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Cast Iron Nickel Disc
This butterfly valve is a wafer-type valve with a cast iron body, nickel steel disc and EPDM seat. It regulates or isolate flow in pipe systems. Media can flow in either direction (bi-directional).
Key Features
- Body: SG Iron 420/12
- Seat: EPDM
- Disc: Nickel Plated
- Spindle: Stainless Steel (416SS)
- O – Ring: NBR
- Bushing: PTFE
- Handle or Gearbox: Steel
Pressure
- Max Pressure: 16bar
- Temp Range: -10C to +120C
- NB : As temp rises, max pressure reduces
Description
A Cast Iron Nickel Disc is a type of disc-shaped valve component made from cast iron with a nickel content, typically used in industrial valves, particularly in severe service applications. The primary function of a Cast Iron Nickel Disc is to control the flow of fluids, such as liquids, gases, or slurries, by opening, closing, or regulating the valve. The disc acts as a barrier between the valve’s inlet and outlet ports.
Characteristics
1. High strength and durability: Cast Iron Nickel Discs possess excellent mechanical properties, including high strength, toughness, and resistance to wear and corrosion.
2. Corrosion resistance: The nickel content in the cast iron provides improved corrosion resistance, particularly in acidic or alkaline environments.
3. Low friction: The smooth surface finish of the disc reduces friction, allowing for smooth valve operation and minimizing wear on other valve components.
4. High temperature resistance: Cast Iron Nickel Discs can withstand high temperatures, making them suitable for applications in power plants, chemical processing, and other industries.
Applications
1. Industrial valves: Cast Iron Nickel Discs are commonly used in industrial valves, such as gate valves, globe valves, and check valves.
2. Severe service applications: The high strength, corrosion resistance, and low friction characteristics of Cast Iron Nickel Discs make them suitable for severe service applications, including high-pressure, high-temperature, and corrosive environments.
3. Power plants: Cast Iron Nickel Discs are used in power plants for controlling steam flow, cooling water, and other critical applications.
4. Chemical processing: The corrosion resistance of Cast Iron Nickel Discs makes them suitable for use in chemical processing plants, where they are exposed to aggressive chemicals.
Types
1. Solid Cast Iron Nickel Disc: A single-piece disc made from cast iron with a nickel content.
2. Segmented Cast Iron Nickel Disc: A disc composed of multiple segments, each made from cast iron with a nickel content.
3. Coated Cast Iron Nickel Disc: A cast iron nickel disc with a protective coating, such as a ceramic or polymer coating, to enhance corrosion resistance.
4. Custom-designed Cast Iron Nickel Disc: A disc designed and manufactured to meet specific application requirements, including custom sizes, shapes, and materials.