Saunders

A valve package for corrosive and abrasive applications

Saunders full bore diaphragm valves have been developed to satisfy market demand for a valve to handle sludges, slurries and give flow performance with minimum turbulence, while giving 100% leak tight closure.

A valve package for corrosive and abrasive applications

A valve with the ability to handle hundreds of fluids with great success due to the availability of a wide range of diaphragms and a wide range of body lining materials.

A unique design, sealed from the service ad proofed against corrosion and erosion in hostile environments

A Type

A low maintenance product with field replaceable heavy-duty diaphragm

The Saunders A Type valve has been developed to handle more fluids and gasses than any other valve. With a wide choice of materials, methods of operation and body end connections, the Saunders pocketless A type diaphragm valves meet the needs of most industrial applications. Extended life, reliability, safety and ease of use, combined with an essentially simple design, result in low maintenance for minimum running costs.

Key Features

  • Pocketless design for contamination free performance and smooth flow characteristics
  • Valve usable in any position and is self-draining at a horizontal plane 15° angle
  • Immediate indication of open\close position.
  • Leak tight by design
  • Low open and close torques
  • Bonnet assembly lubricated for long life
  • Three part design: Bonnet, diaphragm and body means the diaphragm is replaced with the body in the pipeline
  • Padlocking to prevent expensive interference

KB Type

A low maintenance product with field replaceable heavy-duty diaphragms

With a wide choice of materials, methods of operation and body end connections, the Saunders straight through KB type diaphragm valves meet the needs of most industrial applications. Extended life, reliability, safety and ease of use, combined with essential simple design, result in low maintenance for minimum running costs. The Saunders KB Type diaphragm valves (DN15-DN350) positively benefit your bank balance with a unique range of features

Key Features

  • Straight through body, high flow, low pressure drop
  • Low maintenance
  • Rising handwheel indicator (optional)
  • Immediate indication of open/close position
  • Leak tight by design
  • Flexible closure een with solids present
  • Only body and diaphragm are in contact with the media
  • Specially developed linings and diaphragms available
  • Indicator sleeve (lubrication reservoir)
  • Rolled thread spindle
  • More compact than the previous model
  • Better resistance to corrosion / abrasion due to sealed bonnet
  • Weighs less for easy handling
  • Space saver for difficult installations
  • Lower open and closing torques