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Bulk Gas Diaphragm Valves—LD Series
With flow coefficients up to 13 and a variety of body materials and configurations, Swagelok® LD series bulk gas diaphragm valves can support a wide range of ultrahigh-purity shutoff, bulk-gas distribution, and isolation applications.


Bulk gas diaphragm valves, LD series
Specifications
Working Pressure Temperature
Flow Coefficient
Body Material

Diaphragm Material
End Connections
• Type


• Size


Up to 300 psig (20.6 bar)
–20 to 300° F (–28 to 148°C)
Up to 13
CF3M cast stainless steel, forged and bar stock 316L stainless steel
316L stainless steel

Swagelok tube fitting, male VCR® face seal fitting, female NPT, female ISO, tube extension
1/4 to 1 in.; 12 to 25 mm


More Information
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FeaturesBulk gas diaphragm valve cutaway view
  • No springs or threads in wetted areas enable cleaner operation.
  • Contoured flow passages allow high flow.
  • Tied diaphragm design provides positive stem retraction.
  • Welded diaphragm construction
    • Diaphragms are welded to stem to prevent leakage.
    • Three diaphragms offer optimum combination of strength, flexibility, and cycle life.
    • Design provides all-metal fluid containment.
    • Unique clamp ring design improves cycle life.
  • Unique stem tip design
    • PCTFE stem tip insert promotes leak-tight shutoff.
    • Compensating stem tip helps prevent damage from overtightening.


Cast body LD seriesCast-Body Bulk Gas Valves (1/2 and 1 in. Sizes)
  • Machined wetted surfaces in body are finished to an average of 20 µin. (0.51 µm) Ra.
  • Optional electropolished body exteriors (ELD series) are available.
  • Optional tube extension interiors electropolished to an average of 10 µin. (0.25 µm) Ra.
  • Purge ports are available.

Forged body LD seriesForged-Body Bulk Gas Valves (1/2 in. Size)
  • Design results in compact size, lower internal volume.
  • Wetted surfaces are electropolished to an average of 5 µin. (0.13 µm) Ra.
  • Purge ports are available.

Bar Stock-Body Bulk Gas Distribution and Isolation Valves (1/2 and 1 in. Sizes)

  • Bar stock distribution LD series valvesBar stock LD series isolation valveValve and tubular shapes are combined into one integrated, compact component.
  • Block bodies permit compact layout of bulk gas systems.
  • Wetted surfaces are electropolished to an average of 5 µin. (0.13 µm) Ra.
  • Purge ports are 1/4 in. rotatable male VCR fittings.

Testing

SC-11 Process
Every LD series diaphragm valve processed in accordance with Special Cleaning and Packaging (SC-11) is helium leak tested to a maximum leak rate of 4 × 10–9 std cm3/s.

SC-01 Process
Every LD series diaphragm valve processed in accordance with Swagelok Ultrahigh-Purity Process Specification (SC-01) is helium leak tested to a maximum leak rate of 1 × 10–9 std cm3/s.


Cleaning and Packaging

Cast-Body Bulk Gas Valves
All LD series cast-body diaphragm valves are cleaned and packaged in accordance with Swagelok Special Cleaning and Packaging (SC-11) to ensure compliance with product cleanliness requirements stated in ASTM G93 Level C. Cleaning and packaging in accordance with SC-01 is available as an option for ELD series cast-body valves.

Forged-Body and Bar Stock Bulk Gas Valves
All LD series forged-body and bar stock diaphragm valves are manufactured, cleaned, and packaged in accordance with Swagelok Ultrahigh-Purity Process Specification (SC-01). Cleaning in accordance with SC-11 is available as an option.

Options
Green handles are standard. A variety of other colors are available.
Replacement diaphragm/stem subassembly and gasket kits are available.


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