Commonly utilized in an assortment of applications that rely on compressed air to drive an actuator attached to the valve, Pneumatic PTFE Valves are used in numerous industrial application, including food and beverage production, chemical processing, oil and gas processing, and chemical distribution in semiconductor applications.

The primary function of this type of valve is to block or divert the media flow.  Rather than manually hand turning the valve on or off, or manually diverting the media flow from port A to port B, Pneumatic PTFE Valves are automated.  The client’s control system trigger compressed air to actuate the valve remotely.

iPolymer offers an impressive selection of pneumatic valves, including pneumatic diaphragm valves, chemical resistant pneumatic valves, 2-way pneumatic water valves, Teflon pneumatic valves, pneumatic drain valves, pneumatic quick dump valves, pneumatic dilution drain valves,  

and pneumatic diverter valves. Every valve we produce is designed to meet strict quality and sanitation standards for use in engineered high-purity fluid handling applications.

So, how do these valves work?

There are several different types of pneumatic valves, with almost every version using the same basic principles for actuation.  There are two major subcomponents within all PTFE Pneumatic Valve assemblies: 1) the PTFE Valve and 2) the Pneumatic Actuator.

The variation within the PTFE Valve is driven by the application.  Clients work with iPolymer Application Engineering daily to identify standard catalog and custom solutions for their applications.  PTFE Valve body design considerations include; 2-Way, 3-Way, or manifolded multi-way; flare, compression tube, or NPT ports; diaphragm, bellows, or plug style orifice sealing; and other design features to optimize for the application at hand.

The Pneumatic Actuator is a simple addition to the top of the valve body.  Rather than configuring for manual (by hand) opening and closing of the valve.  The valve is remotely actuated with a special air cylinder.  The air cylinders (“Pneumatic Actuators”) are configured to drive in a linear or rotational fashion depending on the actuation needs of the attached valve.

iPolymer is highly-regarded as one of the best worldwide suppliers of high-purity fluid handling equipment. We routinely engineer stock and custom pneumatic valves, for customers involved in high-stakes industries like chemical processes and life sciences. Want to learn more about our impressive selection and services? Give us a call at 435.783.6040 or request a free quote.