Gemü, a global market leader in the valves, measurement and control systems sector for sterile applications, has developed a new valve product as part of a new product generation. The Gemü D41 diaphragm valve features EasyLock technology. This enables maintenance in seconds, reduces complexity and makes handling diaphragm valves significantly easier. The company says it is thereby reshaping the future of valve designs.
The pneumatically operated Gemü D41 diaphragm valve is designed for use in aseptic manufacturing sectors. The sealing concept of the valve is based on the newly developed Gemü diaphragm, which also hermetically separates the actuator from the working medium. Gemü D41 with EasyLock technology is installed entirely without loose components via a central gearbox.
The new generation valve is easy to handle, safe to use and effective in its process. EasyLock technology offers not only more reliable installation, but also an even compression of the diaphragm. The actuator is fixed to the body via a bayonet fitting and then centrally tensioned via a gearbox entirely without any loose components using an outer hexagon. This makes actuator mounting and disassembly, commissioning and diaphragm replacement significantly simpler and quicker.
Furthermore, the diaphragm with bayonet pin facilitates diaphragm replacement, while the new diaphragm technology offers greater safety and precision in plants. Due to the new seal system with fixed chambering, the natural setting behaviour of the diaphragm is controlled so that it is no longer necessary to retighten the diaphragm. The optimised rolling behaviour of the diaphragm provides better controllability and ensures low stress on the diaphragm, meaning that maintenance intervals can be optimised for specific applications. The new body design not only saves weight but also ensures a high flow and homogeneous flow characteristics. This enables the Gemü D41, as well as the Gemü D40 diaphragm valve already announced, to achieve up to 100% higher Kv values.
The Gemü D41 diaphragm valve with EasyLock technology is a highlight of the new product generation from Gemü.
New product generation
With the launch of a newly developed, innovative product generation, Gemü is taking a ‘Leap’ into the future. The acronym ‘Leap is formed from the words: lean, effective, agile and platformised. These concepts embody both progressive products in a modular design and innovative production methods.
The pioneering products of the Gemü Leap product generation not only include the Gemü D41, but also three further valves and two automation components:
- Gemü D40 – the high-performance, pneumatic diaphragm valve
- Gemü S40 – the pneumatic globe valve with angle seat and straight seat designs
- Gemü P40 – the efficient tank bottom valve with PD technology
- Gemü 12A0 – the intelligent electrical position indicator
- Gemü 44A0 – the multi-functional combi switchbox
The new valves have actuator modules on a uniform platform architecture to enable flexible adaptation to different requirements. The Gemü 12A0 electrical position indicator features modern communication interfaces and an integrated sensor system. With the Gemü 44A0 combi switchbox, depending on the set device functions, the connected process valves can be controlled conventionally open/closed (combi switchbox) or the valve position can be precisely controlled (positioner). Gemü D41 with EasyLock technology.
