Thermoplastic Metal-Replacement Valve Set (Butterfly, Diaphragm, Gate, Wafer Check) for Printing
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Request a Spec Review →Yes. LibertyCES has documented Thermoplastic Metal-Replacement Valve Set (Butterfly, Diaphragm, Gate, Wafer Check) in Printing applications, including Asahi/America Type-57 LIS butterfly, Type-55 IS butterfly and Type-14 Flanged Diaphragm Valve. The right model depends on the fluid, concentration, temperature, flow and duty cycle, so send James your process data for a free spec review before final selection.
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Real Specifications
| Spec | Value | Source document |
|---|---|---|
| Type-14 diaphragm valve pressure/temp | 150 psi @ 70°F (elastomeric and PTFE diaphragms), 1/2"-4" | Asahi/America — Thermoplastic Valves: Direct Replacement for Metal Valves |
| Type-14 diaphragm construction | 3-layer EPDM/PVDF/PTFE diaphragm; PVDF gas barrier standard on all PTFE-diaphragm valves to protect the EPDM backing layer from gas permeation | Asahi/America — Thermoplastic Valves: Direct Replacement for Metal Valves |
| Wafer Check Valve pressure & temp limit | 150 psi (3"-8"), 85 psi (10"-12"), max 120°F | Asahi/America — Thermoplastic Valves: Direct Replacement for Metal Valves |
| Type P Gate Valve pressure by size | 150 psi @ 70°F (1-1/2"-8"); 110 psi (10"); 75 psi (12"-14") | Asahi/America — Thermoplastic Valves: Direct Replacement for Metal Valves |
Printing is one of the named industries for this exact 5-family set, and press-wash solvents plus fountain-solution acids are the real chemistry behind it — the Type-14's bubble-tight weir seal even with pigment/ink solids, and its PVDF gas barrier against solvent-vapor permeation, are the actual reasons this family fits a pressroom, not just its drop-in flange spacing.
Every claim on this page traces to real, vendor-published documentation on file with LibertyCES. Confirm current specifications with the manufacturer before final specification.
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How is Thermoplastic Metal-Replacement Valve Set (Butterfly, Diaphragm, Gate, Wafer Check) used in Printing?
LibertyCES has documented Thermoplastic Metal-Replacement Valve Set (Butterfly, Diaphragm, Gate, Wafer Check) specified in Printing applications.
Which Thermoplastic Metal-Replacement Valve Set (Butterfly, Diaphragm, Gate, Wafer Check) models are specified for Printing?
Documented models include Asahi/America Type-57 LIS butterfly, Type-55 IS butterfly, Type-14 Flanged Diaphragm Valve, Type P Gate Valve, Wafer Check Valve. Confirm current specifications with the manufacturer before final selection.
What does LibertyCES need to size Thermoplastic Metal-Replacement Valve Set (Butterfly, Diaphragm, Gate, Wafer Check) for a Printing application?
The fluid and its concentration, operating temperature, flow or volume, pressure and suction conditions, duty cycle, and the existing equipment it replaces or connects to. James reviews it for free.
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Reviewed by James Riggins, 30+ years specifying water and chemical process equipment · Updated