Valves - tank valves

Tangential valves

Overview

ASEPCO Weirless Radial diaphragm™ Tangential valve

Designed specifically to meet the stringent requirements of the bioprocessing industry Weirless Radial diaphragm tank valves offer solutions to the most challenging applications. It is easy to weld our valves truly flush to the bottom of your tank with our heavy‑duty, thick weld flange. There are no gaskets, bolts or seams.

Features and benefits

  • Patented radial diaphragm, eliminates entrapment for easy cleaning
  • Off-center outlet for full drainability when installed on the slope of a vessel head
  • Simple Tri-Clamp assembly makes maintenance 80 % faster
  • Easy to clean and eliminates pooling in the tank
  • Valve sizes: 0.5", 1.0", 1.5", 2.0", 2.5", 3.0", 4.0"

Technical summary

Outlet connectionsHygienic clamp, Tube end 
Max. operating pressure17 bar
Max. operating pressure250 psi
Compatible actuatorsCompact pneumatic, Fail closed, Fail open, Manual 
Compatible diaphragmsEPDM, Silicone, Silicone plus, Viton 
Surface finish optionsElectropolished, Max 10 micro-inch Ra (0.25 µm Ra), Max 15 micro-inch Ra (0.375 µm Ra), Max 20 micro-inch Ra (0.5 µm Ra) 
Certification and complianceISO 9001 
StandardsASME BPE, CE-PED 

Technical Summary table lists features available within the range. See ‘Technical specifications’ tab for model specific information.

Performance

Performance

Tangential valve flow rates
Size Cv at 0.07 bar (1 psi)
inches LPM USGPM
1.00 59.8 15.8
1.50 (True) 180 48
1.50 212 56
2.00 272 72
2.50 340 90
3.00 643 170

Specifications

Technical specifications

Tangential valves
Flow rate59.8 - 643 l/m
Flow rate15.8 - 170 USGPM
Sizes1.0", 1.5", 2.0", 2.5", 3.0" 
Outlet connectionsHygienic clamp, Tube end 
Max. operating pressure17 bar
Max. operating pressure250 psi
Operating temperature range -51 to 177 °C
Operating temperature range -60 to 350 °F
Compatible actuatorsCompact pneumatic, Fail closed, Fail open, Manual 
Compatible diaphragmsEPDM, Silicone, Silicone plus, Viton 
Surface finish optionsElectropolished, Max 10 micro-inch Ra (0.25 µm Ra), Max 15 micro-inch Ra (0.375 µm Ra), Max 20 micro-inch Ra (0.5 µm Ra) 
Certification and complianceISO 9001 
StandardsASME BPE, CE-PED 
Weight1.63 - 17.5 kg
Weight3.6 - 38.59 lbs
Temperature range depends on diaphragm material.

Tangential valves dimensions

TR/TLXX-100-X: Flush-mounted Tangential valve
Size B B C - with Pneumatic Actuator C - with Manual Actu-ator D
inches mm in mm in mm in mm in mm in
1.00 111 4.37 52 2.04 173 6.82 134 5.26 76 2.98
1.50 (True) 132 5.19 66 2.60 189 7.42 144 5.65 66 2.60
1.50 152 6.00 83 3.25 213 8.40 193 7.59 120 4.71
2.00 171 6.72 82 3.22 213 8.40 193 7.59 120 4.71
2.50 192 7.54 102 4.00 274 10.77 214 8.43 125 4.91
3.00 171 6.75 101 3.97 274 10.77 214 8.42 125 4.91

Weights

Weights
Size Valve Body Total Weight with Manual Actuator Total Weight with Pneumatic Actuator
inches kg lb kg lb kg lb
1.00 1.63 3.60 3.5 7.80 3.92 8.65
1.50 (True) 2.15 4.75 3.78 8.35 4.44 9.80
1.50 4.76 10.50 7.73 17.05 8.55 18.85
2.00 7.43 16.38 10 22.93 11.22 24.73
2.50 17.50 38.59 21 45.59 28.28 62.34
3.00 17.50 38.59 21 45.58 28.27 62.33

Materials of construction

MaterialHastelloy C22, Stainless steel 316L, Stainless steel AL-6XN

Literature

Brochures

  1. ASEPCO weirless radial diaphragm valves (US).pdf
    PDF - 605.5kb

Datasheet

  1. Tangential Valves datasheet (US).pdf
    PDF - 411.5kb

Manuals

  1. Tank valve manual (EN).pdf
    PDF - 2.4mb

Actuators

Actuators

The AKS actuator series** for tank valves is a durable, easy to maintain actuator made of a plastic housing and stainless steel diaphragm interface. The resulting actuator is a hygienic design which is GMP-compliant.

Our tank valve actuators are also available in the AJS actuator series an all stainless steel actuator providing all the same performance, but in a heavy-duty package.

Both versions offer manual and pneumatic options, are provided with laser-etched serial numbers for traceability, and carry a market-leading three year warranty. It is straightforward to add automation to the pneumatic versions by mounting switches or controllers from any manufacturer.

Work with all manufacturers linear switches and controllers (i.e. Westlock, Stonel, Burkert, etc.)

**AKS actuator series only available on 0.5" to 1.5" sizes

Diaphragms

Diaphragms

Multiple materials cope with virtually every temperature, pressure and chemical challenge in the food and biopharm industries.

Materials include:

  • Silicone
  • EPDM
  • Silicone plus
  • EPDM plus
  • Viton A
  • Viton A (steam resistant)
  • Viton GF
  • PTFE

All diaphragms are laser-etched with cure dates and batch numbers, ensuring that they are completely traceable.

Order Information

Product codes

Tangential valves product codes

Model Code Part Description
TL10-100-1 Radial valve, 1” Flush Tank, Tangential Left EN 1.4435 body/EN1.4404 fittings, Fits 0.375” thick or less head, 1” 45̊ clamp-end outlet, Flush diaphragm, 20 micro‑inch Ra surface finish, electropolished and passivated, includes body/actuator clamp
TL17-100-1 Radial valve, 1.5” Flush Tank, Tangential Left EN 1.4435 body/EN1.4404 fittings, Fits 0.375” thick or less head, 1.5” 45̊ clamp-end outlet, Flush diaphragm, 20 micro‑inch Ra surface finish, electropolished and passivated, includes body/actuator clamp
TL20-100-1 Radial valve, 2” Flush Tank, Tangential Left EN 1.4435 body/EN1.4404 fittings, Fits 0.375” thick or less head, 2” 45̊ clamp-end outlet, Flush diaphragm, 20 micro‑inch Ra surface finish, electropolished and passivated, includes body/actuator clamp
TL30-100-1 Radial valve, 3” Flush Tank Tangential Left EN 1.4435 body/EN1.4404 fittings, Fits 0.375” thick or less head, 3” 45̊ clamp-end outlet, Flush diaphragm, 20 micro‑inch Ra surface finish, electropolished and passivated, includes body/actuator clamp
TR10-100-1 Radial valve, 1” Flush Tank, Tangential Right EN 1.4435 body/EN1.4404 fittings, Fits 0.375” thick or less head, 1” 45̊ clamp-end outlet, Flush diaphragm, 20 micro‑inch Ra surface finish, electropolished and passivated, includes body/actuator clamp
TR15-100-1 Radial valve, 1.5” Flush Tank, Tangential Right EN 1.4435 body/EN1.4404 fittings, Fits 0.375” thick or less head, 1.5” 45̊ clamp-end outlet, Flush diaphragm, 20 micro‑inch Ra surface finish, electropolished and passivated, includes body/actuator clamp
TR20-100-1 Radial valve, 2” Flush Tank, Tangential Right EN 1.4435 body/EN1.4404 fittings, Fits 0.375” thick or less head, 2” 45̊ clamp-end outlet, Flush diaphragm, 20 micro‑inch Ra surface finish, electropolished and passivated, includes body/actuator clamp
TR30-100-1 Radial valve, 3” Flush Tank Tangential Right EN 1.4435 body/EN1.4404 fittings, Fits 0.375” thick or less head, 3” 45̊ clamp-end outlet, Flush diaphragm, 20 micro‑inch Ra surface finish, electropolished and passivated, includes body/actuator clamp

Recommended Products

  1. EPDM and EPDM plus diaphragms

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  2. PTFE diaphragms

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    Excellent heat and chemical resistance. Not suitable for use with ketones and esters. Steam resistant version available.

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