable staff who can help you find exactly what you need. Give us a call at 435.783.6040 or request a free quote.

Utilized across a wide array of industries, such as: water, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, chemical, and more, chemical process systems are an essential part of transferring fluid media across various stages of manufacturing. Within the chemical process systems, there are specialized PTFE Check Valves which work to help direct flow control. PTFE Check Valves are used to ensure free flow in one direction and checked (no flow) in the opposite direction. iPolymer is your global source for advanced high purity fluid handling products, including PTFE Check Valves. Our high purity check valves are offered in a wide range of sizes and options.

Selecting the proper PTFE Check Valve for a high purity chemical application requires considerations of the valve size, materials, and cracking pressure. The most common material we used for high purity applications is PTFE. Given PTFE’s great resistance to corrosion, excellent temperature resilience, and inert behavior during fluid/gas transfer, it stands out among other polymers in the high purity arena.

Spring energized check valves can be oriented both vertically and horizontally. The internal spring ensure the check valve’s poppet will reengage and seal once cracked open for directional flow. Whereas ball check valves without springs, should be oriented vertically with direction flow upward against gravity. Gravity and the fluid column act as the spring and ensure the ball closes off the flow path.

iPolymer offers a wide range of PTFE Check Valve configurations. Custom orifice sizes, port sizes, end connection designs, and cracking pressures are all features to discuss. Our valves are commonly found as backflow preventers in clean processes where directional flow control is a must. We offer two configurations for our internal control springs, depending on the cracking pressure. For lower cracking pressures applications, at a nominal 3 to 5 psi, we utilize an internal spring manufactured from virgin PTFE. For higher cracking pressure applications, our check valves are constructed with a Teflon-Coated Stainless Steel, Carpenter-20, Inconel, or Hastelloy springs. The metallic spring selection is dependent on the chemical media and application parameters. iPolymer PTFE Check Valves are available from 1/8” to 1” and with a variety of common end connections.

At iPolymer, it is our goal to provide an exceptional selection of engineering high purity fluid handling products, including our PTFE Check Valves. Our staff will work with you to understand your unique application and will help to select the proper valve solution. Interested in learning more? Give us a call at 435.783.6040, request a free quote, or browse our various check valves today!