Science Probe Butterfly Valve:

Soluzioni Compatte per Isolamento e Controllo Flusso Vacuum

Le butterfly valve di Science Probe rappresentano una soluzione versatile per isolamento pumping systems e controllo precision del flusso gas in sistemi vacuum. Progettate specificamente per operazioni quarter-turn veloci e reliable throttling, queste valvole offrono design compatto, peso ridotto e excellent conductance per medium-vacuum applications.

Inoltre, Science Probe combina tecnologia butterfly proven con engineering precision per maximum performance in vacuum system integration.

Tecnologia Butterfly Avanzata

Meccanismo Quarter-Turn

Le butterfly valve utilizzano disco rotante centrale (butterfly) montato su shaft che ruota 90 gradi per passare da fully open a completely closed position. Di conseguenza, offrono rapid actuation con minimal torque requirements e excellent flow control characteristics quando fully open.

Caratteristiche operative:

• Quarter-turn operation per fast cycle times
• Rotating disc design per compact installation
• High conductance quando fully open
• Minimal pressure drop attraverso valve body

Design Lightweight

Il sistema prevede:

• Compact valve body per space-constrained applications
• Lightweight construction con reduced support requirements
• Simple mechanism per reliable long-term operation
• Cost-effective solution vs gate valve alternatives

Pertanto, garantiscono efficient vacuum control con installation flexibility.

Applicazioni Vacuum Systems

Pumping System Isolation

Le butterfly valve risultano ideali per:

• Vacuum pump isolation da main chambers
• Foreline control in pumping systems
• Roughing line throttling per controlled evacuation
• System sectioning per maintenance operations

Inoltre, permettono quick isolation senza compromising vacuum integrity in other sections.

Pressure Control Applications

Per controllo precision:

• Downstream pressure regulation con stepper motor control
• Gas flow throttling per process optimization
• Vacuum level maintenance in experimental setups
• Altitude simulation con controlled pressure environments

Vantaggi Butterfly Technology

Operational Efficiency

I benefici includono:

• Fast opening/closing con 270ms closure time
• Precise positioning con 0.1 degree increments
• High reliability per repeated cyclical operations
• Low maintenance requirements per simplified design

Cost-Effective Solution

Science Probe garantisce:

• Lower initial cost vs gate valve alternatives
• Reduced installation complexity e support requirements
• Energy efficient operation con low actuation torque
• Extended service life con robust construction

Di conseguenza, ottimizzano both performance e total cost of ownership.

Configurazioni Available

Actuation Options

Science Probe offre:

• Manual operation con hand lever control
• Pneumatic actuation per remote/automated operation
• Electric motor drive con precision positioning
• Smart electronic control con USB connectivity

Flange Connections

Per diverse applications:

• ISO-KF flanges da KF-16 a KF-50
• Conflat connections per UHV compatibility
• Custom flange configurations per specific requirements
• Multiple orientation options per installation flexibility

Inoltre, standard materials include 304L stainless steel construction con Viton seals.

Sealing Technology

O-Ring Sealing System

Le caratteristiche includono:

• Viton O-ring seals per chemical resistance
• Metal sealing options per higher vacuum levels
• Replaceable seal design per easy maintenance
• Leak rates suitable per high vacuum applications

Construction Materials

Per operational reliability:

• 304L stainless steel valve body e butterfly disc
• Corrosion resistant materials per chemical compatibility
• Precision machined surfaces per consistent sealing
• High-quality bearings per smooth operation

Pertanto, assicurano leak-tight performance con long service life.

Settori di Eccellenza

Industrial Vacuum

Per applications industriali:

• Vacuum furnaces per heat treatment operations
• Freeze drying systems per pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Vacuum packaging equipment per food industry
• Material handling con pneumatic conveying

Research e Development

Per applications scientifiche:

• Physics experiments con controlled vacuum environments
• Materials science research con precise pressure control
• Analytical instrumentation per sample preparation
• Educational laboratories per vacuum technology training

Control e Automation

Smart Electronic Features

Le capabilities advanced includono:

• USB serial communication per computer control
• Precision angle control con digital positioning
• Remote operation capabilities per automated systems
• Status monitoring con position feedback

Integration Benefits

Per system compatibility:

• Standard communication protocols per PLC integration
• Modular design per easy system expansion
• Flexible mounting options per diverse installations
• Multi-valve coordination per complex sequences

Inoltre, firmware updates mantengono compatibility con evolving control systems.

Limitazioni e Considerations

Application Suitability

Le butterfly valve sono appropriate per:

• Medium vacuum applications (10⁻³ to 10⁻⁶ Torr range)
• Low to moderate differential pressures
• Non-critical particle generation environments
• Cost-sensitive applications requiring good performance

Alternative Solutions

Per requirements specifici:

• Ultra-high vacuum: considerare gate valve alternatives
• High differential pressure: gate valve più suitable
• Critical particle control: specialized valve designs
• Corrosive environments: material upgrades necessari

Conclusioni

Le butterfly valve di Science Probe rappresentano la soluzione optimal per vacuum applications dove compact design, fast operation e cost-effectiveness sono priorità. Grazie al quarter-turn operation e lightweight construction, queste valvole garantiscono reliable performance per pumping system isolation, pressure control e vacuum system automation.

L’investimento in Science Probe assicura proven butterfly technology per efficient vacuum operations e system integration success.