7 great advantages of using thermoplastic valves.

Just like metal valves, thermoplastic valves have many advantages that are worth mentioning. As a valve distributor, PRODIM Industrial Valves & Automation considers informing the customer about the advantages of various options, such as thermoplastic valves, very important. So let’s take a closer look at the more important benefits of plastic valves:

1. Thermoplastic valves resist the worst corrosion, internal and external.

The main quality of thermoplastic valves is their excellent resistance to corrosion. They have a much superior resistance than metals, including stainless steels, when it comes to solvents, acid-base reactions or redox. Some examples of chemical products that are classically used in SAFI Valves are sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, hydrofluoric acid, sodium hydroxide and sodium hypochloride or bleach.

When the environment you have to place the valves in is really harsh, a thermoplastic valve can be a good alternative to something like a titanium, a Hastelloy or a lined valve.

In seawater for example, a plastic butterfly valve will last longer and will be subject to less corrosion.

Corrosion of a metal valve - image by SAFI.

2. Thermoplastic Valves have great economic benefits.

Plastic valves are much cheaper than metal alloy or coated metal valves. This way costs can be reduced in a very significant way, making sure you can go further with your budget. Below is a graph for comparison.

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3. Thermoplastic valves have a high chemical and abrasive resistance.

Thermoplastic materials used in valves have a better resistance to abrasion than metal valves. PVDF for example has a 5 to 10 times greater resistance than that of SS 304 and is 100 times superior to PTFE. SAFI valves are extremely mechanically resistant. This is a huge benefit in terms of valve durability.

4. Thermoplastic valves are light weight.

Metal valves are at least 5 times heavier than thermoplastic valves for the same DN. Thermoplastic valves being light weight is a great benefit concerning transport, storage and installation and it reduces logistic costs and accident risks. The light weight feature is also critical in some applications, such as use in boats.

5. Easy maintenance.

Another great advantage of thermoplastic valves is that they are easy to maintain. Again, this results in a great economic advantage as you make great savings in terms of maintenance costs.

6. Great durability: thermoplastic valves are long lasting.

Due to their excellent resistance to abrasion and corrosion, thermoplastic valves have a long service life. This property has far-reaching economic benefits in the long run, reduces material and labor costs and scores very well in terms of durability.

7. Ecological benefits.

Due to their excellent durability, thermoplastic valves have great environmental benefits. Durability is the ability to last a long time without significant deterioration. A durable material helps the environment by conserving resources and reducing wastes and the environmental impacts of repair and replacement. Nowadays, the importance of this feature is indispensable and taking this into account says a lot about your company's intentions to respect the environment.

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Our recommendation: SAFI thermoplastic valves.

From the first design to the finished product, SAFI Valves controls all stages of the conception and development process of its valves. All stages of production are done internally: from injection of plastic parts, to the machining of components, assembly and a tightness test on all of their valves.

This makes them a unique plastic valve producer with a quality that is hard to match! Watch their company video to see what a typical day at their french site looks like.

As the European leader rich in experience, SAFI offers you the most important range of products and solutions to solve your corrosion problems. Convinced of the excellent quality, PRODIM Industrial Valves & Automation has been a dedicated SAFI Valves distributor in Belgium and the Netherlands for more than 40 years!

Thinking about replacing your metal valves by thermoplastic valves?

Would you like to discover what the use of thermoplastic valves by SAFI can mean for your business? Then be sure to contact us! The best way to select a valve is always to consider the environment and usage. You can count on us for expert advice, based on years of expertise in order to find the appropriate valve for your application.

PRODIM Industrial Valves & Automation is your specialist in industrial valves and automation located in Belgium.

Find out more about our SAFI range of plastic valves here.

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